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Remote Telescopes Combat Light Pollution for Stargazers

11/13/2025

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Starfront Observatories, co-founded 18 months ago by amateur astronomer Bray Falls in Rockwood, Texas, lets customers control telescopes remotely.
A 2023 study noted a 10% annual increase in light pollution, making stargazing more difficult.
Customers such as Chuck Ayoub of Detroit have shifted their stargazing to Texas to enjoy darker skies.
Customers share their experiences online.
Bray Falls and others make new celestial discoveries that enhance our understanding of space.

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Starfront Observatories, co-founded 18 months ago by amateur astronomer Bray Falls in Rockwood, Texas, lets customers control telescopes remotely.
A 2023 study noted a 10% annual increase in light pollution, making stargazing more difficult.
Customers such as Chuck Ayoub of Detroit have shifted their stargazing to Texas to enjoy darker skies.
Customers share their experiences online.
Bray Falls and others make new celestial discoveries that enhance our understanding of space.