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Excellent Article On Light Pollution

Started by Rod Kaufman, 11/01/2016 07:14PM
Posted 11/01/2016 07:14PM Opening Post
This one sums it all up very nicely:
http://www.mnn.com/lifestyle/responsible-living/stories/why-dark-skies-matter?utm_source=CNN&utm_medium=Desktop&utm_campaign=Oct2016
Posted 11/02/2016 02:04PM #1
Many thanks for that one!

Joe

In lumine tuo videbimus lumen.

Scopes: 17.5 Dob -- Meade f/9 102mm APO -- DIY f/5 4in refractor
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Posted 11/02/2016 05:01PM | Edited 11/02/2016 05:02PM #2
Concise, accurate article with good images. I wish Low Pressure Sodium was highlighted though.

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