This chapter highlights the collaboration between National Geographic and the podcast show, focusing on their project called Life at Night. They discuss the impact of light pollution on animals, particularly migratory birds, and how it disrupts their navigation systems. The chapter also explores the visibility of cities like Las Vegas from far distances and discusses the phenomenon of sky glow.
Where are the darkest skies in the US? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice learn about dark sky efforts, light pollution, and cool places to stargaze with guests astrophysicist Matt O’Dowd, photographer Babak Tafreshi, and national park ranger Bradley Mills.
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