By Meritxell Freixas Valle del Elqui, Chile, Feb 20 (EFE).- To protect and preserve the darkness of northern Chile’s skies, which are considered unique for astronomical observation, volunteer brigades from the Elqui Valley are educating their neighbors about the risks that light pollution poses to astronomy, human health, and natural ecosystems. “We created the Dark …
New Nature paper contains the results of international observing campaign conducted over 130 days. Scientists, including astronomers from the International Astronomical Union Centre for the Protection of the Dark and Quiet Sky from Satellite Constellation Interference (IAU CPS), have published a