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Darling Downs streetlights cause astronomy blind spot at Mount Kent Observatory
Astronomers worry light pollution from streetlights, airport and mines in Darling Downs could threaten the future of the Mount Kent Observatory, a world-renowned Queensland research facility.
Key points:
- Artificial light sources interfere with telescope observations
- Future work on the northern horizon is threatened by street lights, night mining and an airport
- Astronomers want Mount Kent observatory declared a Dark Sky Park in Queensland to keep a clear view of the Milky Way and reduce glare
The University of Southern Queensland’s facility near Toowoomba includes state-of-the-art telescopes and technology, allowing local researchers to undertake studies to discover new celestial objects.
But USQ senior astronomy lecturer Duncan…
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