I used to think light pollution apps were a gimmick... then I checked my spot in Wichita.

For a year I just picked random spots in my yard and hoped for the best. Last week I pulled up a light pollution map and found a darker corner behind my shed I never tried. The Bortle scale reading there was 5 compared to 7 in my driveway. Over 3 nights I saw 12 more stars than usual and even caught a faint glimpse of the Andromeda galaxy. This whole time I was 30 feet from a way better view. Has anyone else found a hidden sweet spot in their own yard by checking maps?

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angela439d ago

My buddy found a whole constellation from behind his compost bin.

jenniferb539d ago

Oh come on, you know that's just weird mold patterns.