Citizen Science Input Form

The Rothney Astrophysical Observatory is calling on citizen scientists to make brightness observations of the night sky over their homes. We would like to collect enough data about the skies over Calgary and surrounding municipalities to gain perspective on increased light pollution and related energy consumption.

Please enter your star magnitude measurements in the form below.  After the data is gathered and analyzed, we can share the information with the city and province.

(Optional)
Location
Select or enter the region where you made the measurements. Note:  if you don't see the first selections in the dropdown box, scroll down the web page and select from the drop down again, and they should appear.
Community (Calgary only)
Select or enter the Calgary community where you made the measurements.
If you wish to do so enter the address where the measurements were taken (optional)
Entry examples:
10:15 PM
02:30 AM
What was the condition of the sky?
No part of the sky was covered by clouds/fog or smoke.
One to three tenths of the sky covered.
Three to one half of the sky covered.
Half to most of the sky covered.
Sky is covered by thin clouds but stars are still visible.
Please enter the magnitude number of the faintest star you can see
What did you learn? What did you find challenging?

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