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Dark Sky Loss as LED Lights Grow, Stars Fade
University of Iowa astronomers and local experts warn LED street lighting reduces visible stars. They note students rarely see the Milky Way, while researchers advocate shields and warm color temperatures to protect dark skies. MidAmerican Energy and Alliant Energy plan wide LED upgrades, promising energy savings and lower maintenance.
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Cook
University of Iowa
Robert Mutel
Arizona
Doug Slauson
The
Cedar Amateur Astronomers
Eastern Iowa Observatory
Palisades- Dows Preserve
Linn County Conservation Board
Slauson
Nebraska
Brent Studer
Iowa City
Kirkwood Community College
Studer
MidAmerican Energy
Alliant
Iowa
MidAmerican
Ashton Newman
Alliant Energy
Wisconsin
Cedar Rapids
Justin Foss
Foss
Newman
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