In this chapter, two astrophysicists discuss the impact of light pollution on stargazing and the benefits of being in a desert for observing the night sky. They talk about the visibility of stars in different locations and explain how deserts and dry mountaintops are ideal for observatories. They also highlight some great locations in the United States for stargazing.

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