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Argo Navis, thanks for that thought provoking info/link re nebulae ect up close - makes you think, wonder if the Gum neb/orion bubble complex ect. would be easier seen further away? reminds me of the stories on the huge but dim galaxy discovered in the '90's? that would loom large in out night skies if it was visible, and not sub-visual due to its low surface brightness due to low population of stars and star forming activity? anybody remember that one? any links? tia
I agree that generally most people dont give a toss about dark skies, in fact i think they hate them? well look at the evidence all around - it would suggest its so
altho I did pick up on a slight (temporary?) awakening/realisation and just a twinge of sadness at was is lost in the non astro public, due to comet mcnaught recently - we need more of these comets to complete the effect! and to get one in the NH now, and people will be ripe for this effect!
but alas with the coming solar powered LED streetlights, even the economical/enviromental impact angle might be lost?
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