Dr. John Barentine FRASApr 1, 2025

Threats to astronomical observatory sites around the world from light pollution are growing, but the existing skyglow standard for site protection dates to nearly a half-century ago. Astronomers are considering a new standard to replace it given advances in lighting technology.

Read more about what's at stake for astronomy and how this effort developed: http://www.darkskyconsulting.com/blog/toward-a-new-standard-for-astronomical-observatory-site-protection

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Toward a new standard for astronomical observatory site protection

Image credit:  KPNO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/B. Tafreshi ( CC BY 4.0​) 1707 words / 7-minute read

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WPML Plugin Vulnerability A Gateway For Remote Code Execution On WordPress Sites » Security

In conclusion, the WPML plugin vulnerability CVE-2024-6386 is a serious issue that WordPress users need to be aware of. By staying informed and taking

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Dr. John Barentine FRASFeb 15, 2024

Researchers quantified the impact of artificial lighting on sites across Chile for the first time, showing that we must actively preserve dark skies in remote areas and urban corridors alike.

https://aasnova.org/2024/02/07/even-dark-sky-sites-arent-immune-to-light-pollution/

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Even Dark Sky Sites Aren’t Immune to Light Pollution

Researchers quantified the impact of artificial lighting on sites across Chile for the first time, showing that we must actively preserve dark skies in remote areas and urban corridors alike.

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