When I was Nelson’s age back in the early sixtiesa person could go outside after dark on a clearnight and see the Milky Way. Today you can’t see itin too many places in the USA because of the bigincrease of light pollution.
I used to wonder why I was seeing lots fewer stars than I remembered seeing as a kid back in the 60’s. It took a while for me to realize that light pollution had much to do with it. But it was also due in part, I believe, to my eyesight being a little diminished. If I put on glasses, I can see more stars, even here in town. But I live in a small town (around 1600 people). I have never tried looking for stars in big cities.
I live in San Diego. Never see more than a dozen or so stars at night. A couple of years ago, the whole city had a major power failure and was blacked out. No lights at all. I stood in my driveway and looked up at all the stars, the Milky Way, just like back in rural Michigan as a child, and I cried because I knew I’d never see that again from my driveway.
Llewellenbruce almost 8 years ago
When I was Nelson’s age back in the early sixtiesa person could go outside after dark on a clearnight and see the Milky Way. Today you can’t see itin too many places in the USA because of the bigincrease of light pollution.
laughingkitty almost 8 years ago
I used to wonder why I was seeing lots fewer stars than I remembered seeing as a kid back in the 60’s. It took a while for me to realize that light pollution had much to do with it. But it was also due in part, I believe, to my eyesight being a little diminished. If I put on glasses, I can see more stars, even here in town. But I live in a small town (around 1600 people). I have never tried looking for stars in big cities.
dadoctah almost 8 years ago
I live in a big city, and I’ve been known to see stars. One time I even ran into Alice Cooper.
cubswin2016 almost 8 years ago
Don’t bet on that, Nelson.
Al Nala almost 8 years ago
Ever seen the French KISS?http://i2.wp.com/www.powerlineblog.com/ed-assets/2016/12/Frenck-KISS.jpeg
fuzzbucket Premium Member almost 8 years ago
With my aging eyes, I’m not so sure anymore.
Tyge almost 8 years ago
Good one Nelson. Payback is the sincerest form of flattery. _
Flatlander, purveyor of fine covfefe almost 8 years ago
Move to Cambridge Bay Canada, http://www.nunatsiaqonline.ca/pub/photos/aurora_cambay_lebleu_d.jpg
Germanshepherds4ever almost 8 years ago
Does this kid ever go home?
Alice Lidell almost 8 years ago
I live in San Diego. Never see more than a dozen or so stars at night. A couple of years ago, the whole city had a major power failure and was blacked out. No lights at all. I stood in my driveway and looked up at all the stars, the Milky Way, just like back in rural Michigan as a child, and I cried because I knew I’d never see that again from my driveway.
Number Three almost 8 years ago
There’s an app for that.
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Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] almost 8 years ago
Good work Nelson!
masimaninlv almost 8 years ago
Visit Tonopah, Nevada……. great place to see the stars.