Third ECSL Members' Happy Hour on the topic of 'dark and quiet skies'

02.01.2023

The third ECSL Members' Happy Hour on 16 December 2022 brought together ECSL Board Members, NPOCs and many ECSL Members in an online format.

It provided many exciting discussions on the topic of „dark and quiet skies“. The ECSL had the honor of welcoming Mark McCaughrean, Senior Advisor for Science & Exploration at the European Space Agency, to bring in expertise from ESA’s astronomy, heliophysics, planetary, and exploration missions and showcase the technical aspects of the issues of light pollution. The presentation was followed by interactive discussions between ECSL Board Members, NPOCs and ECSL Members on the need for legal and regulatory considerations in order to protect astronomical observations from interference.

The ECSL is looking forward to continue the happy hour series in the new year.