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The beauty of the night sky
03:14 - 09:48 (06:33)
The speaker reflects on the unfortunate absence of clear and beautiful night skies in heavily populated cities, contrasting the smattering of stars seen in city skies with vibrant and awe-inspiring night sky views.
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The light pollution caused by urbanization has made it difficult to witness the true beauty of the night sky, as compared to the skies observed several decades ago.
03:14 - 06:12 (02:57)
Summary
The light pollution caused by urbanization has made it difficult to witness the true beauty of the night sky, as compared to the skies observed several decades ago. Only a handful of celestial bodies like Venus and Jupiter are visible along with some scattered stars and sky glow, which are a far cry from the breathtaking beauty of a pristine night sky.
ChapterThe beauty of the night sky
EpisodeHow Light Pollution Works
PodcastStuff You Should Know
This podcast episode discusses the negative effects of light pollution, including the wastage of electricity and increased carbon emissions, and how to combat this problem without being too preachy.
06:12 - 07:51 (01:38)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses the negative effects of light pollution, including the wastage of electricity and increased carbon emissions, and how to combat this problem without being too preachy.
ChapterThe beauty of the night sky
EpisodeHow Light Pollution Works
PodcastStuff You Should Know
In 1928, an Italian astronomer named Giovanni complained about the abuse of electric lights that were ruining the night sky from the Brera Astronomical Observatory in Italy.
07:51 - 09:48 (01:57)
Summary
In 1928, an Italian astronomer named Giovanni complained about the abuse of electric lights that were ruining the night sky from the Brera Astronomical Observatory in Italy. The increasing use of lights and coal smoke made it difficult to appreciate the beauty of the night sky and its poetic character.