Photo by Till Credner and Sven Koble
The night skies inspired the imagination of our ancestors for eons. It told us something about our place in the universe. Today, much of this natural heritage is spoiled by misdirected nighttime lighting. Have you ever been under truly dark skies? It can be an amazing experience. Can you spot the Big Dipper in this photo? Under dark skies, it can be difficult to identify even the most common constellations due to the sheer number of stars in the sky.