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The wonder of the true dark sky is that the numbers of perceived stars multiply significantly, giving an almost three dimensional impression. That indescribab
by college_physics 4y ago
The wonder of the true dark sky is that the numbers of perceived stars multiply significantly, giving an almost three dimensional impression.
That indescribable feeling disappears with light pollution. It can be a street light nearby or an industrial estate hundreds of kilometers away.
Nowadays one needs to go into extremes to experience such conditions.
- everybodyknows 4y agoI recall now that sense of wonder at seeing the Milky Way as a distinct band across the sky. Many years now since I've seen it, and yet perhaps some people reading this never have. Travel suggestion: Anywhere far from city lights where clear weather can be expected. The week of a predicted meteor shower might be ideal.