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Damn, nothing in Vancouver eh

• dmbche 3y ago
  You can look around or call local park services, I'm seeing that Mont-Megantic, an observatory with federally peotected sky, isn't on their map. I'll look for a canadian ressource (for myself too!) Edit: I'm wrong, Mont-Megantic is the first International Dark Sky Reserve - they worked to get it protected federally because they research telescope design. Dang - I think they are quite rare. Maybe you can send an email to your local university's Astronomy department? I'm sure they'll be able to direct you to a good spot!
  • aledalgrande 3y ago
    https://darksitefinder.com/maps/world.html https://darksitefinder.com/maps/world.html I just found this, shows light pollution. Crazy how the East is much worse. Also Alberta?!?
    • dmbche 3y ago
      That's nuts!!
    • boomboomsubban 3y ago
      With oil drilling they often burn off the excess gas, which creates a lot of light pollution.
      • aledalgrande 3y ago
        Is that it? TIL! Assume that creates a lot of CO2 as well?
        • boomboomsubban 3y ago
          Yes. It's supposed to be burning up methane, which is a worse greenhouse gas, but the efficacy is in question. It's called "gas flaring" if you want to know more.