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SUMMARY:Bright Lights Endanger Starry Nights: Annie Blackwell\, Astronomer U of M - Speaker Series 2026
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, May 14\, Annie Blackwell\, an astronomer at the University of Michigan\, will address "How Bright Lights Endanger Starry Nights" as she describes the growing challenge of light pollution and efforts to reduce it. Research shows that light pollution is costly\, disturbing wildlife and harming human health.\n\nBoard member and author Michael McCarthy observes that brightened skies are depriving people of the stellar spectacle that has inspired humanity for ages. "During the day South Haven offers wonderful lake views and sunsets\," McCarthy said. "It is possible we could provide an after-dark experience of breathtaking brilliant skies."
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<span style="color:black\;"><span style="font-family:helvetica\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:11.5pt\;">On <strong>Thursday\, May 14</strong>\, Annie Blackwell\, an astronomer at the University of Michigan\, will address &ldquo\;How Bright Lights Endanger Starry Nights&rdquo\; as she describes the growing challenge of light pollution and efforts to reduce it.&nbsp\;Research shows that light pollution is costly\, disturbing wildlife and harming human health.</span></span></span><br />\n<span style="color:black\;"><span style="font-family:helvetica\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:11.5pt\;">Board member and author Michael McCarthy observes that brightened skies are depriving people of the stellar spectacle that has inspired humanity for ages.</span></span></span><span style="color:#111111\;"><span style="font-family:helvetica\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:11.5pt\;"> &ldquo\;During the day South Haven offers wonderful lake views and sunsets\,&rdquo\; McCarthy said. &ldquo\;It is possible we could provide an after-dark experience of breathtaking brilliant skies.&rdquo\;</span></span></span><br />\n<br />\n<img alt="" height="500" src="https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/2015/Image/2026_04_April_Events/SpeakerSeries.jpg" style="width: 500px\; height: 500px\;" width="500" /><br />\n&nbsp\;
LOCATION:Lake Michigan College - South Haven 125 Veterans Blvd\, South Haven
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URL:https://www.southhavenmi.com/events/details/bright-lights-endanger-starry-nights-annie-blackwell-astronomer-u-of-m-speaker-series-2026-12833
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