October 2024: Stargazing on the Bomber!

Submit Voicemail!A lot to discuss this month! Host Bill McGeeney is joined by an expert panel featuring the astronomer and artist, Dr. Tyler Nordgren, photographer and Youtuber, Nico Carver, and, thought leader and CEO of Visibility Innovations, Nancy Clanton.See Full Show Notes, Lighting Tips and more at LightPollutionNews.com. Like this episode, share it with a friend!Bill's Picks:Teen Captures Jaw-Dropping Photo of North America Nebula From His Backyard, Lydia Patrick, NewsweekTurning down streetlights at night shown to reduce light pollution and carbon emissions, Victor Petrovic, ABC News (AU)Proposed LED streetlights are too bright, Ann Arbor dark sky proponents argue, Ryan Stanton, Mlive. Researchers want to build 'streetlights' on the moon — and they'd be taller than the Statue of Liberty, Brandon Specktor, Live Science.Perseid meteor shower seen raining over Stonehenge in stunning photo, Li Cohen, CBS NewsSupport the showA hearty thank you to all of our paid supporters out there. You make this show possible.For only the cost of one coffee each month you can help us to continue to grow. That’s $3 a month. If you like what we’re doing, if you think this adds value in any way, why not say thank you by becoming a supporter!Why Support Light Pollution News?Receive quarterly invite to join as live audience member for recordings with special Q&A session post recording with guests.Receive all of the news for that month via a special Supporter monthly mailer.Satisfaction that your support helps further critical discourse on this topic.About Light Pollution News:Ever wonder why migrating birds crash into buildings? Or why you can't sleep at night? What about where you can still see the Milky Way? Light Pollution News explores how our 24/7 lit world affects everything from wildlife and human health to our understanding of the stars, travel, and the future of our cities. Host Bill McGeeney brings on rotating guests to help dig into the latest research, policy activity, and real-world solutions - from how irresponsible lighting degrades our health to the best dark sky destinations for your next trip. Whether you're a birder, conservationist, astrophotographer, or just someone who misses sleeping in darkness, this is the show that connects the dots between your disappear...