[Karlsson]

Originally Posted by citivolus

Thanks for all that, it was interesting to read through. I wonder what good dark sky sites were excluded at the time due to remoteness, which today might be looked upon more favourably?

Between a rock and a hard place... 'looked upon more favourably' would likely include road or air access, and inasmuch as this is available in remote locations it primarily serves the mining industry... i.e. many inland roads lead to badly light polluted areas...