Light Pollution with Misha Semonov-Leiva and Alan Sheiness-Part 1

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Date: Wed May 3, 2023
Time: 6:30 pm
Place: Old Lyme Phoebe Griffin Library, 2 Library Lane, Old Lyme CT
Contact Email: astronomy@lymelandtrust.org
!!! seems it only displays well the 2nd time? ugh.

This is a two part series on light pollution in the Connecticut River Valley. Learn the effects of an artificially brightened night sky, including the effects on natural cycles in aquatic and terrestrial life. Misha SEmonov-Leiva will present simple site lighting design changes that can thwart impact while promoting safety. 

Part I – Wed., May 3, 6:30 pm, 2023: Presentation at the Old Lyme Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library 

Part II – Wed May 17, 8:00 pm, 2023: Meet at Trail 53 Observatory located in Lyme. Directions will be emailed to you after registration. 

Register for each event separately. To Register

Co-sponsored by the Lyme land Trust, Lyme Public Library, Old Lyme Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library, and the CT River Gateway Commission


This is a two part series on light pollution in the Connecticut River Valley. Learn the effects of an artificially brightened night sky, including the effects on natural cycles in aquatic and terrestrial life. Misha SEmonov-Leiva will present simple site lighting design changes that can thwart impact while promoting safety. 

Part I – Wed., May 3, 6:30 pm, 2023: Presentation at the Old Lyme Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library 

Part II – Wed May 17, 8:00 pm, 2023: Meet at Trail 53 Observatory located in Lyme. Directions will be emailed to you after registration. 

Register for each event separately. To Register

Co-sponsored by the Lyme land Trust, Lyme Public Library, Old Lyme Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library, and the CT River Gateway Commission