Robert Quimby is director of the Mount Laguna Observatory and professor of astronomy at San Diego State University. He will present a lecture at the Alpine Library on Aug. 5 on the current work being done at the observatory and to reduce local light pollution with the designation of Cleveland…
, a nonprofit run by high school students based in Los Angeles, and its work to “preserve dark skies for future generations.” First, can you talk about light pollution?Any human-made light that shines where it is not needed, is not helpful, or is just generally a waste, is light pollution.
And, there are four taco shops within walking distance!You’ve been director of SDSU’s Mount Laguna Observatory since 2014. What have you come to learn about the surrounding area over the years and its place in the study of astronomy?The Mount Laguna Observatory sits at 6,100 feet , so when the marine layer of clouds sets in in typical May-gray/June-gloom fashion, we are usually in the clear above the clouds.
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