Are you fascinated by the sky and the stars?

Question

Unless light pollution is stopped we won`t be able to see the night sky in the future. If you are concerned sign the petition at the government site below.

http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/starry-night/

Wouldn`t you think that all the people who ask and reply to questions about astronomy and space, would like to see light pollution reduced. Only 7 replies, sad.

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Answer 1

I am very interested and have signed this petition.

Even if you do not live in the UK, PLEASE sign it, so that us Brits can get darker skies. All astronomers should be diligent enough to do so.

May I ask everyone to state wheather they have signed the petition please?

Answer 2

I have a small feeling that you have misunderstood the problem. Sure the light pollution is annoying, but it isn't like 'pollution' that you hear about these days. It isn't harmful, it just shows to be a pesky annoyance. It isn't going to be hindering people from ever seeing things in the future. Although, maybe i am misunderstanding your 'question':

maybe you meant, once we populate the whole earth, we wont be able to see the sky because of all the lights we have. Because at the moment, there is plenty of places where you can look at the night sky. At least, plenty in America where i live. I dunno so much about certain populations and other factors in the UK :-D.

So now i think i see your problem, and i would sign the petition if i could, but alas, i am American.

If only people turned off all of the lights, then it would be great, then they could turn them back on and things would be good then too, so people could get on with their lives.

this is coming from someone who spends way too much time on Yahoo! answers..... i need some sleep.

Answer 3

I'm sorry you're disappointed with the answers to your questions but there are two things you need to consider:

First, many people will click on the link you conveniently provided without posting and answer.

Second, there are still plenty of places far away from civilization to get an unobstructed view. The greatest view I have ever had was from the deck of a Navy ship far out to sea with no moon. I saw for the first time why it is called the Milky Way - an arch of stars from horizon to horizon.

Also consider that light pollution is far less hazardous to the average person's life than other things like smog or second hand smoke.

Answer 4

Yes, I am fascinated by the night sky. And it is a shame how city lights have hidden most of the night sky from most of the population today. You really need to go far from the city to even see the Milky Way these days.

But I fear light pollution is a loosing battle. Most people don't care that much. Most people are more afraid of the dark than in love with the stars.

Answer 5

I have signed the petition and wish it every success. Reduces light pollution will not only make the stars clearer but should also reduce energy consumption and help minimise global warming.

I love watching the stars whenever the sky is clear enough as it helps keep life in perspective.

Answer 6

it is a shame that the sky line is dwindling however if you live in crowded cities where crime is on the increase the main factor about your night time travel is getting form a to b safely not how many stars you can see while conscious because without the lights you may be seeing many more stars unconscious after being mugged stabbed raped etc, i think the lights are here to stay
ps petition signed anyway

Answer 7

Yes, I have seen magnificient sky line in Africa and a sad one in polluted areas.

The more you advance industrially, the higher the pollution. To have a magnificent sky line and to watch brilliant stars, we have to change the mentality of industruialists.

If we shun certain luxuries (drive less, keep the thrmostat lower, use less artificial products) and live more naturally, we might rekindle the stars

Answer 8

Hopefully it wont be too long till the Internet is able to down load pictures from the Hubble telescope, as i don't see light pollution going away, now if that happens i would have thought our view of the night sky would be fabulous

Answer 9

Sorry, bit late answering this, but I do totally agree.
I have a struggle to get out of the way of street lighting as it is, but now my neighbour has (badly) installed one of those damn movement controlled floodlights. It's a hundred feet away but canted too far up.
Clouds in the night sky are orange now, from the infinite number of sodium streetlights.
Every year I see less Perseid meteors. I bet they're still there, but......................

Answer 10

Yes

Answer 11

Yes