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What Happened to the Milky Way?
What Happened to the Milky Way?
 A Zoom Presentation by James Lowenthal
In partnership with the International Dark-Sky Association
Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at 7 pm
REGISTER

Picture
Photograph of the Milky Way
from Mount Willard


Today in the United States, only about 20% of us can see the Milky Way from where we live.
 
In this illustrated presentation, astronomer James Lowenthal will discuss the night sky and describe steps we can take to bring back the spectacular views of the Milky Way and its stars. The simple changes he proposes will also save money on wasted electricity, improve public health and safety, and protect the naturally dark sky that many species depend on to thrive.

Followed by a Q & A.


Register for the Zoom link.
Sliding scale admission $5-25.
Students: Free

James Lowenthal is a Professor of Astronomy at Smith College where his research focuses on the origins of galaxies like the Milky Way, which are billions of light years away and formed billions of years ago. He is also active in efforts to protect the night sky from light pollution at the international level, including the United Nations, down to the local, including helping to lead Northampton City Lights. He lives in Northampton with his wife and daughter.
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Historic Northampton will be closed from December 24, 2022 to January 31, 2023.  Regular hours are expected to resume on February 1, 2023.
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  • About
    • About Historic Northampton
    • What's On View >
      • Main Street Exhibit
      • The Sarah Strong Chest
    • Hours and Directions
    • Board-Staff
    • Employment Opportunities
    • Legal/Financial
  • Programs
    • Upcoming Programs
    • Past Programs 2022
    • Help I am not receiving email messages
  • Explore
    • Collections & Research
    • History at Home >
      • Videos
      • Interactive Witch Trial
      • Paper Dolls
      • Hidden Histories
      • Scavenger Hunts
      • Coloring Pages
      • Brain Teasers
      • Peg Doll Hunts
      • Jonathan Edwards Prayer Requests
    • Properties >
      • Parsons House
      • Damon House
      • Shepherd House
      • Shepherd Barn 2020
      • The Bridge Street School Sprouts
    • Educational Websites
    • Historic Highlights
    • COVID-19 Stories >
      • Vaccination Photos
      • Submit Your COVID Story
      • Children React
      • Family and Neighborhood Fun
      • It's a New World
      • Hope and Togetherness
      • Images
      • How Illness Feels
      • Brings Forth Memory
      • Blessings and the New Busy
      • Fear and Worry
  • Indigenous Native History
    • Native Histories in Nonotuck
    • Nonotuck Histories Essay by Margaret M. Bruchac
    • Recovering Nonotuck Histories Photo Essay
    • Profiles of Native People
    • Extended Biographies of Native People
    • Nonotuck to Northampton Maps
    • Native LIves Bibliography
  • History of Slavery
    • About the Slavery Research Project
    • Black Enslaved People
    • Free Black People
    • Native Enslaved People
    • Enslavers of People
    • Relationship Map
    • Timeline of Slavery in Northampton
  • DONATE
    • DONATE WAYS TO GIVE
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