Bortle Dark-Sky Scale

scale of night sky brightness
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Bortle Dark-Sky Scale

Summary

Bortle Dark-Sky Scale is a measure[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]

Key Facts

  • Bortle Dark-Sky Scale is credited with the discovery of John E. Bortle[3].
  • Bortle Dark-Sky Scale's instance of is recorded as measure[4].
  • John E. Bortle is named after Bortle Dark-Sky Scale[5].
  • Bortle Dark-Sky Scale's time of discovery or invention is recorded as 2001[6].
  • Bortle Dark-Sky Scale's official website is recorded as https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-resources/light-pollution-and-astronomy-the-bortle-dark-sky-scale/[7].
  • Bortle Dark-Sky Scale's facet of is recorded as sky brightness[8].
  • Bortle Dark-Sky Scale's facet of is recorded as light pollution[9].

Body

Definition and Type

Bortle Dark-Sky Scale's instance of is recorded as measure[4].

Origins

John E. Bortle is named after Bortle Dark-Sky Scale[5].

Why It Matters

Bortle Dark-Sky Scale has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] It is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

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  1. 28d ago · Ottawajin · 2026-08-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Official website https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-resources/light-pollut
    Image How light pollution affects the dark night skies (dark-skies
    Freebase id /m/02q1vs6
    Named after John E. Bortle
    + 15 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P31]]: [[Q1370617]]"
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