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) (629 Hits)
- SQM1 - ASKC, Lawson, MO (Z5) (621 Hits)
- SQM1 - Broemmelsiek Park, Defiance, MO (Z2) (710 Hits)
- SQM1 - City of Ozark, MO (Z4) (715 Hits)
- SQM1 - City of Perryville, MO (Z3) (687 Hits)
- SQM1 - Gateway Arch National Park (Z2) (458 Hits)
- SQM1 - Jefferson College, Hillsboro, MO (Z2) (716 Hits)
- SQM1 - Laws Observatory, Columbia, MO (Z6) (653 Hits)
- SQM1 - Magruder Hall, Kirksville, MO (Z1) (653 Hits)
- SQM1 - Mineral Area College, Park Hills, MO (Z3) (716 Hits)
- SQM1 - Missouri State Parks at Echo Bluff (Z3) (649 Hits)
- SQM1 - Missouri State Parks at Grand Gulf (Z3) (635 Hits)
- SQM1 - Missouri State Parks at Thousand Hills (Z1) (623 Hits)
- SQM1 - S&T Astronomical Society, Rolla, MO (Z3) (676 Hits)
- SQM1 - Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, MO (Z3) (659 Hits)
- SQM1 - Stacy Park, Olivette, MO (Z2) (426 Hits)
- SQM1 - Truman State Observatory, Kirksville, MO (Z1) (703 Hits)
- SQM2 - Buford Mountain (Z3) (653 Hits)
- SQM2 - James S. McDonnell Planetarium (Z2) (648 Hits)