Globe at Night Citizen Science Campaign

[Rob Glassey]

From RASNZ:

They are specifically interested in many observations from all over major cities like Christchurch, including the most light polluted spots!

It easy! Just use the on-line app (no download) to choose the chart that looks most like what you see (in terms of the number of stars you can see).

 

Globe at Night Citizen Science Campaign

12 – 21 February, 9 – 18 June

Facebook event: Friday 17th Feb – https://www.facebook.com/RASNZ/

Join the Globe at Night campaign and help us map the impact of light pollution in New
Zealand which will helps us understand and manage the issue of light pollution both in
New Zealand and globally.

All you need is a smart phone (tablet or computer) to measure and submit night sky
brightness observations from wherever you are. Readings from locations experiencing
light pollution are particularly encouraged.

Your contribution plays an important role in the fight against light pollution providing
scientists with much larger and more diverse data sets that might have otherwise been
unachievable.

For New Zealand, we’d like to focus on February (12th-21 st using the Orion constellation)
and June (9 th – 18 th using the Southern Cross constellation).
How to Participate:

• During the campaign dates, go outside on a clear night more than an hour
  after sunset and let your eyes adjust to the dark (at least 10 minutes).
• Find the constellation you are reporting on – Orion and Southern Cross are the
  two best known and easy to identify constellations in New Zealand. Many
  smartphone apps or programs can help you locate it if you are unsure where it
  is.
• The 3-minute video below will show you how to go to the Globe at Night
  report page (making sure you are in nighttime mode), choose the star chart
  that most closely matches what you see in the sky, Select the amount of cloud
  cover at the time of your observation and submit your data.

https://vimeo.com/user154165690/gan-rasnz

Password: GAN

 

Facebook Live event – 17 February 2023

Join us on Facebook live for an event featuring the Globe at Night Citizen Science Program.
We will show you how to observe and record light pollution levels in your area. Not only will
you learn about the impact of light pollution on our environment, but you’ll also have the
opportunity to contribute to vital scientific research. Mark your calendars and tune in to our
Facebook page on Friday 17th February (raincheck date 19th February) for our first live
Citizen Science event. See you there!

• Why we collect this data
  Another 3-minute video explains why we collect this data and how valuable your
  contribution is.

https://vimeo.com/user154165690/whycollectdata

Password: GAN

 

RASNZ Contacts:

Emily Barraclough: emjbarraclough@gmail.com
Antony Gomez: antony.gomez61@gmail.com
Steve Butler: urbanstarssb@xtra.co.nz
Globe at Night: https://www.globeatnight.org/
More detailed instructions: https://www.globeatnight.org/6-steps.php

 

• This topic was modified 3 years, 1 month ago by Rob Glassey.
• This topic was modified 3 years, 1 month ago by Rob Glassey.

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