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European Southern Observatory (ESO)
Contains technical information on the subject.
http://www.eso.org/outreach/spec-prog/aol/...
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/
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/...
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/
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
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/
Skyglow across the Great Lakes
Images of sky glow from both sides of Lake Michigan in the USA.
http://www.streetlights.us
The Croydon Astronomical Society: Light Pollution
Information about the problem in Croydon.
http://www.croydonastro.org.uk/lights.htm
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/ne...
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/
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/po...
Fatal Light Awareness Program
Highlights the problem of tower kills - migrant bird collisions with lighted structures.
http://www.flap.org/
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/
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/l...
Pennsylvania Outdoor Lighting Council (POLC)
Information on the state's latest lighting situation with photos, links, guidance on how to help with glare, light trespass and skyglow caused by light pollution. Includes information on creating local ordinances, and contacts.
http://home.epix.net/~ghonis/
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
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_polluti...
North Carolina IDA (NCIDA)
Includes images, information and local legislation relevant to North Carolina.
http://www.ibiblio.org/ncida/
Cherry Springs State Park
Information and links on stargazing in one of the darkest sky sites in Eastern USA
http://members.aol.com/CherrySpSP/
Irish Light Pollution Awareness Campaign
Aimed at improving the quality of exterior lighting in Ireland and reducing light pollution.
http://www.irishastronomy.org/ilpac/
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....
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/
Huachuca Astronomy
Amateur astronomy in Cochise County.
http://c3po.cochise.cc.az.us/astro/
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/
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/i...
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/dark...
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/
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/
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/Ast...
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/
New Jersey Astronomical Association: Light Pollution
A short explanation of the problem.
http://www.njaa.org/light.html
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/
Lighting in the Countryside - Towards Good Practice
Comprehensive online UK Government publication outlining the government's policy on the issue. (1997)
http://www.communities.gov.uk/index.asp?id...
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
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/
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/
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/darks...
New England Light Pollution Advisory Group
Volunteer organization whose purpose is to educate the public on the hazards of outdoor night lighting, through meetings across the region, information at the website and online publications.
http://cfa-www.harvard.edu/cfa/ps/nelpag.h...
Citizens for Responsible Lighting (CRL)
Information about the international non-profit organization and why they are campaigning for better lighting, a golssary of lighting terms, technical information, links to related publications and standards.
http://www.crlaction.org
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
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
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...
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/
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/
IDA Youth Working Group
Provides information about light pollution for young people.
http://saveourstarryskies.homestead.com/
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/
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
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/
Back Bay Amateur Astronomers: Astronomy's Greatest Threat
A page by a group of astronomers fighting the problem.
http://groups.hamptonroads.com/pages1.cfm?...
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...
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/dexte...
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/
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/
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_B...
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.h...
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/
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/light...
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/ctcadman/
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/lightpollu...
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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