Free to the public and all are welcome to attend.

Our program will be a Zoom presentation by Dr. John Barentine (pronounced like Valentine). John spoke at the Okie-Tex Star Party in 2024 and was gracious enough to step in when our planned February speaker had to cancel at the last minute. John's presentation will be titled “Light Pollution Beyond Skyglow: Why Astronomers Should Care About the Accelerating Loss of the Night.” John is the founder of Dark Sky Consulting, LLC, and holds a Ph.D. in astronomy from the University of Texas. During his presentation, 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.