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) (214 Hits)
- SQM1 - ASKC, Lawson, MO (Z5) (210 Hits)
- SQM1 - Broemmelsiek Park, Defiance, MO (Z2) (268 Hits)
- SQM1 - City of Ozark, MO (Z4) (262 Hits)
- SQM1 - City of Perryville, MO (Z3) (271 Hits)
- SQM1 - Gateway Arch National Park (Z2) (65 Hits)
- SQM1 - Jefferson College, Hillsboro, MO (Z2) (259 Hits)
- SQM1 - Laws Observatory, Columbia, MO (Z6) (224 Hits)
- SQM1 - Magruder Hall, Kirksville, MO (Z1) (246 Hits)
- SQM1 - Mineral Area College, Park Hills, MO (Z3) (266 Hits)
- SQM1 - Missouri State Parks at Echo Bluff (Z3) (207 Hits)
- SQM1 - Missouri State Parks at Grand Gulf (Z3) (188 Hits)
- SQM1 - Missouri State Parks at Thousand Hills (Z1) (171 Hits)
- SQM1 - S&T Astronomical Society, Rolla, MO (Z3) (262 Hits)
- SQM1 - Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, MO (Z3) (264 Hits)
- SQM1 - Stacy Park, Olivette, MO (Z2) (30 Hits)
- SQM1 - Truman State Observatory, Kirksville, MO (Z1) (248 Hits)
- SQM2 - Buford Mountain (Z3) (209 Hits)
- SQM2 - James S. McDonnell Planetarium (Z2) (214 Hits)