StarTalk Radio Exploring Dark Skies
Oct 13, 2023
Astrophysicist Matt O’Dowd, photographer Babak Tafreshi, and national park ranger Bradley Mills join Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice to discuss dark sky efforts, light pollution, and great locations for stargazing in the US. They also explore the impact of light pollution on animals, the fascination with astronomy, and ways to encourage stargazing. Interviewing park ranger Bradley Mills, they learn about Great Bay National Park's extensive astronomy program and the importance of staying current as an amateur astronomer.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Value of Dark Skies
01:39 • 7min
Observing the Night Sky in the Black Rock Desert
08:39 • 10min
The Universe's Impact on Stargazing
18:52 • 5min
From Borrowed Telescope to National Geographic
23:56 • 4min
Life at Night: Animals and Light Pollution
27:37 • 12min
Encouraging Stargazing and Finding Dark Sky Locations
39:33 • 4min
Exploring Great Bay National Park's Extensive Astronomy Program
43:25 • 10min
The Experiences of Amateur Astronomers and the Importance of Staying Current
53:33 • 3min