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Espinho Planetarium's Public Outreach on Light Pollution

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 March 2015

Lina Canas ,
Pedro B. Silva  and
Antonio Pedrosa
Lina Canas
Affiliation:
Navegar Foundation, Centro Multimeios Espinho, Av. 24, n800, 4500-202 Espinho, Portugal email: lina.canas@multimeios.pt, pedro_silva@multimeios.pt, apedrosa@multimeios.pt
Pedro B. Silva
Affiliation:
Navegar Foundation, Centro Multimeios Espinho, Av. 24, n800, 4500-202 Espinho, Portugal email: lina.canas@multimeios.pt, pedro_silva@multimeios.pt, apedrosa@multimeios.pt
Antonio Pedrosa
Affiliation:
Navegar Foundation, Centro Multimeios Espinho, Av. 24, n800, 4500-202 Espinho, Portugal email: lina.canas@multimeios.pt, pedro_silva@multimeios.pt, apedrosa@multimeios.pt
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Abstract

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Navegar Foundation has dedicated the past twelve years to astronomy public outreach by engaging the community in activities provided by the planetarium and observatory. The activities developed range from exhibitions to telescope observing sessions and planetarium shows. Whether partnering with local entities or with a variety of joint national and international activities, Navegar always had a proactive policy on raising awareness of light pollution issues. The outcomes of these activities are discussed.

Keywords

planetariumobservatorylight pollution
Type
Contributed Papers
Information
Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union , Volume 10 , Highlights H16: Highlights of Astronomy , August 2012 , pp. 726
Copyright
Copyright © International Astronomical Union 2015 

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