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the stars Light pollution has us wondering if there are any stars in the sky to wish upon By Jan O'Farrill |
| This satellite view of the United States graphically illustrates why there's light pollution.(photo courtesy of the International Dark-Sky Association) |
| The problem with light pollution: Star light, star bright, where are all the stars tonight? Washed out in man's cruddy lights. Should you have to head for the hills to see the sky? NO! | Stargazers R Us: For the benefit of stargazers, young and old, the International Dark-Sky Association cares about astral scenery. The seminal inspiration for the IDA? Founder David Crawford tells the tale: "I liked the stars since I was a kid, and they seemed to be going away." |
| Anti-light pollution crusade gets results: Cities all over the world are taking action to minimize light pollution. The IDA, close to 3,100 members and growing worldwide, is achieving remarkable success. | Light
pollution images: Sometimes a picture
is worth a thousand words; these speak volumes.
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