North Korea is Dark

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[n2rox]

South Korea is bright, North Korea is dark. This amazing image was made by the orbiting Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP) satellite over regions of the world at night. The DMSP is a Department of Defense (DoD) program run by the Air Force Space and Missle Systems Center (SMC). The Defense Meteorological Satellite Program satellites carry the Operational Linescan System (OLS) in low-altitude polar orbits. These satellites record nighttime data. The Operational Linescan System has a unique low-light imaging capability ddeveloped for the detection of clouds using moonlight. In addition to moonlit clouds, the OLS also detects lights from human settlements,fires, gas flares, heavily lit fishing boats, lightning and the aurora. It is possible to distinguish four primary types of lights present at the earth's surface: human settlements, fires, gas flares, and fishing boats.

[n2rox]

Totally amazing on those nights when it took 5 minutes before you could see your hand in front of your face. One of the things I miss most about the Navy are those star gazing nights.

facilitas ad marem (versatility at sea)

[hove]

I guess that's why they needed to start up that nuke generator.

Isn't communism wonderful?

[Doctor Stochastic]

South Korea looks like an island.

[DannyTN]

Yes it's a good thing.

Those stars aren't really important to us. The people and things we see thanks to electric light are much more important. Besides we have hubble to give us better views than were ever possible before.

According to revelations, during the 1000 year reign of Christ which may be just around the corner, the nighttime is supposed to be as bright as day and the daytime is supposed to be 7 times brighter than it is now. It sounds like we might not be seeing any stars.

If you are unfortunate enought to live throught the tribulation, but fortunate enough to survive it, I'd short light bulbs and invest in solar cell technolgy.

[n2rox]

Totally amazing on those nights when it took 5 minutes before you could see your hand in front of your face. One of the things I miss most about the Navy are those star gazing nights.

facilitas ad marem (versatility at sea)

[norraad]

North K is the island, ruled by Moe(K Ill Song, 1 of the 3 stooges).

[sanchmo]

I remember driving through the Utah desert one night on my honeymoon, and pulling over to gaze up at the sky. My heart started racing when I took it all in - and when I thought that for most of human existence, this is what everyone saw every night!!!

But, still, if you look at the where the dark areas are on that photo - I'm still better off than they are.

[aimhigh]

North Korea has to ration its electrical power to different regions at different times, depending on the load.

[maica]

Re # 13: Check out this link for the lack of light in North Korea.

[theDentist]

Just another example of non-Marxist societies oppressing young and innocent electrons for their own personal profit.

[ExpandNATO]

More likely much of it under blackout restrictions, afterall they believe they will be attacked any minute now for the last 50 years.

[oyez]

I recall my Air Crew days over the Atlantic. Just about dusk on a clear evening. Its almost indescribible. Nothing but a dark blue sky above and nothing but black sea below. Talk about a solitary and insignificant feeling.

[earplug]

Take a rocket ride if you need to see stars. Or take a long boat ride.

[No.6]

What's with this hostility to star-viewing?

Hey, I'm all for lighting the ground, but what's the point of lighting up space, or air a mile up? Looking for something up there? :)

[VOA]

some demographers should do a study...and show how in terms of immigration...

The tired, poor, huddled mass head for the light.

or at least aren't trying to flee it!

[VOA]

North Korea has to ration its electrical power to different regions at
different times, depending on the load.

Thanks for that information.
You've given me a priceless bit of information for polite dinner conversation...
with liberal Deocratic California friends...

Q: North Korea and California...what's the common denominator(s)?

A: Both have irrational leaders and not enough electricity...

I'm amazed that now I can say something nice about North Korea...at least the people of the
country didn't elect their insane leader!

[RightWhale]

a solitary and insignificant feeling

That is a common view. Another is to feel enhanced by viewing all that. It's big, you are part of that, you are part of something big.

[starboardside]

I have been out to sea also, and looking up in the night sky in the middle of the Pacific (or Atlantic and Indian) oceans, I noticed a glowing "haze", I realized that "haze" is the center of the Milky Way Galaxy. Many of those stars in the center are at least 75,000 light-years away from us. Also seen numerous "shooting stars" (meteors), more than you can see on land.

[Huck]

That is, 99% of the sky is washed out and permanently invisible. Is this a good thing?

My initial reaction to this post, as you saw, was to note the benefits to amateur astronomers. I think you can guess my answer to your question.

[oyez]

That is true as well.