• stabby_cicada@slrpnk.netOP
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      7 months ago

      The majority of children born today are born in densely populated - and highly polluted - cities where they can’t see the stars, and are unlikely to ever have enough disposable income to travel for pleasure. The thesis holds.

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        7 months ago

        The thesis holds.

        no, it does not. for most people that good observation area is in a range of 200-300 km, that can be walked on your feet, if you can’t afford public transport. It is definitely not as convenient as being able to observe from your own backyard, but hardly impossible.