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Line 1: − {{stub}}+ − − '''Light pollution''' is a man-made phenomenon whereby a detailed view of the night sky is obscured by excessive or poorly-designed artificial lighting, especially in or around cities and towns. This is a significant concern for amateur and professional [[astronomers]], since the vast majority of [[stars]] and astronomical features which would otherwise be visible from the earth's surface are hidden from view, or visible at a decreased resolution, within many miles of a developed population centre.+ +
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'''Light pollution''' is a man-made phenomenon whereby a detailed view of the night sky is obscured by excessive or poorly-designed artificial lighting, especially in or around cities and towns. This is a significant concern for amateur and professional [[astronomers]], since the vast majority of [[stars]] and astronomical features which would otherwise be visible from the earth's surface are hidden from view, or visible at a decreased resolution, within many miles of a developed population center. Many people consider light pollution unsightly, and it can have a detrimental effect on the fauna of nearby [[wilderness]] areas, especially for [[nocturnal]] animals.<ref>http://www.starrynightlights.com/lpIndex.html</ref>
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[[Category: Astronomy]]
[[Category: Astronomy]]