Infographic illustrating the impact of light
pollution on our ability to see stars and other
objects in the night sky (Image: NOIRLab/NSF/
AURA, P. Marenfeld)
The spherical representation of the
Skyglow phenomenon clearly highlights
the extension of man’s anthropic impact
on the celestial sphere.
Skyglow
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City / Inner
City Sky
01
City / Suburbia
Transition
02
Bright Suburban
Site
03
Suburban
Sky
04
Suburban / Rural
Transition
05
Rural
Sky
06
Dark sky
Site
07
Excellent
Dark Sky site
ANTHROPOCENE
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