Light pollution from human activity can threaten radio astronomy – and people's view of the night sky. Estellez/iStock via Getty Images Outdoor lighting for buildings, roads and advertising can help ...

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Desarrollan nuevo sensor de alta precisión para medir la contaminación lumínica Light pollution, caused by excessive ...

A green energy plant expected to be built in Chile's Atacama Desert could increase night-time sky brightness at one of the world's most valuable astronomical locations by up to 35%, a new study has ...

Sacramento is one of California’s most light polluted cities. The Bortle scale is a nine-level numeric scale measuring the night sky's brightness of specific locations with one being perfect ...

DarkSky International and the American Astronomical Society are urging people to tell the FCC to reject SpaceX's ambitious orbital data center plan.

Outdoor lighting for buildings, roads and advertising can help people see in the dark of night, but many astronomers are growing increasingly concerned that these lights could be blinding us to the ...

SAN ANTONIO -- The growing oil and gas industry has been great for West Texas, but the growth has brought with it increased light pollution, especially at the McDonald Observatory, located within the ...

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Chile’s Atacama Desert is one of the darkest spots on Earth, a crown jewel for astronomers who flock to study the origins of the universe in this inhospitable desert along the ...

Pitkin County commissioners are considering an ordinance to amend the 2006 Pitkin County land use code in regard to preserving its night sky and rural character. “I think we’ve all started to notice ...