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Undergraduate Research In Gravitational Waves Astronomy At Marshall University, Maria Babiuc-Hamilton
Undergraduate Research In Gravitational Waves Astronomy At Marshall University, Maria Babiuc-Hamilton
Maria C. Babiuc-Hamilton
This is a presentation of undergraduate student research into gravitational waves at Marshall University.
Mapping Light Pollution At Utah State University, Rachel K. Nydegger, Shane L. Larson Ph.D.
Mapping Light Pollution At Utah State University, Rachel K. Nydegger, Shane L. Larson Ph.D.
Rachel Nydegger Rozum
One of the beauties of modern civilization is seeing the city lighting at night. It provides a feeling of security and is indicative of the power and endeavors of humanity, but over-lighting is a form of pollution. Many outdoor light fixtures spread light in all directions, sending a majority of the light into the sky, away from where we want the light to be on the ground. This light spreading upward is not only wasted light, but it is wasted energy and money, destroys our ability to view the night sky, and has profound effects on nocturnal creatures. The direct …