Protecting the night sky from light pollution: Why does it matter? | Mariya Lyubenova | TEDxAUBG

As an active researcher in the area of galaxies, black holes, and globular clusters, Mariya talks about the importance of the protection of the dark sky. Light pollution from cities, and even satellites.
Video produced and edited by: Nikolay Shopov Mariya is a driven researcher who thrives at the intersections of fields, disciplines, and sectors in society. She is a firm believer in the need for open communication in a nurturing environment for the successful transfer and advancement of knowledge.
Mariya holds an MSc in physics from Sofia University in Bulgaria and a Ph.D. in astronomy from the University of Munich in Germany. She currently works at the European Southern Observatory (ESO), where she is head of media relations, science advisor to the Department of Communication, and editor of ESO's science & technology journal.
She also appreciates mentoring women and gender minorities interested in pursuing a career in STEM fields. Her professional expertise, complemented by volunteering for social causes, enables her to successfully share her knowledge with people coming from various backgrounds. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@hipydeus7367]

Wonderful presentation about an important problem that still gets too little attention.

[@extremeguys6109]

Honestly, it's really a remarkable knowledge about pollution, another side of thinking. It's truly appreciated.

[@jadedmonk7001]

Living in the High Desert: Specifically, Morongo Basin which includes Joshua Tree and Yucca Valley; you quickly learn the concept of light pollution around the Christmas holiday season when too many exterior lights will result in a warning at best and a ticket at worst. Anyway, I'd rather see the stars at night🌟

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I grew up in Los Angeles, California and I never appreciated the night sky until the Army sent me overseas. Where had all those stars been hiding?

[@vviimmi]

I get sad when I can't see the sky anymore. Every time I go out to look at the stars; I think about the ones I can't see. I hope we can introduce better solutions to keep light pollution to a minimum.

[@rebeccajourney3183]

I have always said that about Tampa Bay FL. There are so many people living here. There is overcrowding, noise pollution and light pollution. I have wanted to move away for many years now since I lost my husband. It is an overwhelming task to even think of the process by myself.

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Welp I've got another book to read

[@johnchapman5125]

Thanks a lot.

[@DamnDemi]

The Milky Way is a spectacular sight to behold without artificial light around.

[@bukurie6861]

Thank you for your talks and to your success in astronomy!🌟😍

[@husky5912]

I want my India to be saved from the lights.

[@hiepnguyennt]

Thanks

[@Lagaloggie]

we exchanged the celestial with the man-made... really, we're out of sync with the dynamics of morning light and evening darkness, more so the seasons, could be the reason for many of our ails. wonderful video on many levels...

[@triple.x]

Wow 🙏🙏

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Very informative

[@katarina8225]

this knowledge needs to be shared widely

[@journeyvibes9523]

I'm already aware of this problem

[@ganeshbade1307]

First bann white cheap LED production..make compulsory yellow LED on open area lights

[@husky5912]

No we should ban light glare and light trespassing

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@@husky5912 anty glare coating is much costlier than many of cheap chinies LED

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💚💙

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[@diablom8268]

What a lovely message! 🙏

[@futtermanfarms6791]

1,000 thumbs up!!!!!!! The heavens declare the glory of God. When we pollute the night sky with light we loose that glimpse of our Creator.

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I want subtitle for all the upcoming video

[@khaanadian9648]

Bring back 2400k street lights!

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Talking about Chemtrails

[@haimaroch]

Audio problem! Too low level.

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😎 James Bond

[@mister-8658]

Lol

[@AJEBBERT]

Hahaha I love that an astronomist got schooled by her daughter. I love the night sky and will never understand why street lights are so prevalent in less populated regions of the country and why they aren't at minimum motion activated

[@jasoncook2232]

You can't see the stars amymore.

[@sapanphadke5898]

Good 👍♥️🙏🇮🇳

[@husky5912]

Tell modii

[@69Solo]

5:12 Half of the people are sleeping while this important topic is going on. Especially the back bencher's. WTF???🤔🤔🤔

[@throwingshit]

maybe we should charge a light pollution tax

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[@danievdw]

It does not matter. At the moment it's not big enough issue, and in the future there will be observatories on the far side of the moon.

[@silverlinings3946]

You didn't watch the video, did you? Either this, or you lost your mind in pursuit of money.

[@outercast9532]

The rudest audience ever! Some were on their phone and some were asleep.

[@honorw4125]

It's ironic that for the entire talk the audience is plagued by spotlights waving back and forth around the speaker 🤦‍♀️ stupidity at its best...!

[@antonioas709]

This is rediculous

[@JimmyCrackCorn_]

Plz explain

[@Lyxtwa]

Said by somebody who has never done astronomical observations or taken images and been plagued by light pollution

[@pauleohl]

3 words and 2 are spelled correctly. Not bad.

[@stuartbedwell8576]

I've been hearing this drivel for the past 50 years. Without us real workers the star gazers wouldn't have a cushy research post. Stop preaching. Cheers Stuart.