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technology2 years ago•1 min saved

Revolutionizing Astronomy with Instant Solutions

StealthTransit has developed a solution called DarkSkyProtector to combat the issue of light pollution affecting astronomical observations. By implementing LED lights that blink imperceptibly, synchronized with a GPS receiver, telescopes can capture images when the lights are turned off. While it may be challenging to have widespread adoption of astronomy-safe lighting, universities and observatories could potentially install such systems to protect night viewing. The technology has undergone successful testing with a 24-inch telescope in the Caucasus mountains.

via Hackaday|

#astronomy #darkskyprotector #lighting

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Streetlight Hack: A Solution to Urban Light Pollution Threatening Astronomy"

A German startup called StealthTransit has developed a streetlamp technology called DarkSkyProtector that aims to combat light pollution and protect astronomy. The technology consists of a device that makes LED lights flicker at a high frequency, a GPS receiver, and a specially designed shutter on the telescope's camera. By synchronizing the telescope's shutter with the LED lights, the technology can reduce unwanted sky glow in astronomical images by 94%. The system could be used to filter out lights from nearby towns and villages as well as those surrounding the observatory itself. While the technology is not yet ready for commercial use, StealthTransit hopes to have a product available for larger telescopes in five to seven years.

via Slashdot|

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science-and-astronomy2 years ago•3 min saved

"Shining a Light on Urban Light Pollution: A Simple Hack to Protect Astronomy"

A startup called StealthTransit has developed a solution to combat light pollution caused by LED streetlights. Their technology, called DarkSkyProtector, consists of a device that makes LED lights flicker at a high frequency, a GPS receiver, and a specially designed shutter on the telescope's camera. The system was tested on a 24-inch telescope in the Caucasus Mountains and reduced unwanted sky glow in astronomical images by 94%. The technology could potentially be used to filter out lights from nearby towns and villages as well. While not yet ready for commercial use, StealthTransit hopes to have a product available for larger telescopes in the next five to seven years.

via Space.com|

#astronomy #darkskyprotector #led-lights