Prof. Sam Lawler on Nostr: First talk by D. Turnshek: "Persuasive measurements for environmental justice" ...

First talk by D. Turnshek: "Persuasive measurements for environmental justice" starting with Pittsburgh - lots of light-as-art installations that increase light pollution, she's done soooo much education about it.

Have Allegheny observatory (30" refractor!!) makes it easier to teach people. But, always in danger of being overrun - showed lots of abandoned observatories in urban areas.

Got dark sky rules! But now new mayor and needs to build a new relationship

#ALAN2023