Light Pollution, Radio Interference, and Space Debris: Threats and Opportunities in the 2020s

Authors

Jeffrey Hall, Lowell Observatory
Lori Allen, Kitt Peak National Observatory
Douglas Arion, Carthage College
John Barentine, International Dark-Sky Association
Daniel Caton, Appalachian State University
Harvey Liszt, National Radio Astronomy Observatory
James D. Lowenthal, Smith CollegeFollow
Dan McKenna, Palomar Observatory
Ashley Pipkin, National Park Service
Patrick Seitzer, The University Of Michigan
Constance Walker, National Optical Astronomy Observatory

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

9-30-2019

Publication Title

Astro2020 APC White Papers

Abstract

In this white paper, we will outline threats to astronomy in the areas of light pollution, radio interference, and space debris, and we will specify key principles and policy points that the AAS and other advocates can use in mitigating these threats.

Volume

51

Issue

7

Creative Commons License

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Rights

©AAS

Comments

Archived as published.

Recommended Citation

Hall, J., Allen, L., Arion, D., Barentine, J., Caton, D., Liszt, H., … Walker, C. (2019). Light Pollution, Radio Interference, and Space Debris: Threats and Opportunities in the 2020s. Bulletin of the AAS, 51(7). Retrieved from https://baas.aas.org/pub/2020n7i097