The effects of light pollution on astronomy are increasing

Sálvora Island

Imagen obtenida desde la isla de Sálvora, en el norte de España, que es parte del Destino Turístico Starlight Parque Nacional de Galicia de las Islas Atlánticas. El resplandor brillante del cielo en la parte inferior izquierda se produce por la contaminación lumínica, principalmente por el uso de LED blancos y azules y luminarias mal apantalladas de las ciudades situadas en la costa continental de las Rías Baixas, Galicia. Compara el número de estrellas visibles en las partes inferior izquierda y superior derecha de la imagen. Crédito: Fernando Rey.

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