APOD 4.6

This is, by far, the optimal location for any star-gazing session. This is one of the few remaining sweet, dark spots left in the United States: Death Valley, California. This particular image is a 360 degree shot taken two years ago in Racetrack Playa. Light pollution is prevalent in virtually all parts of the United States. The International Dark-Sky Association is working together with national park and preservation agencies to find a solution to light pollution. Unfortunatly, in face of more significant pollution changes, the problem of light pollution may take a backseat.