How to observe in the city

Originally broadcast on December 2, 2023.
Not everyone is fortunate enough to have access to dark skies and secure observatories. With light pollution on the rise and nosey neighbors around every corner, what's an aspiring citizen scientist to do? Answer: Science! With a little ingenuity, it's possible to observe even in the brightest inner-city environment: a fact which our Executive Director, Dr. Brian Kloppenborg, knows only too well. As practiced as he is at doing science from his balcony, it's only fitting that he joined us to share his experience with observing from urban environments, and provide advice and techniques for making the experience more productive. Highlights of his talk included:
The impact of light pollution, and science you can do in spite of it
Finding a safe place to observe-legally!
Observing with extremely limited horizons
Convincing your HOA to allow you to do astronomy
The rapidly changing landscape of smart telescopes
The possibility of a mobile observatory setup
Afterwards, in true How-To fashion, we hosted an extended interactive Q&A, answering a wide variety of questions about all things urban observing.
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