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My best Andromeda shot got ruined by a neighbor's security light
I was out in my backyard in Tucson, finally getting a clear shot after two hours of tracking. Right as I started the final exposure, a new motion light across the fence turned on and flooded my sensor with orange. Has anyone else had luck talking to neighbors about light pollution for astro shots?
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logan_wells5mo ago
It's funny how many modern problems get solved with old-school stuff like baked goods. I've seen it work for noise complaints and even getting someone to move their trash cans. The trick is making it a friendly chat, not a complaint, which is way harder than it sounds.
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ivan7745mo ago
My buddy in Flagstaff baked his neighbor cookies and they agreed to shield that light after sunset.
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carter.joseph2mo ago
Wait, so the universe's most photogenic galaxy got photobombed by a suburban porch light? I guess even Andromeda can't compete with a homeowner's fear of raccoons digging through their trash. Glad the cookie diplomacy worked out though, that's some serious next-level neighbor negotiation right there.
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