Hey Forest, this is off-topic, but I don't know how to ask this otherwise. As an astrophysicist, I think you can answer this question. What is the scientific explanation to the difference the Bortle scale and the VIIRS scale for light measuring? Then what is and easy way to compare them? Thanks Forest.
Great question. As I understand it (and I could be wrong) it's simply a difference in how the two scales are measured. Bortle is measured from the ground, and VIIRS is measured from space. Therefore for our purposes the Bortle scale is a bit more applicable. Here's a useful thread to learn more: www.cloudynights.com/topic/609194-which-light-pollution-maps-are-the-most-accurate/
Congratulations and welcome to the Nexdome club!
Thanks!
Very cool!!! Looking forward to seeing it arise.
Thanks!
Awesome! Glad you are back.
Thanks! It feels good to be back!
Finally 😊 I'll be interested in hearing about the foundation. That's what I can't decide on.
Haha, I know! It’s been too long!
I’m interested too. We will have to see what I come up with after some more research!
The first video is up! ua-cam.com/video/JZ_YQiypyQ0/v-deo.html
congrats, can't wait to see the entire build process.
Thank you! The first build video just got posted: ua-cam.com/video/JZ_YQiypyQ0/v-deo.html
@@FoFoAstro checking it out now! I cannot do an observatory due to not working and no money, but more importantly, my yard doesn't really let me.
Hey Forest, this is off-topic, but I don't know how to ask this otherwise. As an astrophysicist, I think you can answer this question. What is the scientific explanation to the difference the Bortle scale and the VIIRS scale for light measuring? Then what is and easy way to compare them? Thanks Forest.
Great question. As I understand it (and I could be wrong) it's simply a difference in how the two scales are measured. Bortle is measured from the ground, and VIIRS is measured from space. Therefore for our purposes the Bortle scale is a bit more applicable. Here's a useful thread to learn more: www.cloudynights.com/topic/609194-which-light-pollution-maps-are-the-most-accurate/