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The threat of light pollution puts the world's darkest skies in the Atacama Desert at risk

  • April 26, 2026 at 3:40 PM
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The threat of light pollution puts the world's darkest skies in the Atacama Desert at risk
It takes a moment for the eyes to adjust. A faint spark appears in the darkness; then another, brighter one. Soon, stars, planets and entire constellations emerge. Before long, a whole galaxy stretches across the sky, visible to the naked eye.

Originally published at Phys.org

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