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Arizona lights threaten star watching at major observatories
Arizona's growing population and city lights are dimming skies over Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff and Kitt Peak National Observatory near Tucson. Dr. Hoag warns research is already hindered and cites limited protectable sites, while Dr. Crawford notes rising brightness could push future telescopes to seek new locations. Local rules since 1972 aim to curb glare near Kitt Peak and Mount Hopkins.
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Tucson
Ariza
Arizona
Arthur Hoag
Lowell Observatory
Flagstaff
Kitt Peak National Observatory
Lowell
Hoag
United States
Mauna Kea
Observatory
Hawaii
McDonald Observatory
Texas
U.S
Idaho
David Crawford
Kitt Peak
Pima County
Mount Hopkins
Smithsonian Institution
University of Arizona