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Christmas lights may add to the spirit of the season but they are a major source of light pollution and contribute to orange smog that hangs over towns and cities. Thanks to sky glow, the sight of the galaxy overhead is denied to over 90 per cent of the UK population. Quentin Cooper talks to astronomers who are campaigning for darker skies at night. Producer Fiona Roberts

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Quentin Cooper
Producer:
Fiona Roberts
Source: Radio Times

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