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Is there more skyglow if the average pixel intensity is higher or lower? i can't seem to find the answer to this question ANYWHERE! is seems like it should be obvious but i just can't tell.... HELP!!

Hi!
I assume you are talking about this Sciencebuddies project-
https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science- ... p022.shtml
Sounds like a really cool idea!Hopefully these links will help you out:
http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/artic ... irZone.asp
http://osa.braveline.com/OSSD/EdOutreac ... bstact.htm
http://www.stanmooreastro.com/pixel_size.htm
Hope this clears things up, good luck!

Hi,

Average pixel intensity means that the pixels are receiving more energy so the sky is brighter.