Night Lights December 19, 2010

The stars may be immune to humanity's influence, but our view of the night sky is not. Today, most children have heard of the Big Dipper and the Milky Way, but many have never seen these celestial splendors. In 'Night Lights,' explore the challenges that light pollution presents to stargazers of all ages. Discover the benefits of protecting the darkness of the night sky along with safety-conscious strategies for combating light pollution. While we may never be able to return the city sky to its original pristine state, there are plenty of objects that can be observed from a suburban backyard using an inexpensive pair of binoculars. 'Night Lights' shows you where and how to look.