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Mapping Light Pollution At Utah State University, Rachel Nydegger, Shane L. Larson Jan 2013

Mapping Light Pollution At Utah State University, Rachel Nydegger, Shane L. Larson

Research on the Hill (Salt Lake City)

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 …


Probing The Cosmos With Light And Gravity: Multi-Messenger Astronomy In The Gravitational Wave Era, Shane L. Larson Sep 2011

Probing The Cosmos With Light And Gravity: Multi-Messenger Astronomy In The Gravitational Wave Era, Shane L. Larson

Colloquia and Seminars

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Whispers From The Cosmos: The Dawn Of Gravitational Wave Astronomy, Shane L. Larson Aug 2011

Whispers From The Cosmos: The Dawn Of Gravitational Wave Astronomy, Shane L. Larson

Public Talks

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