2 papers
astro-ph.IM2026
Direct Imaging and Gradient-Based Analysis of the 12 August 2026 Partial Solar Eclipse from a Freely Rotating High-Altitude Balloon
Bjoern Poppe, Enno Gronewold, Matti Gehlen +7
We report a proof-of-concept observation of the partial solar eclipse of 12 August 2026 using a freely rotating high-altitude balloon launched from Oldenburg, northern Germany. The…
astro-ph.IM2025
Beyond the Clouds: Advanced Data Analysis of a Dutch Sky Quality Meter Network
Farhan R. Shah, Reynier F. Peletier, Jake Noel-Storr +11
Light pollution is an increasing environmental concern, impacting both ecological systems and human health. This report presents an analysis of light pollution data from the washet…