Unihedron Sky Quality Meter

Citizen Science Equipment

How can I borrow this device?

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How long can I borrow it?

1 week

About this device

This handheld meter measures sky brightness in magnitudes per square arcsecond. It is used to measure light pollution and quantitatively compare sky quality at different sites for astronomy or citizen science reporting.

What can I use this for?

  • Measure light pollution at a specific site in magnitudes per square arcsecond
  • Compare sky quality at different locations for astronomy observation planning or citizen science data collection

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