How a Small Town in Japan Fiercely Defends its Dark Skies
How a Small Town in Japan Fiercely Defends its Dark Skies Light pollution ruins dark skies. It’s a scourge that ground-based observatories have to deal with in one form or another. Scientists used a small observatory in Japan to measure what changed when a nearby town improved its lighting practices. They also noted the challenges it still faces. Bisei Town lies in a semi-rural area in the southwestern part of Okayama Prefecture in Japan. It’s a designated dark sky place and the locals are adamant about keeping their view of the stars. However, they still have to contend with light pollution from other cities inRead More →