A method for improving Milky Way exposures in light pollution

Re:A method for improving Milky Way exposures in light pollu... by basicplus2 on Tuesday September 12, 2017 @01:55AM (#15225104)

When i was a child all the street and business lights were turned off at about 11pm.

Now they are on 24/7

Incredibly wasteful, although i suppose it is safer to go about ones business at night.

It certainly gave the opportunity to view the stars even if one lived in city areas.

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Re:A method for improving Milky Way exposures in light pollu... by bdamm on Tuesday September 12, 2017 @02:12AM (#15225154)

Quite recently I lived in a small town far from cities with almost no street lights.

I thoroughly enjoyed being able to simply look up and gaze at the glorious Milky Way unaided.

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Re:A method for improving Milky Way exposures in light pollu... by russdill on Tuesday September 12, 2017 @03:42AM (#15225510)

I'm curious if in many decades self driving vehicles will eliminate the need for most night time street lighting.

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Re:A method for improving Milky Way exposures in light pollu... by dgsdgdsg on Tuesday September 12, 2017 @01:35PM (#15229360)

Street lighting predates cars.

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