The Impact of Light Pollution on Night Sky at the Potential Astrotourism Site in Johor Bahru: A Feasibility Study
Year: 2024
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: Astrotourism represents a substantial trend in sustainable tourism, where the primary resource is a starry sky with minimal light pollution. However, the escalating issue of light pollution currently undermines astronomers’ observations and the experience of astrotourists seeking clear views of the sky. Hence, this study aims to assess the impact of light pollution in one of the potential astrotourism sites at SIREH Park, Johor Bahru, by measuring the night sky’s brightness. The Sky Quality Metre-LE measures the sky’s brightness at five stations in Zone 1. The results of this study indicate that the magnitude of night sky brightness varied between 16.23 mag/arcsec2 (Station 4) and 17.24 mag/arcsec2 (Station 1). However, astronomical activities can still be conducted in SIREH Park and can be a platform to educate the public and tourists about the sky brightness and light pollution. Overall, the study provides value as it demonstrates the complex dynamics of light pollution and highlights the importance of considering multiple factors when making analyses.
Authors: Nur Amy Syahira Mohd Hailmy, Aimi Musa
Institution: University of Technology Malaysia
Language: English
Subfield: Global and Planetary Change
Field: Environmental Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4405888556