The World Atlas of Light Pollution

The World Atlas of Light Pollution
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ISBN-10 : 1534642560
ISBN-13 : 9781534642560
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Book Synopsis The World Atlas of Light Pollution by : Fabio Falchi

Download or read book The World Atlas of Light Pollution written by Fabio Falchi and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-06-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first book that shows in detail the spread of light pollution on our planet. It is the result of years of research by the author and his collaborators. The book contains full color plates of the continents and of the main countries, showing the brightness of the night sky at zenith due to light pollution.It can help to choose the best places for stargazing or the nearest site to admire the view of the Milky Way. It will show how polluted is the place where you live.The book also describe how to reduce light pollution and its negative consequences on economy, environment and human health.Beside all this, the spectacular plates it presents are a call to action to preserve the last naturally dark places on our planet and to restore the night as it has been for billion years.


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