Finding inspiration in the face of endangered starry skies
Moore CA, Richman AM, Chamberlain VD. 2011. Finding inspiration in the face of endangered starry skies. Pages 451-460. In Corsini EM (ed): The inspiration of astronomical phenomena VI. Venice, Italy. 18-23 October 2009. Astronomical Society of the Pacific. San Francisco, California. Astronomical Society of the Pacific Conference Series
The declining number of people who are finding a connection to the stars is creating a disconnection with the past. A common axiom states that the starry sky as seen under excellent viewing conditions has been one of the most inspirational sights in all of human history. It is also apparent that a decreasing percentage of humanity experiences that inspiration today. Thus, at the very time when science has the ability to educate the most about the vast universe, it is theorized more individuals are less connected with the cosmos than ever before.
- Type
- Conference Proceeding Paper
- Authors
- Moore, C; Richman, A; Chamberlain, V
- Units
- NSNSD
- Keywords
- Astronomy, Atmospheric Sciences, constellations, dark sky, Light Pollution, night sky, Nighttime View Sheds, Stars