Best Side Effect of the Dearth of Street Lights
The Joy of Tucson Stargazing
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The Joy of Tucson Stargazing
The Joy of Tucson Stargazing
One of the more remarkable surprises when one first arrives in Tucson is how clearly visible the night sky is. There are several factors in this: more clear days than most metro areas, the perception-altering vastness of Western landscapes, and the street light regulations, designed to minimize light pollution in deference to the important work being done at local observatories like Mount Graham. Watching a Leonid or Perseid meteor show just a few miles out in the desert is 10 times better than Laser Floyd, even! And one can't help but feel a renewed connection to the moon, with all its fascinating creatures and cheese. Yes, Tucson is an amateur stargazer's giant, high-def plasma-screen.
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