Light pollution around Tonantzintla Observatory

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Jun 2011

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2011iaus..260e..38v&link_type=abstract

The Role of Astronomy in Society and Culture, Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union, IAU Symposium, Volume 260, p.

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astronomy

Light Pollution, Observatories, Sky Brightness

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Being 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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