Spring is just around the corner, and so, too, is that time when we get outside and count the stars!
How many stars can you see in your sky?
All across the world, one of the greatest frustrations for astronomers is light pollution. But did you know that light pollution affects more than our views of the night sky? Irresponsible outdoor lighting not only threatens dark skies, it has been linked to dramatic adverse effects on nocturnal wildlife and plants and serious behavioral disorders and physical diseases, including cancer, in humans. And, of course, we all know that irresponsible lighting wastes energy and our hard-earned dollars.
