Hi all,
It’s time again for our monthly club meeting! Please join us virtually through Zoom at 7PM this Friday, May 14th. Our guest speaker this month is Kelly Beatty from the International Dark-Sky Association with a presentation on a topic that is sadly too familiar to many astronomers — the vanishing dark skies that are caused by light pollution:
Darkness in Distress – presented by Kelly Beatty
Light pollution, simply put, is any unnecessary or excessive outdoor illumination. Sadly, it’s become a pervasive and ugly consequence of modern 24/7 society. Light pollution robs us of the night sky’s beauty, negatively affects the ecosystem, and creates an in-your-face waste of energy. But a new mindset and new technology are poised to slow — and perhaps reverse — this bane of modern life. Come learn how you can safely light up your home, business, and community without wasting energy, disturbing your neighbors, or creating an unhealthy environment for humans and wildlife.
Kelly Beatty has been explaining the science and wonder of astronomy to the public since 1974. An award-winning writer and communicator, he is a Senior Editor for Cambridge-based Sky & Telescope magazine. Beatty enjoys sharing his passion for astronomy with a wide spectrum of audiences, from children to professional astronomers, and you’ll occasionally hear his interviews and guest commentaries on National Public Radio and The Weather Channel. He served for a decade on the Board of Directors for the International Dark-Sky Association.
The Zoom invitation went out yesterday, so please check your BAA email, and notify Mike Humphrey if you don’t see it. You can also access the invite if you log into the members-only forum and check the Recent Posts section. Here are instructions on how to join a Zoom meeting as well: https://www.buffaloastronomy.com/may-2020-online-general-meeting/ See you then!
–Emilyann