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phanfave
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Re: Light Pollution Rating
01/18/08 07:49 PM
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I live in one of the larger cities in western massachusetts. I also live fairly close to downtown. Not counting the incredible near proximity light pollution (enough to make it really difficult to observe from home) I'm at about 4.5 mag skies. If I drive out 15 minutes I can probably be close to mag 6. This does not include the 35-40 degree high skydome from Springfield MA. That area is basically off limits to anything fainter than 7th or 8th magnitude, especially if the surface brightness is low.
However I know that my skies are better than probably 75% of folks on these forums. Do I wish it was better? Sure. But I also understand that I'm still pretty lucky.
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