I was happy to see the cover story, Bring Back the Night, in the new Sky & Telescope that arrived a few days ago. Now I've just received the new National Parks magazine (from the NPCA) and it's got a cover story addressing light pollution, as well. Most of the people reading this publication are NOT astronomers, so this will help get the word out to the "general public". The National Geographic cover story, The End of Night, did the same last year on a much bigger scale. I think we are slowly increasing awareness and making headway.
Diamonds in the Sky - Fading Fast is the name of the Nat. Parks article, and for those of you who do not have access to the magazine, here's a link to the web version, without all the photography.
Linton
http://www.npca.org/magazine/2010/spring/fading-fast.html
I have to urge anyone who cares about fighting light pollution to join the IDA, if you haven't already. It's in all of our best interest to support their battle. http://www.darksky.org/~ida/
Diamonds in the Sky - Fading Fast is the name of the Nat. Parks article, and for those of you who do not have access to the magazine, here's a link to the web version, without all the photography.
Linton
http://www.npca.org/magazine/2010/spring/fading-fast.html
I have to urge anyone who cares about fighting light pollution to join the IDA, if you haven't already. It's in all of our best interest to support their battle. http://www.darksky.org/~ida/
