Essays about: "Night Sky"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 25 essays containing the words Night Sky.
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1. The visibility of stellar transients in the Galactic Centre
University essay from Lunds universitet/Fysiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/AstrofysikAbstract : A semi-analytical simulation was developed to evaluate the K-band magnitudes of Red Giants [0.96 - 1.02 M⊙] orbiting the supermassive black hole in the galactic centre. The model assumed star formation between 10-12 Gyrs ago and by following the IMF and applying a random age condition, a stellar population was created. READ MORE
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2. Chasing the Night: Understanding the Value of Enthusiasts in Dark Sky Tourism : An exploratory study
University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för marknadsföring och turismvetenskap (MTS)Abstract : In the academic field of tourism, a relatively new type of tourism called Dark Sky Tourism is emerging. In this touristic field, there is a lack of studies focused on the individual tourist perspective. Therefore, this paper explores the perceived values of Dark Sky Tourism (DST). READ MORE
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3. Influence of Varying Electric Light Distribution on Melanopic Equivalent Daylight Illuminance and Lighting Energy Use
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö; Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesignAbstract : Human beings in modern society spend more than 90% of their time indoors to live, work, and socialize. To improve health, quality of life and task performance, integrative lighting is designed to give the right light at the right time at the eye to stimulate circadian entrainment. READ MORE
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4. Turning Night into Day : Does Skyglow affect Bat Activity and Timing of Emergence?
University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografiAbstract : Artificial brightness of the night sky caused by the backscatter of artificial light in the atmosphere is a consequence of ongoing urbanization. Skyglow covers 88 % of Europe’s surface and poses significant threats to biodiversity. Extensive research on responses of bats to direct light pollution already revealed significant impacts. READ MORE
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5. Origin of blue straggler stars in the Milky Way halo
University essay from Lunds universitet/Astrofysik; Lunds universitet/Fysiska institutionenAbstract : Blue straggler stars (BSSs) are exotic stellar objects that appear to be younger than the age of the population they come from suggests. They are observed as the extension of the main sequence stars, beyond the turn-off point. READ MORE