NIXNOX project: Sites in Spain where citizens can enjoy dark starry skies

DOI: 
10.1017/S1743921314013222
Publication date: 
01/03/2015
Main author: 
Zamorano, J.
IAA authors: 
Alfaro, E.
Authors: 
Zamorano, J.;de Miguel, A. Sánchez;Alfaro, E.;Martínez-Delgado, D.;Ocaña, F.;Castaño, J. Gómez;Nievas, M.
Journal: 
Highlights of Astronomy
Publication type: 
Article
Volume: 
16
Pages: 
739-739
Abstract: 
The NIXNOX project, sponsored by the Spanish Astronomical Society, is a Pro-Am collaboration with the aim of finding sites with dark skies. All sky data of the night sky brightness is being obtained by amateur astronomers with Sky Quality Meter (SQM) photometers. We are not looking for remote locations because the places should be easily accessible by people with children. Our goal is to motivate citizens to observe the night sky. NIXNOX will provide information to answer the question: where can I go to observe the stars with my family?
Database: 
ADS
URL: 
https://ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/#abs/2015HiA....16..739Z/abstract
ADS Bibcode: 
2015HiA....16..739Z
Keywords: 
Light Pollution;Night Sky Brightness;Photometry