STARLIGHT STELLARIUMS® OR STARLIGHT STELLAR GAZER
Starlight Stellariums are defined as rural areas -not necessarily large places- generally belonging to municipalities that protect its night sky enough to allow observational, educational, cultural or recreational activities linked to astronomical events (passing comets, eclipses of the sun and moon, planet alignments, meteor showers, etc.).
Usually, amateur astronomers can find facilities for observation in a Stellarium. Since they are close to urban areas, it is necessary to protect them from light pollution, taking advantage of the topography of the location. These actions should be reinforced with specific actions by the municipality or private entities to adapt artificial lighting.
Por supuesto, amiga. Aquí tienes la traducción al inglés americano del contenido, adaptado para que suene natural y profesional en documentación técnica o divulgativa de la Fundación Starlight:
Basic Elements Required for a Starlight Stellar Gazer or Starlight Stellarium:
| ELEMENT | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Structure |
Wooden structures or locally sourced, recyclable, or natural materials, landscape-integrated and durable. |
| Interpretive Table |
Interpretive table displaying visible constellations, planispheres, or astronomical features viewable from that location, with clear instructions. The information should be accessible and educational, potentially including QR codes or inclusive language. |
| Post |
A vertical post with the name of the viewpoint, the Starlight logo, and arrows pointing to the sky(towards the North Star or South Celestial Pole, depending on the hemisphere). |
| Cover |
A small roof or shelter to protect the panels. |
| Lighting |
Low-intensity, controlled lighting—preferably red or amber—limited to 3 lux to prevent light pollution. |
Those interested in starting the process must submit a completed Application Pack to fundacionstarlight@fundacionstarlight.org
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