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Originally Posted by N1
Not sure about that. I think a really good site today, preferably at higher altitude, will still be better than the average ancient observing site. Also I don't think nil atmospheric pollution (for observational purposes) ever existed on this planet except when it didn't have an atmosphere.
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The worlds best observing site, Mauna Kea, was forbiden to be climbed by the ancients.
Also, remember that as you climb, the eyes and brain get less oxygen, so your eyesight actually diminishes.
It may have been very slightly better back then, but that's about it.