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The Faithful Beauty of the Stars - Saving Our Celestial Heritage

TEDx via YouTube

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Explore the profound significance of the night sky and its preservation in this 16-minute TEDx talk by Megan Pickett. Delve into the cultural, scientific, and artistic importance of stars throughout human history, and learn about the growing threat of light pollution. Discover how excess artificial lighting affects our ability to observe celestial bodies and impacts our shared celestial heritage. Gain insights into the efforts of organizations like the International Dark Sky Association and initiatives such as Earth Hour in combating sky pollution. Examine the evolution of constellations, including Arabic contributions to star naming, and understand the value of preserving our connection to the Milky Way. Consider the balance between modernization and maintaining our link to the stars, while exploring practical solutions to save our night sky for future generations.

Syllabus

Intro
Experiment
Sky pollution
Through time
The night sky
The loss of our heritage
Modern constellations
Arabic names
Grand constellations
The Milky Way
The price of modernization
Excess light for safety
Earth Hour
International Dark Sky Association

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