Effects of Campus Light Pollution on Observations with the ERAU 1-Meter Telescope
lola G. Torres
Light pollution affects astronomical research and the visibility of the night sky. Preserving dark skies is essential for scientific discovery and public education. At Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU), astronomical research and outreach efforts are hindered by campus light pollution, despite housing the country’s largest university-based telescope and 12 research-grade telescopes. Promoting sustainable infrastructure on campus helps address how artificial lighting both influences rese