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Featured Site International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) Open in a new browser windowLink Details
- 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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International Commission on Illumination (CIE) Open in a new windowLink Details
- Technical information and guides to the design of non-polluting lighting. Includes links to similar regional organizations.
- http://www.cie.co.at/cie/

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Sky and Telescope - Saving Dark Skies Open in a new windowLink Details
- 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/

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Lighting in the Countryside: Towards Good Practice Open in a new windowLink Details
- 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/index.asp?id=1144822

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A Solution for the Problem of Light Pollution? Open in a new windowLink Details
- 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

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Citizens for Responsible Lighting (CRL) Open in a new windowLink Details
- 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

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Skyglow across the Great Lakes Open in a new windowLink Details
- Images of sky glow from both sides of Lake Michigan in the USA.
- http://www.streetlights.us

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Irish Light Pollution Awareness Campaign Open in a new windowLink Details
- 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 Open in a new windowLink Details
- 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 Open in a new windowLink Details
- 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 Open in a new windowLink Details
- 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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University Lowbrow Astronomers: Light Pollution Issues Open in a new windowLink Details
- 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 Open in a new windowLink Details
- 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 Open in a new windowLink Details
- 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 Open in a new windowLink Details
- 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/

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Light Pollution in Italy Open in a new windowLink Details
- 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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The Croydon Astronomical Society: Light Pollution Open in a new windowLink Details
- Information about the problem in Croydon.
- http://www.croydonastro.org.uk/lights.htm

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Minnesota Astronomical Society: Light Pollution Open in a new windowLink Details
- 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 Open in a new windowLink Details
- 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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Back Bay Amateur Astronomers: Astronomy's Greatest Threat Open in a new windowLink Details
- A page by a group of astronomers fighting the problem.
- http://groups.hamptonroads.com/pages1.cfm?page_id=3963

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Atlas of World Light Pollution Open in a new windowLink Details
- 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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New Jersey Astronomical Association: Light Pollution Open in a new windowLink Details
- A short explanation of the problem.
- http://www.njaa.org/light.html

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European Southern Observatory (ESO) Open in a new windowLink Details
- Contains technical information on the subject.
- http://www.eso.org/outreach/spec-prog/aol/market/collaboration/lpoll/

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Dark Skies for the Adirondacks Open in a new windowLink Details
- 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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The Anti-Light Pollution Section of the Astronomical Society of Denmark (AS-ALS) Open in a new windowLink Details
- 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 Open in a new windowLink Details
- 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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American Astronomical Society Committee on Light Pollution, Radio Interference and Space Debris Open in a new windowLink Details
- 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) Open in a new windowLink Details
- 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) Open in a new windowLink Details
- 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 Open in a new windowLink Details
- 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) Open in a new windowLink Details
- 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) Open in a new windowLink Details
- Includes images, information and local legislation relevant to North Carolina.
- http://www.ibiblio.org/ncida/

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Michigan Darksky Association Open in a new windowLink Details
- 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 Open in a new windowLink Details
- 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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The Fraser Valley Astronomers' Society Open in a new windowLink Details
- 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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Utah Skies: Light Pollution Open in a new windowLink Details
- 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 Open in a new windowLink Details
- 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 Astronomical Union Working Group on Light Pollution Open in a new windowLink Details
- 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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Institute of Lighting Engineers (ILE), UK Open in a new windowLink Details
- 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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Sensible and Efficient Lighting to Enhance the Night-time Environment (SELENE), New York Open in a new windowLink Details
- 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) Open in a new windowLink Details
- 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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Illuminating Engineering Society of North America Open in a new windowLink Details
- 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 Open in a new windowLink Details
- 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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Rose City Astronomers: Oregon Dark Skies Open in a new windowLink Details
- Includes a information about the effects of light pollution and local darksky sites.
- http://www.rca-omsi.org/darkskies.htm

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Fatal Light Awareness Program (FLAP) Open in a new windowLink Details
- 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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