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Atlas of Worldwide Light Pollution

Posted by michael on from the deepness-of-the-sky dept.

mgarraha writes: "Researchers at the University of Padua and NOAA have analyzed DMSP data to produce a new atlas of night sky brightness due to artificial lighting. Previous maps only showed the distribution of light sources. Their paper will appear in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society. Here is an AP article."

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  1. Re:Gas stations by thopkins · · Score: 0, Troll

    Yeah, make the gas stations dim their lights, which will lead to customers being able to drive off without paying more easily. This will raise gas prices for you, which won't make you happy.

  2. This is an outrage! by Giant+Hairy+Spider · · Score: 0, Troll

    Why, we should all stop using any and all outdoor lights immediately, to make things easier for astronomers living in densely-populated areas!

    Come to think of it, we should also tear up all the asphalt so geologists can get a better look at the ground.

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