Measuring Light in the Night Kit
Light pollution is intrusive artificial (usually outdoor) light. Too much light pollution can wash out starlight in the night sky, interfere with astronomical research, disrupt ecosystems, have adverse health effects, and waste energy. Globe at Night is an international community science project that involves the public in measuring and collecting night sky brightness observations to help scientists understand the impact of light pollution on local energy consumption, plants, wildlife, and human health. Use this kit to measure the light in the night sky and then submit your observations on the Globe at Night website.

Telescopes
Explore the night sky with the one of our tabletop telescopes, designed for entry-level and intermediate astronomy enthusiasts. You may receive either a Orion Starblast 4.5" Table Top Telescope or Zhumell Portable Altazimuth Reflector Telescope. Telescopes may be checked out for 7 days.
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Orion Starblast 4.5" Table Top TelescopeDonated by the Back Bay Amateur Astronomers. Note: this item comes in a 35"x21" transportation bin.
| Zhumell Z100 Portable Altazimuth Telescopes |