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Dr. John Barentine: “Light Pollution Beyond Skyglow: Why Astronomers Should Care About the Accelerating Loss of the Night”

Our speaker for Valentine’s Day will be Dr. John Barentine, an astronomer, historian, author, and science communicator who has dedicated much of his career to understanding and combating light pollution. John spoke at the Okie-Tex Star Party in 2024 and was gracious enough to step in when our February speaker canceled at the last minute.  He is the founder of Dark Sky Consulting, LLC, and holds a Ph.D. in astronomy from the University of Texas. In our February meeting, John will explore the growing issue of light pollution, its global impact, and what amateur astronomers can do to help reverse the trend. He’ll also touch on the rise of satellite constellations and how they affect our night sky.