Dark Side of Light
Show Description
Light pollution. Have you ever heard of this term? How can something as essential
as light even be associated with pollution? And yet, there it is.
For several centuries, we have become accustomed to lighting up artificial light sources
after dark, considering them natural. But it’s not. Living organisms, both, plants
and animals, have adapted to the natural cycle of day and night for tens of millions
of years. Our biorhythms work in accordance with sunrise and sunset. The artificial
disruption of this cycle has serious consequences, not only for our health but also
for the environment and the economy. So why is the increasing level of artificial
lighting dangerous for us? Let's take a look together at what is hidden under the
term light pollution and what each of us can do about it.
The show Dark Side of Light is a result of an international project between seven European astronomy and planetarium
facilities. The main goal of the show is to present that the phenomenon of light pollution
really exists and how it affects not only us, but the entire ecosystem, whilst the
main aim of the project was to bring together people from different planetaria to
share their knowhow and combine it to represent what we all expect from a fulldome
show.
Should you be interested in learning more about the organizations involved in the
making of the show, please visit darksideoflight.eu.
Accessibility
Complimentary ear defenders / noise reduction ear coverings are available upon request.
Please ask for them when you purchase your tickets or ask a staff member in the planetarium.
Please return the ear defenders to the staff member in the planetarium or back to
the ticket counter after your program so they can be sanitized for the next guest.
If you or a member of your party uses a wheelchair or requires accessible seating,
please let us know when you purchase your tickets so we can reserve the proper space
for you. A call or email in advance is also helpful. 708-456-0300 X-3372 or cernan@triton.edu.