Darkness & Light Pollution
What is light pollution?
More information will follow soon.
How does Kapteyn research light pollution?
We make quantitative measurements of the night sky brightness and analyse these.
The Kapteyn Institute aims to:
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find out whether light pollution in the Netherlands and Europe is increasing and why.
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create awareness of the negative effects of light pollution.
Darkness projects
Below you can find an overview of the projects in which the Kapteyn Institute is involved.
Masterplan Donkerte (2024-present)
Masterplan Donkerte
In a joint effort to reduce light pollution, the municipality of Het Hogeland, the province of Groningen, and the University of Groningen are working together with local entrepreneurs in the port of Lauwersoog on the Masterplan Donkerte (Darkness Masterplan).
The plan aims to reduce light emissions in the harbour by 50% within three years - benefiting not only the surrounding natural environment, but also resulting in energy savings for the participating businesses.
Donkerte van de Wadden (2020-2024)
Dr. H.J. (Han) van der Strate - Educational Coordinator FSE Honours College
T.A. (Tom) Middelburg, MSc - Academic Advisor & Coordinator FSE Honours College
Drs. A. (Anka) van Kimmenaede - Education support FSE Honours College
Prof. dr. E. (Elisabetta) Pallante - Scientific director FSE Honours College
Honours College FSE office
Office closed on Wednesday
Office location: Bernoulliborg room 46
Email: honours.fse rug.nl