Outside Science (inside parks): Monitoring Night Skies at Carlsbad Caverns National Park

The Outside Science (inside parks) series shares stories of crucial, creative science. Each episode, produced in collaboration with Colorado State University, highlights the many ways young people are getting involved in science in parks. Watch this and all the previous episodes on the Explore Nature website or the Explore Nature YouTube Channel.

Duration:

4 minutes, 57 seconds

"I came here when I was ten and was absolutely hooked. I told my dad I was going to live and work here..." For Mosaics in Science intern Jenna Crabtree and the night skies team at Carlsbad Caverns National Park, it's all about keeping the bats happy, the park healthy, and the night dark. Join this team of scientists as they monitor night sky quality.