Why can't we see the stars in the night sky as much anymore?
By A Mystery Man Writer
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The widespread use of artificial light at night means we're seeing a 10% decrease each year in the number of visible stars in the sky
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A bit more) Complex Night Sky Tutorial by Cheevie on DeviantArt
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Where have all the stars gone? Pursuit by The University of Melbourne
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Where have all the stars gone? Pursuit by The University of Melbourne
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