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Light pollution takes 'star' out of gazers

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Light pollution is most prevalent in urban areas across the U.S. Many parts of Florida are not good for people looking to catch a nice view of stars. Here's some information about where you'll find the most and least polluted areas in case you want to do some star gazing.

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Here is another map that has details about where to check out the night sky, including detailed light pollution maps for areas all over Florida.

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