Opinions Section
Dear Happenings Editor,
I am writing in response to last week’s introduction. I am deeply disappointed that an astronomy organization such as yours would peddle pro–light pollution propaganda within its digital pages. Clearly, the author of your weekly e-letter possesses no formal psychological training and should not be dispensing advice of this kind.
One is left to ask: is the MAS perhaps receiving large donations from the manufacturers of upward-pointing LED lights? Hmm. Readers are left to wonder.
Sincerely,
Lenny Glareman
Dear Happenings Editor,
I took great comfort in your wise words in last week’s Happenings. Instead of feeling frustrated each time I step outside at night (I live in downtown Minneapolis), I now simply pretend the entire sky dome is an extension of Camelopardalis.
Then, when I do happen to see a handful of stars—which I wouldn’t if I were actually looking at Camelopardalis—I feel pleasantly surprised. Lowering my expectations has truly made all the difference.
Warm regards,
Doris Dimsky
Dear Happenings Editor,
Thank you for last week’s helpful column. I’ve taken your advice to heart and installed three additional floodlights in my backyard to simplify my sky and protect my mental health.
My neighbors are furious, but I’ve never felt more centered.
Gratefully,
Todd Beamington
