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A broad yet simple introduction to the the problem's effects and its minimisation. Includes success
stories in the UK and elsewhere; good and bad examples of different fixture types; rebuttals of
common misconceptions; links to news articles, and details of educational projects and how the
public can help.
http://www.star.le.ac.uk/astrosoc/cfds
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Irish Light Pollution Awareness Campaign
Aimed at improving the quality of exterior lighting in Ireland and reducing light pollution.
http://www.irishastronomy.org/ilpac/
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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
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Edmonton Area Light Pollution Awareness and Abatement
Explanatory information, links, news, photographs, a mailing list, FAQ's and personal stories from
this region of Canada.
http://www3.telus.net/~hgibbins/lightpollution/
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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
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Outdoor Lighting Resources
good and bad lighting images with explanations, a local survey with results, a local lighting
ordinance, and local news articles by an astronomer from Michigan, United States.
http://geocities.com/eric74382000/main.htm
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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
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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/
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Understanding, Assessing and Resolving Light-Pollution Problems on Sea Turtle Nesting Beaches
Comprehensive report by the Florida Marine Research Institute into the effects on turtles with
relevant lighting specifications to be implemented near nesting sites.
http://www.floridamarine.org/publications/publication_info.asp?id=39080
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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 local MP.
http://www.darkskies4ni.co.uk/
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Light Pollution in Italy
Extensive maps and data charting the extent of light pollution in Italy and the effectiveness of
its control using lighting codes.
http://debora.pd.astro.it/cinzano/en/
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Campaign for Dark Skies (CfDS)
A comprehensive website explaining what the problem is and how it can be tackled in the UK. CfDS
is the UK's largest anti-light-pollution campaign group and part of the British Astronomical
Association.
http://www.dark-skies.org/
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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.planning.odpm.gov.uk/litc/
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Shire Oaks Science Year
Information about the science-year project on light pollution at Shire Oaks school. Includes
photographs, explanations of the problem and its causes & effects and a light pollution
questionnaire for pupils.
http://www.shire-oak.walsall.sch.uk/subjects/sciweb/scienceyear/index.htm
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Ted's Astropix: Light Pollution Scourge
Personal "sermon" on light pollution by a Ohio resident with various bits of information
on the topic.
http://www.saker.com/astropix/astropix.htm
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Dark Sky 2002: The Second European Symposium on the Protection of the Night Sky
Information about the conference to be held in Lucerne, Switzerland in September 2002. Includes a
detailed programme; an online registration form, and photographs of, a map of and information about
the location.
http://darksky.ch/ds2002/
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IDA Youth Working Group
Provides information about light pollution for young people.
http://saveourstarryskies.homestead.com/
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The Croydon Astronomical Society: Light Pollution
Information about the problem in Croydon.
http://www.croydonastro.org.uk/lights.htm
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Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) Lights Page
RSPB page discussing the detrimental effects on birds.
http://www.rspb.org.uk/youth/green_house/lights/light_page.htm
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Save Our Sight
Gives information about light tresspass, your rights, "security" lighting and technical
lighting information.
http://cowan.bendnet.com/darksky/Default.htm
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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
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Yerkes Observatory and Light Pollution
Information about the fight against light pollution in Yerkes, William's bay. Includes pictures,
ordinances, presentations and links.
http://astro.uchicago.edu/home/web/rhe/Astronomy/lightpollution.html
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Me, Mick and M31
Information about a children's story book on the problem.
http://www.eclipse.co.uk/pens/m31.html
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Go Light on the Pollution: An Introduction to the Problem of Light Pollution
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.
http://userpages.umbc.edu/~fmorga1/lp/en/index.html
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Light Pollution and Boating Safety
Presentation explaining the problem that unshielded lighting presents to boat crews and how it can
cause boating accidents. [Requires Microsoft Powerpoint]
http://members.aol.com/copernicanview/LP_Boating.ppt
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Huachuca Astronomy Club (HAC)
Includes information on lighting ordinances in Southeast Arizona.
http://c3po.cochise.cc.az.us/astro/
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Back Bay Amateur Astronomers: Astronomy's Greatest Threat
A page by a group of astronomers fighting the problem.
http://groups.hamptonroads.com/pages1.cfm?page_id=3963
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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.u-net.com/ph/mas/light_pollution.htm
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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/
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Light Pollution: Measurements and Means of Intervention
Webpage detailing conclusions of a meeting held in Asiago, Italy on the issue.
http://www.pd.astro.it/TNG/publications/news/12/12cinzan.html
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New Jersey Astronomical Association: Light Pollution
A short explanation of the problem.
http://www.njaa.org/light.html
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European Southern Observatory (ESO)
Contains technical information on the subject.
http://www.eso.org/outreach/spec-prog/aol/market/collaboration/lpoll/
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Sydney Outdoor Lighting Improvement Society [SOLIS]
Includes a range of general information about how anyone can improve their lighting as well as
information on how the group is combating the problem in Sydney.
http://solissydney.tripod.com
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Where has the night sky gone, and why should we care?
A research paper investigating the development of and possible solutions to light pollution.
http://members.aol.com/ctstarwchr/nightsky.htm
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Dark Skies for the Adirondacks
Online community of New York anti-light-pollution campaigners with photographs, newsletters,
legislation and other local resources.
http://www.timesunion.com/communities/darksky/
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Cherry Springs State Park
Information and links on stargazing in one of the darkest sky sites in Eastern USA
http://members.aol.com/CherrySpSP/
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Craig Cotner's Home Page
Two detailed light-pollution maps of Minnesota and various astro-photographs.
http://www.geocities.com/craigcotner/index.html
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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://skyandtelescope.com/resources/darksky/
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The Anti-Light Pollution Section of the Astronomical Society of Denmark (AS-ALS)
A webpage explaining the history and objectives of the organisation, and how to become a member.
http://as.dsri.dk/sect/light.html
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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/
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Santa Clara Valley Lighting and the Lick Observatory
Lick Observatory is exploring ways in which the lighting needs of the growing Santa Clara Valley
can be met while still preserving Lick's position at the forefront of astronomical research. Also
includes relevant links.
http://herbie.ucolick.org/public/lighting/
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Light Pollution: The Neglected Problem
A short article explaining the problem which appeared in the Winter 1994 issue of the ANJEC
Report.
http://www.monmouth.com/~ksears/litepol1.htm
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Indiana Council on Outdoor Lighting Education (ICOLE)
Comprehensive information on the abatement of light pollution in Indiana including general links
and resources as well as updates.
http://home.att.net/~icole/
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Effective Outdoor Lighting Council of Texas (EOLC)
Latest news on the abatement of light pollution in Texas and how anyone can help.
http://users2.ev1.net/~mmccants/eolc/
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American Astronomical Society Committee on Light Pollution, Radio Interference and Space Debris
Includes information on this pioneering committee and what they do. Also includes lists of books,
magazine articles and weblinks. Much of the information is out-of-date.
http://www.aas.org/~light/
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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/
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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://home.epix.net/~ghonis/
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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
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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/
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North Carolina IDA (NCIDA)
Includes images, information and local legislation relevant to North Carolina.
http://www.ibiblio.org/ncida/
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Michigan Darksky Association
Explains the problem, and has pictures, news, local legislation and a message board specific to
Michigan.
http://www.net-link.net/~memiller/
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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
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Light Pollution Awareness Website
Includes lighting pictures, satellite images, the latest news, lots of links and information about
how to shield lighting.
http://members.aol.com/ctstarwchr/
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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/
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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/
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Illuminating Engineering Society of Australia and New Zealand (IESANZ)
The IESANZ is the central organization for lighting engineers in the area who set guidelines on
light pollution control and energy efficiency.
http://www.iesanz.asn.au/
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Utah Skies: Light Pollution
Includes information on good & bad light fixtures, hidden costs and health risks with pictures
and links.
http://www.UtahSkies.org/lightpollution
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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/
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International Commission on Illumination (CIE)
Technical information and guides to the design of non-polluting lighting. Includes links to
similar regional organizations.
http://members.eunet.at/cie/
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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/
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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://cfa-www.harvard.edu/cfa/ps/nelpag.html
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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.co.uk/
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William's Bay Lighting Ordinance
A school project on light pollution in the United States.
http://www.geocities.com/psxwoman/
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Outdoor Lighting Resources - Efficient Outdoor Lighting Benefits Us All
Webpage of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection explaining some effects of
obtrusive lighting.
http://www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/deputate/pollprev/lighting/outdoor.htm
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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/
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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/
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Star Watch UK
Explains how Star Watch UK, a survey of light pollution in the UK was undertaken. The project is,
at least for the time being, not taking in results.
http://www.u-net.com/ph/starw-uk/home.htm
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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/
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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
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Light Pollution Programme, Greece
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.
http://www.eplioan.gr/LP/lp.htm
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Rose City Astronomers: Oregon Dark Skies
Includes a information about the effects of light pollution and local darksky sites.
http://www.rca-omsi.org/darkskies.htm
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Light Pollution Information
Learn how glare can affect anyone with this concise information page collated by the Astronomical
Society of Greater Hartford. Includes lots of links.
http://members.aol.com/copernicanview/
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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/
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