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Light pollution around Tonantzintla Observatory
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posted on 2023-06-08, 10:19 authored by Jose A Vazquez Mata, Héctor M Hernández-Toledo, Luis A Martínez-Vázquez, Pani-Cielo AtanacioBeing close to the cities of Puebla to east and Cholula to the north, both having potential for large growth, the National Astronomical Observatory in Tonantzintla (OAN-Tonantzintla) faces the danger of deteriorating its sky conditions even more. In order to maintain competitiveness for education and scientific programs, it is important to preserve the sky brightness conditions. through: 1) our awareness of the night sky characteristics in continuous monitoring campaigns, doing more measurements over the next years to monitor changes and 2) encouraging local authorities about the need to regulate public lighting at the same time, showing them the benefits of such initiatives when well planed and correctly implemented.
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Proceedings of the International Astronomical UnionISSN
1743-9213Publisher
Cambridge University PressExternal DOI
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5Volume
2009Article number
E38Event name
The Role of Astronomy in Society and Culture, Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union, IAU SymposiumEvent type
conferenceDepartment affiliated with
- Physics and Astronomy Publications
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2012-02-20Usage metrics
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