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>And it makes me wonder if there are other phenomenons that ancient people were very aware of but no living person has ever seen. Having grown up in the last c
by kej 1y ago
>And it makes me wonder if there are other phenomenons that ancient people were very aware of but no living person has ever seen.
Having grown up in the last century with camping and middle-of-nowhere road trips, I'm amazed by how many people have never seen the Milky Way (not just stars that are part of the Milky Way, but the splotchy stripe across the sky). The trends for light pollution and time spent away from cities suggest that it could become a forgotten experience just like the will o' the wisp.
- SturgeonsLaw 1y agoThis is something I find my fellow Aussies fail to appreciate. There are many dark sky spots an accessible drive from our cities. We have vast areas with almost zero light and air pollution, most of the continent is Bortle class 1. There are some stunning starscapes available for those who care to see them.