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then how can i see so well out in the desert on amoonless night? the starlight is btight enogh for me to walk around, so wouldn't it be even breghter in space?

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a.ron/wizard,

Before I forget, take a look at this awesome old thread.  Scroll down just a little, to chipdatajeffB's reply.  He also goes by the name "Star Geezer."
http://cs.astronomy.com/asycs/forums/t/36754.aspx

In outer space, starlight has no ambient medium to scatter it.  Therefore, it is known as "diffuse light."  Because it is not scattered, outer space remains quite dark.  

Even our sun's light is not highly visible, unless you are facing in the direction of the sun.

I hope this helps.  Keep Looking Up!
--Ed

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I am not a professional astronomer by any means, but astronomy has been an interest of mine since childhood, and I am well-informed on the subject. If unable to answer someone`s question personally, I will know how to quickly find the answer online, because I keep myself informed about developments in the field and I know where to look for information.

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I worked in an observatory for awhile at one point, doing various interesting things with a computer.

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