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boneimplosion t1_ixv3075 wrote

Reply to comment by mynameisnotshamus in This satellite photo shows development in the Northeast. The one dark spot in CT-MA is a National Heritage Corridor (The Last Green Valley). Pristine woodlands, clear clean rivers. Half the size of the Grand Canyon; 85% undeveloped. Learn more on Amazing Tales CT: https://AmazingTalesCT.Podbean.com by CTHistory42

Getting into rural New York, I imagine. Someone should impose the state boundary map over the satellite map so we can get a better sense. Maybe I'll take a stab at that tonight. I'd love to know where light pollution is lowest within this region.

Edit: try this map

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mynameisnotshamus t1_ixv6j6e wrote

Thanks in advance if you do. I find this really interesting.

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CTHistory42 OP t1_ixvcqkd wrote

The satellite photo was intended to highlight the fact that the area is rural, more so than "dark" at night (the darkest night time skies in CT are in the very NW corner). Please have a listen to the podcast ( https://AmazingTalesCT.Podbean.com ) to learn about the 700,000 acres of land in eastern CT and south-central MA that is 85% undeveloped, some of it nearly the same as when the Native Americans were the only inhabitants. For info on dark skies (including maps), try this site: https://www.darksky.org

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mynameisnotshamus t1_ixvuxjo wrote

Thanks. Very much looking forward to listening this week - I only tend to listen while I work and I’ve had some time off. You’re doing a great thing here. Podcast and posts - much appreciated, Thank you!!

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