Citizen Science Kit: Measuring Light in the Night

Citizen Science Kit: Measuring Light in the Night

For this project, help gather light pollution data. Use the Sky Quality Meter included in the kit to measure and record sky brightness.

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Children’s Kit Theme: Citizen Science, STEM
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Citizen Science is ordinary people of any age gathering scientific information locally and sharing it with the global scientific community. Citizen Science is perfect for all ages and great for family activities!

  • Sky Quality Meter

  • Red LED Flashlight

  • Planisphere

  • Printed Data Entry Sheet

  • Sky Quality Meter Instructions

  • Sky Quality Meter FAQ Sheet

  • Bright Sky, Starry City Hardcover Book

  • National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky, 2nd Edition Paperback Book

  • Laminated Kit Activity

  • Guide Coloring Sheet (Yours to Keep)

Audience: Adults & Families
Type: At Home

Borrowing Guidelines

  • Valid Longwood Public Library Card in good standing.
  • A maximum of one kit from this collection per library card may be borrowed at a time.
  • Children’s Kits are available at the Children’s Reference Desk.
  • If any item is lost or damaged, the full value of the item will be charged to the patron account.

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