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Posts Made By: Rod Kaufman

July 22, 2014 05:00 AM Forum: After Dark

A Star From Utah

Posted By Rod Kaufman
Check out the awards...
http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/58191134-78/wiggins-nasa-solar-program.html.csp

March 10, 2015 05:16 AM Forum: After Dark

Dubhe Alpha Ursa Major

Posted By Rod Kaufman
Can somebody take a look at Alpha Ursa Major, the closest pointer star towards polaris in the big dipper. Visually, tonight 3-9-15, it looks like it has a naked eye companion. It's a multiple star system but the companions are faint:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpha_Ursae_Majoris

April 17, 2015 04:06 AM Forum: After Dark

Capitol Reef Dark Sky Park

Posted By Rod Kaufman
Linton,
That's great news! Enjoy the views and I'm glad to know you're a part of it...
Clear, dark and steady skies!

June 19, 2015 03:25 AM Forum: After Dark

Bryce Canyon & The Dark Ranger...

Posted By Rod Kaufman
http://local.sltrib.com/charts/bucketlist/blbryce.html#story

August 18, 2015 12:59 AM Forum: After Dark

Superb Article On Light Pollution

Posted By Rod Kaufman
From an LA Times editorial:
http://www.latimes.com/opinion/op-ed/la-oe-0816-betz-darkness-skyglow-20150816-story.html

September 29, 2016 10:16 PM Forum: After Dark

Some Cities Are Getting It

Posted By Rod Kaufman
http://www.cnn.com/2016/09/29/health/streetlights-improve-health/index.html
It looks like a positive improvement, for a change!

October 13, 2016 10:34 PM Forum: After Dark

10X More Than We Thought!

Posted By Rod Kaufman
A mega-galaxy count:
http://www.cnn.com/2016/10/13/health/hubble-telescope-galaxies-trnd/index.html
Yup, we're definitely alone...

November 1, 2016 07:14 PM Forum: After Dark

Excellent Article On Light Pollution

Posted By Rod Kaufman
This one sums it all up very nicely:
http://www.mnn.com/lifestyle/responsible-living/stories/why-dark-skies-matter?utm_source=CNN&utm_medium=Desktop&utm_campaign=Oct2016

November 12, 2016 10:16 PM Forum: After Dark

SAGITTARIUS NOVA

Posted By Rod Kaufman
Thanks for posting this. Too bad it's so late in the season and it's below the homes and hills from my viewpoint. Just so long it's not a gamma ray burster focused on us since I'd rather not be cooked after reading about it....

December 7, 2017 08:05 PM Forum: After Dark

Light Pollution and Cancer

Posted By Rod Kaufman
More evidence that light pollution increases the risk of cancer:
http://www.cnn.com/2017/08/22/health/light-at-night-breast-cancer-partner/index.html
The related links in the article are also noteworthy so check them out.

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