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joshhagger
21-05-2011, 12:46 PM
Hi All,

Did anyone see This Article (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/20/us/20whipple.html?_r=2&hp), it's from the New York Times.

Apparantly an observatory in Arizona is having trouble with growing populations... & Border Patrol :lol:

Regards,
Josh

astroron
21-05-2011, 01:24 PM
The battle against light polution in Arazona has been going on for a long time :( and just like Mt Stromlo in Camberra Astronomers in the end will loose the battle,or at best operate in less than favourable
Conditions:sadeyes:
Cheers

mithrandir
21-05-2011, 01:41 PM
Suggest they cover the domes with corner reflectors? Bounce people's lights right back at them.