Light pollution a tool for physics and astronomy education

The problem of light pollution is well known in the world, which is not case in our country. Beside the loss of the night sky, the other negative impacts are: damage to the environment, sky glow, human health consequences and disturbing of sensitive ecosystems. The students from High School “Orde Copela” in Prilep continuously for five years in succession including this year (2012) perform activity within the international educational project “Globe at Night event”. They estimate the light pollution by measuring the limiting magnitude of stars from the constellation Orion or Leo and additionally using the Sky Quality Meters to map a city light pollution at different locations to identify dark sky oases and even measure changes over time. During these investigations through the subjects in physics, astronomy and computer sciences the students are familiarizing with the problems of light pollution, which make them to appreciate the heritage and healthier environment [6]. PACS: 01.40.E(Science in school), 89.60, 07.88.+y