Tag #Astro-Tourism

What are the immediate impacts of light pollution in the United States, and what specific actions are being taken in Nevada to address this issue?

Elizabeth Woosley, owner of the Stargazer Inn in Baker, Nevada, observes the Andromeda galaxy from her home, highlighting the diminishing dark skies in America. A group in Nevada is working to preserve these dark skies through various initiatives, including promoting astro-tourism and selling license plates to raise funds. Recent federal budget cuts have increased the urgency of their efforts.