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When: Aug 23, 2021 06:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Astronomy and Modern Society: Preserving our views of the world we live in

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Dave Warner, Director of Educational Outreach and NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador will be giving a virtual talk on Monday, August 23rd from 6-7:30 PM with an introduction to Astronomy and the importance of our dark sky programs to preserving the night sky. This event is sponsored by the Friends of Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument and we'll provide a link for logging in once available. A short Q&A period will follow the presentation. All are welcome to attend.

Description:

This presentation is a brief introduction to Astronomy and the issues of light pollution. Astronomy is a “gateway” science and also one of the oldest sciences known to modern humans. From the earliest recorded times more than 40,000 years ago to modern day, humans have been observing the stars and their patterns overhead. The night sky has been our calendar for religious ceremonies and agriculture, they’ve given us insights into how the smallest particles of matter are formed and have provided a window pane for awe and inspiration that drives poetry and fiction for the ages. But in every story there is a villain and today our nemesis is light pollution. Light pollution is not just a problem for astronomical observing but also has impacts on wildlife, humans and our ability to see the stars. We’ll talk briefly about these effects and what we can do as individuals and communities to preserve our night skies for all to enjoy.