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Light Pollution (81)
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» International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) 
A non-profit member organization that teaches others how to preserve the night sky through factsheets, law references, pictures, and web resources.
http://www.darksky.org/
A non-profit member organization that teaches others how to preserve the night sky through factsheets, law references, pictures, and web resources.
http://www.darksky.org/
Sites:
» A Solution for the Problem of Light Pollution?
A short page explaining how lighting can be made to reduce the astronomical effects of pollution by Manchester Astronomical Society.
http://www.mikeoates.org/mas/light_pollution.htm
A short page explaining how lighting can be made to reduce the astronomical effects of pollution by Manchester Astronomical Society.
http://www.mikeoates.org/mas/light_pollution.htm
» Atlas of World Light Pollution
A comprehensive atlas of satellite images and artificially created maps of different light pollution measurements covering the globe.
http://www.lightpollution.it/dmsp/
A comprehensive atlas of satellite images and artificially created maps of different light pollution measurements covering the globe.
http://www.lightpollution.it/dmsp/
» Conference on the Ecological Consequences of Artificial Night Lighting
Comprehensive information about a conference on ecological effects which took place in February 2002 including abstracts and references on the topic.
http://www.urbanwildlands.org/conference.html
Comprehensive information about a conference on ecological effects which took place in February 2002 including abstracts and references on the topic.
http://www.urbanwildlands.org/conference.html
» Dark Skies Locator
Use this site to find a light-pollution-free location. View conditions from various cities around the world.
http://home.hiwaay.net/~krcool/Astro/Night/darksky.htm
Use this site to find a light-pollution-free location. View conditions from various cities around the world.
http://home.hiwaay.net/~krcool/Astro/Night/darksky.htm
» Dark Skies Northwest
News, video, slide-shows and images. Includes outdoor lighting codes, mailing list subscriptions, member information and links to further regional information.
http://www.scn.org/darksky/
News, video, slide-shows and images. Includes outdoor lighting codes, mailing list subscriptions, member information and links to further regional information.
http://www.scn.org/darksky/
» Dark Skies for Northern Ireland
Explains the problem in Northern Ireland with photographs; maps of its extent, and information on its effect on residents and crime. Includes a message board, help on installing friendlier lighting fixtures, links and correspondence on regulation with a l
http://www.darkskies4ni.co.uk/
Explains the problem in Northern Ireland with photographs; maps of its extent, and information on its effect on residents and crime. Includes a message board, help on installing friendlier lighting fixtures, links and correspondence on regulation with a l
http://www.darkskies4ni.co.uk/
» Eastern Michigan University (EMU) Astronomy Club: Light Pollution
Essays on the causes and effects of light pollution, as well as information about local regulations to combat the problem.
http://www.physics.emich.edu/sherzer/lightpol.htm
Essays on the causes and effects of light pollution, as well as information about local regulations to combat the problem.
http://www.physics.emich.edu/sherzer/lightpol.htm
» Edmonton Area Light Pollution Awareness and Abatement
Explanatory information, links, news, photographs, a mailing list, FAQs and personal stories from this region of Canada.
http://www3.telus.net/~hgibbins/lightpollution/
Explanatory information, links, news, photographs, a mailing list, FAQs and personal stories from this region of Canada.
http://www3.telus.net/~hgibbins/lightpollution/
» European Southern Observatory (ESO)
Contains technical information on the subject.
http://www.eso.org/outreach/spec-prog/aol/market/collaboration/lpoll/
Contains technical information on the subject.
http://www.eso.org/outreach/spec-prog/aol/market/collaboration/lpoll/
» Fatal Light Awareness Program (FLAP)
Information on how light pollution affects birds, and what steps must be taken to save the lives of birds by reducing lighting.
http://www.flap.org/
Information on how light pollution affects birds, and what steps must be taken to save the lives of birds by reducing lighting.
http://www.flap.org/
» Hawaiian Astronomical Society: Why You Can't See the Stars
Features links and information on light pollution relevant to Hawaii.
http://www.hawastsoc.org/pollution.html
Features links and information on light pollution relevant to Hawaii.
http://www.hawastsoc.org/pollution.html
» Illuminating Engineering Society of North America
The IESNA is the authority on the lighting industry in the USA, Canada and Mexico and one of the forerunners in the control of this form of pollution. Information available on manufacturers, acceptable designs and lighting codes.
http://www.iesna.org/
The IESNA is the authority on the lighting industry in the USA, Canada and Mexico and one of the forerunners in the control of this form of pollution. Information available on manufacturers, acceptable designs and lighting codes.
http://www.iesna.org/
» Institute of Lighting Engineers (ILE), UK
Forerunner in light pollution control in the UK. Publishes lighting codes and guidance available via the website. Website content is minimal.
http://www.ile.org.uk/
Forerunner in light pollution control in the UK. Publishes lighting codes and guidance available via the website. Website content is minimal.
http://www.ile.org.uk/
» International Astronomical Union Working Group on Light Pollution
Explains how the working group is helping to combat the problem at the moment and how anyone can help. Also includes various links and general information.
http://www.ctio.noao.edu/light_pollution/iau50/
Explains how the working group is helping to combat the problem at the moment and how anyone can help. Also includes various links and general information.
http://www.ctio.noao.edu/light_pollution/iau50/
» International Commission on Illumination (CIE)
Technical information and guides to the design of non-polluting lighting. Includes links to similar regional organizations.
http://www.cie.co.at/
Technical information and guides to the design of non-polluting lighting. Includes links to similar regional organizations.
http://www.cie.co.at/
» Irish Light Pollution Awareness Campaign
Aimed at improving the quality of exterior lighting in Ireland and reducing light pollution.
http://www.ilpac.eu/
Aimed at improving the quality of exterior lighting in Ireland and reducing light pollution.
http://www.ilpac.eu/
» Izera Dark-Sky Park
Czech-Polish project for defeating darkness in the Izera Mountains. Features information about light pollution, darkness conservation, darkness of the Izera Mountains, events and press releases.
http://www.astro.uni.wroc.pl/projekty_izerskie/izera-darksky/
Czech-Polish project for defeating darkness in the Izera Mountains. Features information about light pollution, darkness conservation, darkness of the Izera Mountains, events and press releases.
http://www.astro.uni.wroc.pl/projekty_izerskie/izera-darksky/
» Light Pollution Awareness Group (LPAG), Malta
Explains how light pollution can and is been controlled in Malta. Lots of links. LPAG is a part of The Astronomical Society Of Malta.
http://www.maltastro.org/lpag/
Explains how light pollution can and is been controlled in Malta. Lots of links. LPAG is a part of The Astronomical Society Of Malta.
http://www.maltastro.org/lpag/
» Light Pollution Fact Sheet
A basic fact sheet on light pollution, with terms explained in layman's language. Provided by the Prairie Astronomy Club.
http://www.prairieastronomyclub.org/light.htm
A basic fact sheet on light pollution, with terms explained in layman's language. Provided by the Prairie Astronomy Club.
http://www.prairieastronomyclub.org/light.htm
» LightPollution.org.uk
Discusses effects of light pollution on the environment and contains articles and links to news items.
http://www.lightpollution.org.uk
Discusses effects of light pollution on the environment and contains articles and links to news items.
http://www.lightpollution.org.uk
» Lighting in the Countryside: Towards Good Practice
Comprehensive online UK Government publication outlining the government's policy on the issue. Also a good general introduction to the problem.
http://www.communities.gov.uk/archived/publications/planningandbuilding/lighting
Comprehensive online UK Government publication outlining the government's policy on the issue. Also a good general introduction to the problem.
http://www.communities.gov.uk/archived/publications/planningandbuilding/lighting
» Michigan Darksky Association
Explains the problem, and has pictures, news, local legislation and a message board specific to Michigan.
http://my.net-link.net/~memiller/
Explains the problem, and has pictures, news, local legislation and a message board specific to Michigan.
http://my.net-link.net/~memiller/
» Minnesota Astronomical Society: Light Pollution
A light-pollution map of Minnesota, a news story about local light pollution and information about what can be done locally.
http://www.mnastro.org/onan/lpintro.htm
A light-pollution map of Minnesota, a news story about local light pollution and information about what can be done locally.
http://www.mnastro.org/onan/lpintro.htm
» New England Light Pollution Advisory Group (NELPAG)
Everything to do with the problem in New England. Lots of links. Includes information on how to subscribe to the NELPAG forum.
http://www.cfa.harvard.edu/nelpag/nelpag.html
Everything to do with the problem in New England. Lots of links. Includes information on how to subscribe to the NELPAG forum.
http://www.cfa.harvard.edu/nelpag/nelpag.html
» New Hampshire Citizens for Responsible Lighting (NHCRL)
Includes local information relevant to New Hampshire and NHCRL newsletters. Minimal web content.
http://www.mv.com/users/lopez/nhcrl/
Includes local information relevant to New Hampshire and NHCRL newsletters. Minimal web content.
http://www.mv.com/users/lopez/nhcrl/
» New Jersey Astronomical Association: Light Pollution
A short explanation of the problem.
http://www.njaa.org/light.html
A short explanation of the problem.
http://www.njaa.org/light.html
» North Carolina IDA (NCIDA)
Includes images, information and local legislation relevant to North Carolina.
http://www.ibiblio.org/ncida/
Includes images, information and local legislation relevant to North Carolina.
http://www.ibiblio.org/ncida/
» Office for the Protection of the Quality of the Sky of the Institute of Astrophysics of Canarias
Includes pictures and animations, and information on full-cut-off lighting, technical specifications, energy efficiency, and other forms of astronomical pollution. Also includes the laws applicable in the Canary islands.
http://www.iac.es/proyect/otpc/
Includes pictures and animations, and information on full-cut-off lighting, technical specifications, energy efficiency, and other forms of astronomical pollution. Also includes the laws applicable in the Canary islands.
http://www.iac.es/proyect/otpc/
» Pennsylvania Outdoor Lighting Council (POLC)
Comprehensive information on the latest lighting situation in Pennsylvania with pictures, links, and guidance on how anyone can help. Home of Pennsylvanians for an Outdoor Lighting Control Act (POLCA).
http://www.polcouncil.org/
Comprehensive information on the latest lighting situation in Pennsylvania with pictures, links, and guidance on how anyone can help. Home of Pennsylvanians for an Outdoor Lighting Control Act (POLCA).
http://www.polcouncil.org/
» Rose City Astronomers: Oregon Dark Skies
Includes a information about the effects of light pollution and local darksky sites.
http://www.rosecityastronomers.org/resources/ida.htm
Includes a information about the effects of light pollution and local darksky sites.
http://www.rosecityastronomers.org/resources/ida.htm
» Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) Light Pollution Abatement Program (LPAP)
Explains how the problem is and can be tackled in Canada with the LPAP. Contains helpful Canadian information.
http://www.rasc.ca/light/
Explains how the problem is and can be tackled in Canada with the LPAP. Contains helpful Canadian information.
http://www.rasc.ca/light/
» Sensible and Efficient Lighting to Enhance the Night-time Environment (SELENE), New York
SELENE is working to eliminate inappropriate lighting in New York. Extensive website with facts and information about helping to fight for better lighting legislation in the city.
http://selene-ny.org/
SELENE is working to eliminate inappropriate lighting in New York. Extensive website with facts and information about helping to fight for better lighting legislation in the city.
http://selene-ny.org/
» Sky and Telescope - Saving Dark Skies
Various articles about light pollution including one on the history of the problem, one on rating the darkness of your sky, one on how astronomers can do more to help reduce light pollution and one on good lighting fixtures.
http://skytonight.com/resources/darksky/
Various articles about light pollution including one on the history of the problem, one on rating the darkness of your sky, one on how astronomers can do more to help reduce light pollution and one on good lighting fixtures.
http://skytonight.com/resources/darksky/
» Skyglow across the Great Lakes
Images of sky glow from both sides of Lake Michigan in the USA.
http://www.streetlights.us
Images of sky glow from both sides of Lake Michigan in the USA.
http://www.streetlights.us
» Sydney Outdoor Lighting Improvement Society [SOLIS]
Includes a range of general information about how anyone can improve their outdoor lighting as well as information on how the group is combating the problem in Sydney.
http://solis.org.au/
Includes a range of general information about how anyone can improve their outdoor lighting as well as information on how the group is combating the problem in Sydney.
http://solis.org.au/
» The Croydon Astronomical Society: Light Pollution
Information about the problem in Croydon.
http://www.croydonastro.org.uk/lights.htm
Information about the problem in Croydon.
http://www.croydonastro.org.uk/lights.htm
» The Fraser Valley Astronomers' Society
A local astronomy site with comprehensive information about the local darksky park including directions; as well as videos on the problem, and information about its effects on health and astronomy.
http://www.fvas.net/
A local astronomy site with comprehensive information about the local darksky park including directions; as well as videos on the problem, and information about its effects on health and astronomy.
http://www.fvas.net/
» University Lowbrow Astronomers: Light Pollution Issues
Information and links relevant to South-East Michigan, United States. Covers local regulation.
http://www.umich.edu/~lowbrows/light/dexter-issues.html
Information and links relevant to South-East Michigan, United States. Covers local regulation.
http://www.umich.edu/~lowbrows/light/dexter-issues.html
» Utah Skies: Light Pollution
Includes information on good and bad light fixtures, hidden costs and health risks with pictures and links.
http://www.utahskies.org/light-pollution/
Includes information on good and bad light fixtures, hidden costs and health risks with pictures and links.
http://www.utahskies.org/light-pollution/
» Virginia Outdoor Lighting Taskforce (VOLT)
Promotes the use of safe and efficient outdoor lighting. Comprehensive website with everything there is to know on the problem in Virginia and the latest on VOLT's campaign for better lighting ordinances.
http://www.volt.org/
Promotes the use of safe and efficient outdoor lighting. Comprehensive website with everything there is to know on the problem in Virginia and the latest on VOLT's campaign for better lighting ordinances.
http://www.volt.org/
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