Please explain the extent of light pollution's interference of the viewing

Subject: Please explain the extent of light pollution's interference of the viewing

Date: Sun Mar 7 20:42:14 1999
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Area of science: Astronomy
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of stars with the naked eye. I'm wondering how much it affects 
the brightness of stars and how far away from a major city you 
need to be to avoid this problem.

Re: Please explain the extent of light pollution's interference of the viewing

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