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"Noctalgia: The Painful Loss of Dark Skies and the Fight Against Light Pollution"

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"Noctalgia: The Painful Loss of Dark Skies and the Fight Against Light Pollution"
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Astronomers have coined the term "noctalgia" to describe the collective pain felt as humanity loses access to the night sky due to light pollution. Efforts to combat this issue include the creation of dark-sky reserves on the ground and international cooperation to address satellite-based pollution.

Topics:sciencescience-and-environment#astronomers#dark-sky-reserves#light-pollution#noctalgia#science-and-environment#sky-grief
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  1. The Loss of Dark Skies Is So Painful, Astronomers Coined a New Term For It: 'Noctalgia' - Slashdot  Slashdot
  2. The loss of dark skies is so painful, astronomers coined a new term for it  Space.com
  3. The Journey To Become A Dark Sky Community  CleanTechnica
  4. Light pollution sparks fear of losing night skies  Inquirer.net
  5. Do look up! Here's how to avoid light pollution and gaze at the beautiful skies  Irish Examiner
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