Sky Brightness Measurement
Our Chapter is partnering with Truman State University in Kirksville, MO, to offer two exciting programs that provide public institutions such as parks, recreational areas, educational institutions and municipalities with "Sky Quality Meters" ("SQM") to measure sky brightness at their location. Data collected by these SQMs will be used in scientific analysis and to develop programs to reduce light pollution. Funding for the purchase of the SQM's is provided by the NASA-Missouri Space Grant Consortium.
a) Sky Quality Meter Loaner Program (handheld meter)
We have a limited quantity of handheld Unihedron Sky Quality Meters that we will let you borrow for 30-days. A great way to measure sky brightness at your location in just minutes.
b) Sky Quality Meter Program (continuous data logging)
Sky Quality Meters are disbursed throughout Missouri that log data on a continuous basis. The purchase of more units is planned. Typically these units are installed for one year.
Participate: Apply for One-Year Loaner
Participate: Register Your Site
SKY QUALITY METER LOCATIONS:
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- SQM1 - ASKC, Kansas City, MO (Z5) (595 Hits)
- SQM1 - ASKC, Lawson, MO (Z5) (589 Hits)
- SQM1 - Broemmelsiek Park, Defiance, MO (Z2) (676 Hits)
- SQM1 - City of Ozark, MO (Z4) (675 Hits)
- SQM1 - City of Perryville, MO (Z3) (651 Hits)
- SQM1 - Gateway Arch National Park (Z2) (429 Hits)
- SQM1 - Jefferson College, Hillsboro, MO (Z2) (686 Hits)
- SQM1 - Laws Observatory, Columbia, MO (Z6) (609 Hits)
- SQM1 - Magruder Hall, Kirksville, MO (Z1) (619 Hits)
- SQM1 - Mineral Area College, Park Hills, MO (Z3) (684 Hits)
- SQM1 - Missouri State Parks at Echo Bluff (Z3) (614 Hits)
- SQM1 - Missouri State Parks at Grand Gulf (Z3) (596 Hits)
- SQM1 - Missouri State Parks at Thousand Hills (Z1) (584 Hits)
- SQM1 - S&T Astronomical Society, Rolla, MO (Z3) (643 Hits)
- SQM1 - Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, MO (Z3) (624 Hits)
- SQM1 - Stacy Park, Olivette, MO (Z2) (392 Hits)
- SQM1 - Truman State Observatory, Kirksville, MO (Z1) (662 Hits)
- SQM2 - Buford Mountain (Z3) (617 Hits)
- SQM2 - James S. McDonnell Planetarium (Z2) (615 Hits)