Light Pollution Chart: How Many Stars Can You See?

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Morgan Clendaniel

October 8, 2010 • 5:30 pm PDT
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When you step outside into the night air tonight, look up at the sky. Living in the city might be nice, but you're missing a whole lot of scenery up there.

Posted in: GOOD Blog,; Environment,; Cities,; Design,; News,

Tags: environment,; design,; cities,; light pollution

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