2007-08-24 11:21:02 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
They'd think they were being invaded... either that or the movie lights were on and it was time to smile. Maybe both...
2007-08-24 12:06:44 · answer #1 · answered by gldnsilnc 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You make the assumption that smog is the cause of reduced visability in L.A.
How many stars you can see is due to a number of factors. Air pollution is just one of them. The major cause of reduced star visibility in any major city is the light pollution. Effectively, the light from the streetlights, cars, houses, etc. blinds us to the stars. The extreme example is, of course, the sun during the day. :)
Other factors can play in to it. The smog that you mentioned, the stillness of the air, humidity, inversion layers, etc. Were you to go back into premodern times, LA would have more star visibility, but not as much as from a high elevation with dry air.
As to the second part, how folks would respond when seeing a dark sky night for the first time: "That is amazing."
2007-08-24 18:46:50 · answer #2 · answered by howie23 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You must live in Reseda or Rancho Cucomunga. The air quality has significantly improved since the late 1990s. I see the stars, constellations and even the occasional shooting star at night from my home in Pasadena and after nightfall at work (JPL) La Canada,CA.
2007-08-24 18:38:50 · answer #3 · answered by J.J. 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Does anyone in LA even care anymore? The only ones who might suffer are the paparazzi, and who really cares about them?
2007-08-24 20:50:18 · answer #4 · answered by Hot Coco Puff 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i used to live is south dakota, and i miss the stars. i wish we could see them, its such a buetiful sight
2007-08-24 18:28:56 · answer #5 · answered by jessie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hey, it is not that bad.
You should have seen them a few years ago.
2007-08-24 18:40:40 · answer #6 · answered by QuiteNewHere 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋