Light Pollution - Heart of the International Dark Sky Association
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International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) - 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. |
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New England Light Pollution Advisory Group (NELPAG) - http://cfa-www.harvard.edu/cfa/ps/nelpag.html
Everything to do with the problem in New England. Lots of links. Includes information on how to subscribe to the NELPAG forum. |
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International Astronomical Union Working Group on Light Pollution - 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. |
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Illuminating Engineering Society of North America - 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. |
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Light Pollution Awareness Website - http://members.aol.com/ctstarwchr/
Includes lighting pictures, satellite images, the latest news, lots of links and information about how to shield lighting. |
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Atlas of World Light Pollution - http://www.lightpollution.it/dmsp/
A comprehensive atlas of satellite images and artificially created maps of different light pollution measurements covering the globe. |
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Campaign for Dark Skies (CfDS) - http://dark-skies.org
A comprehensive website explaining what the problem is and how it can be tackled in the UK. CfDS is the UKs largest anti-light-pollution campaign group and part of the British Astronomical Association. |
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International Commission on Illumination (CIE) - http://members.eunet.at/cie/
Technical information and guides to the design of non-polluting lighting. Includes links to similar regional organizations. |
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Light Pollution: The Neglected Problem - http://www.monmouth.com/~ksears/litepol1.htm
A short article explaining the problem which appeared in the Winter 1994 issue of the ANJEC Report. |
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Light Pollution Programme, Greece - http://www.eplioan.gr/LP/lp.htm
The website of the Greek educational program on the issue. Extensive information on how the problem is being solved in Greece by an awareness program in schools. |
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Dark Skies Northwest - 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. |
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Light Pollution Information - http://members.aol.com/copernicanview/
Learn how glare can affect anyone with this concise information page collated by the Astronomical Society of Greater Hartford. Includes lots of links. |
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Fatal Light Awareness Program (FLAP) - 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. |
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The Fraser Valley Astronomers' Society - 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. |
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Hawaiian Astronomical Society: Why You Can't See the Stars - http://www.hawastsoc.org/pollution.html
Features links and information on light pollution relevant to Hawaii. |
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IDA Youth Working Group - http://saveourstarryskies.homestead.com/
Provides information about light pollution for young people. |
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Conference on the Ecological Consequences of Artificial Night Lighting - 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. |
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Save Our Sight - http://cowan.bendnet.com/darksky/Default.htm
Gives information about light tresspass, your rights, "security" lighting and technical lighting information. |
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Go Light on the Pollution: An Introduction to the Problem of Light Pollution - http://userpages.umbc.edu/~fmorga1/lp/en/index.html
Simply-written site where one can learn the cause of this threat to our environment, economy and society, and how to be part of the solution to the light pollution problem. |
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Dark Skies Locator - 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. |
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Yerkes Observatory and Light Pollution - http://astro.uchicago.edu/home/web/rhe/Astronomy/lightpollution.html
Information about the fight against light pollution in Yerkes, William's bay. Includes pictures, ordinances, presentations and links. |
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Virginia Outdoor Lighting Taskforce (VOLT) - 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. |
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Institute of Lighting Engineers (ILE), UK - http://www.ile.co.uk/
Forerunner in light pollution control in the UK. Publishes lighting codes and guidance available via the website. Website content is minimal. |
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Light Pollution Awareness Group (LPAG), 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. |
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North Carolina IDA (NCIDA) - http://www.ibiblio.org/ncida/
Includes images, information and local legislation relevant to North Carolina. |
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Craig Cotner's Home Page - http://www.geocities.com/craigcotner/index.html
Two detailed light-pollution maps of Minnesota and various astro-photographs. |
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Eastern Michigan University (EMU) Astronomy Club: Light Pollution - 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. |
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Dark Skies for Northern Ireland - 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 local MP. |
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Rose City Astronomers: Oregon Dark Skies - http://www.rca-omsi.org/darkskies.htm
Includes a information about the effects of light pollution and local darksky sites. |
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Dark Skies for the Adirondacks - http://www.timesunion.com/communities/darksky/
Online community of New York anti-light-pollution campaigners with photographs, newsletters, legislation and other local resources. |
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Light Pollution and Boating Safety - http://members.aol.com/copernicanview/LP_Boating.ppt
Presentation explaining the problem that unshielded lighting presents to boat crews and how it can cause boating accidents. [Requires Microsoft Powerpoint] |
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Me, Mick and M31 - http://www.eclipse.co.uk/pens/m31.html
Information about a children's story book on the problem. |
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Light Pollution Fact Sheet - http://www.4w.com/pac/light.htm
A basic fact sheet on light pollution with terms explained simply. |
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Sky and Telescope - Saving Dark Skies - http://skyandtelescope.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. |
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Lighting in the Countryside: Towards Good Practice - http://www.planning.odpm.gov.uk/litc/
Comprehensive online UK Government publication outlining the government's policy on the issue. Also a good general introduction to the problem. |
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Light Pollution - http://www.soton.ac.uk/~engenvir/environment/noise_and_light/Light.html
A Southampton University webpage on the facts about light pollution and possible solutions for school children. |
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) Lights Page - http://www.rspb.org.uk/youth/green_house/lights/light_page.htm
RSPB page discussing the detrimental effects on birds. |
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Michigan Darksky Association - http://www.net-link.net/~memiller/
Explains the problem, and has pictures, news, local legislation and a message board specific to Michigan. |
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University Lowbrow Astronomers: Light Pollution Issues - http://www.umich.edu/~lowbrows/light/dexter-issues.html
Information and links relevant to South-East Michigan, United States. Covers local regulation. |
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Utah Skies: Light Pollution - http://www.UtahSkies.org/lightpollution
Includes information on good & bad light fixtures, hidden costs and health risks with pictures and links. |
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