The threat of light pollution puts the world’s darkest skies in the Atacama Desert at risk - SooLeader.com

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• ⬤ Light pollution from Chile's growing cities threatens the Atacama Desert's dark skies, a region known for its minimal light pollution, potentially impacting astronomical research.
• ⬤ The Atacama Desert's darkness is crucial for stargazing and astronomical observations, and light pollution could compromise the region's scientific research.
• ⬤ Conservation efforts are underway to mitigate the impact of light pollution on the region's unique dark skies.