At a time (1)___people___________ interest in astronomy is on the increase, amateur astronomers are finding (2)___it___________ increasingly difficult to observe the Milky Way from their back gardens. The (3)______________ for this is that the night sky is gradually being lost to light pollution, (4)______________ threatens to make astronomy a privilege that only scientists can enjoy.

            In (5)______________ to this growing threat, the International Dark Sky Association has set about awarding Dark Sky Reserve status to places that have so (6)______________ escaped the adverse effect of light pollution. When such a place is given this award, (7)______________ recognition of its exceptional night skies, it is protected by regulations to prevent light pollution. Up to (8)_____________, only a handful of places have been granted Dark Sky Reserve Status, but there are plans for (9)_____________ to be added so that amateur astronomers can continue to enjoy the night sky just as much as their (10)_____________ counterparts.

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