Interactive storytelling session April 25, 7:30 p.m. & 8:00 p.m. at Grand Circus Park, Detroit. One of many STEM-themed activations in DDP parks and public spaces, in coordination with the FIRST Robotics Championship.
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Pure Michigan commercial features Dark Skies
The Free Press reports that Pure Michigan is launching a 30-second commercial on “Dark Skies” featuring the aurora. It will play in movie theaters for about 6 weeks.
UM study: ALAN disorients migrating birds
UM biology professor Ben Winger finds that artificial light at night (ALAN) disorients migrating birds, causing more fatal collisions with buildings. See UM press release and video: news.umich.edu/fatal-chirps-nocturnal-flight-calls-increase-building-collisions-among-migrating-birds
Moon Towers: Detroit’s First Light Pollution
Detroit’s first public electric lighting consisted of “moon towers.” Light pollution from the get-go.
https://detroitisit.com/but-first-the-moon-a-tale-of-the-detroit-skyline/
Sky glow affecting Key Biodiversity Areas
A new study shows that more than 2/3 of designated Key Biodiversity Areas in the world are impacted by light pollution, in some cases severely:
https://zslpublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/acv.12480
MiDS at Huron Valley Sierra Club
Sally Oey will present on Dark Skies at the Huron Valley Sierra Club on January 15, 7:30 PM at Matthei Botanical Gardens.
Duluth Dark Skies video
Our fellow Great Lakes city, Duluth, MN, has an active dark skies movement. They’ve produced a beautiful 20-min. video: https://citylightsstarrynights.com
MiDS at Ignite A2
Gillen Brown will present on light pollution at Ignite Ann Arbor: Friday, Nov 2 at 7 PM, Ann Arbor District Library downtown. Great 5-minute refresher course!
Fake moons: the ultimate light pollution?
China is exploring using artificial satellites for street lighting.
Citizen science and light pollution
Citizen science offers a powerful tool for monitoring light pollution. Chapter 24 of the new book, Citizen Science: Innovation, Open Science, Society, and Policy by Hecker et al. reviews the various citizen science projects addressing light pollution. Lots of other interesting applications in this free download, too.