Posts Tagged ‘Light Pollution’
ASRC’s 30th Anniversary
June 24th, 2011 | Author: Herb
June 21st 2011 marked the 30th anniversary of the formation of the Astronomical Society of Rowan County(ASRC). The stars may be dimmer now due to light pollution, but the interest in all things spacey remains quite high. This is especially true among our students. And this is where the ASRC really shines, by offering those young inquiring minds, their parents, and even their grandparents a chance to see the stars, planets, nebula and galaxies close up through real telescopes.
Cheers to the ASRC and their efforts at sharing the unsurpassed beauty of the cosmos with anyone wishing to see and learn more about the natural universe they are apart of. Their telescopes have opened the cosmic window for countless people throughout the years. Let’s hope the local light pollution problem will be addressed in a satisfactory manner so the next 30 years will be even more rewarding.
ASRC featured on front page of the Salisbury Post
February 5th, 2011 | Author: Herb
The Astronomical Society of Rowan County would like to thank James Carli II and the Salisbury Post for featuring the ASRC in a wonderful Front Page story in the Saturday, February 5th 2011 edition of the Salisbury Post!
Astronomy club works on night moves at ‘star parties’
You don’t have to be Carl Sagan or Mr. Spock to appreciate the vastness of outer space. It’s big. Mind-blowingly big. And right here in Rowan County is a group of astronomy enthusiasts who enjoy exploring these vast reaches with zeal rivaling that of any Ivy League scientist or Starfleet officer….Read More
Horsehead Nebula
January 8th, 2010 | Author: Herb
Horsehead Nebula
by Tom Davis
I thought many of you may enjoy the following image taken by Tom Davis from Rowan County NC.
The image covers a pretty wide field in the belt of Orion near the star Alnitak, thats the bright one on the left, and contains most notably the famous Horsehead and Flame Nebula which are about 1500 light years from here. Tom used a TMB100/800 Refractor with a .75x AP focal reducer, and a Astronomik CLS filter to help reduce Light Pollution, he combined all that with a Canon XS DSLR camera to produce this image. (Click Image To Enlarge)
If you would like to see more of Mr. Davis’ work please visit his online photo gallery on Flickr. (Click Here)
AMA on Light Pollution
July 1st, 2009 | Author: Herb
The American Medical Association joins the rest of the world in supporting our global efforts at affecting Light pollution reform for the betterment of mankind.
The AMA Resolution states in part:
“Whereas, Our AMA has long advocated for policies that are scientifically sound and that positively influence public health policy; and”
“Whereas, We in the AMA have an opportunity to influence and promote legislation at both the national and state level on energy savings through a reduction in light pollution; and”
“Whereas, Light pollution is increasingly recognized as a waste of energy and a public safety issue; and…..”
Full PDF version available online at:
www.ama-assn.org (see resolution 516)