Chats and Forums
United States, Astronomical Society of Malta, Campaign For Dark Skies (CfDS), Magnitude 6, Outdoor Lighting Forum
News and Media
CNN: Night-Light May Lead to Near-Sightedness, Dan's Papers - Evening Out: An Accident Waiti, High Country News - January 18, 1999: Starry, star, Idaho Mountain Express - 'Dark skies' at, Lights at Night Mean Trouble for Birds, Metro residents want to dim nighttime glare, Reduced Energy Usage, Sky & Telescope - Dissecting Light Pollution, The New York Times - Energy Crisis in Brazil Bring, The Washington Post - Bright Lights Have Residents
Regulation
Czech Republic, United Kingdom, United States, Beginners Guide to Lighting Regulation, London Borough of Redbridge: Light Pollution, Outdoor Lighting Code Handbook 1.14
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.
American Astronomical Society Committee on Light P
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 Much of the information is out-of-date.
Atlas of World Light Pollution
A comprehensive atlas of satellite images and artificially created maps of different light pollution measurements covering the globe.
Back Bay Amateur Astronomers: Astronomy's Gr
A page by a group of astronomers fighting the problem.
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.
Cherry Springs State Park
Information and links on stargazing in one of the darkest sky sites in Eastern USA
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.
Conference on the Ecological Consequences of Artif
Comprehensive information about a conference on ecological effects which took place in February 2002 including abstracts and references on the topic.
Craig Cotner's Home Page
Two detailed light-pollution maps of Minnesota and various astro-photographs.
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.
Dark Skies for the Adirondacks
Online community of New York anti-light-pollution campaigners with photographs, newsletters, legislation and other local resources.
Dark Skies Locator
Use this site to find a light-pollution-free location. View conditions from various cities around the world.
Dark Skies Northwest
News, video, slide-shows and images. Includes outdoor lighting codes, mailing list subscriptions, member information and links to further regional information.
Eastern Michigan University (EMU) Astronomy Club:
Essays on the causes and effects of light pollution, as well as information about local regulations to combat the problem.
Edmonton Area Light Pollution Awareness and Abatem
Explanatory information, links, news, photographs, a mailing list, FAQ's and personal stories from this region of Canada.
Effective Outdoor Lighting Council of Texas (EOLC)
Latest news on the abatement of light pollution in Texas and how anyone can help.
European Southern Observatory (ESO)
Contains technical information on the subject.
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.
Go Light on the Pollution: An Introduction to the
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.
Hawaiian Astronomical Society: Why You Can't
Features links and information on light pollution relevant to Hawaii.
Huachuca Astronomy Club (HAC)
Includes information on lighting ordinances in Southeast Arizona.
IDA Youth Working Group
Provides information about light pollution for young people.
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.
Indiana Council on Outdoor Lighting Education (ICO
Comprehensive information on the abatement of light pollution in Indiana including general links and resources as well as updates.
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.
International Astronomical Union Working Group on
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.
International Commission on Illumination (CIE)
Technical information and guides to the design of non-polluting lighting. Includes links to similar regional organizations.
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.
Irish Light Pollution Awareness Campaign
Aimed at improving the quality of exterior lighting in Ireland and reducing light pollution.
Leicester Campaign for Dark Skies
Introduction to 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.
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]
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.
Light Pollution Awareness Website
Includes lighting pictures, satellite images, the latest news, lots of links and information about how to shield lighting.
Light Pollution Fact Sheet
A basic fact sheet on light pollution, with terms explained in layman's language. Provided by the Prairie Astronomy Club.
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.
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.
Light Pollution: Measurements and Means of Interve
Webpage detailing conclusions of a meeting held in Asiago, Italy on the issue.
Light Pollution: The Neglected Problem
A short article explaining the problem which appeared in the Winter 1994 issue of the ANJEC Report.
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.
Me, Mick and M31
Information about a children's story book on the problem.
Michigan Darksky Association
Explains the problem, and has pictures, news, local legislation and a message board specific to Michigan.
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.
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.
New Hampshire Citizens for Responsible Lighting (N
Includes local information relevant to New Hampshire and NHCRL newsletters. Minimal web content.
New Jersey Astronomical Association: Light Polluti
A short explanation of the problem.
North Carolina IDA (NCIDA)
Includes images, information and local legislation relevant to North Carolina.
Office for the Protection of the Quality of the Sk
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.
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.
Outdoor Lighting Resources - Efficient Outdoor Lig
Webpage of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection explaining some effects of obtrusive lighting.
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).
Rose City Astronomers: Oregon Dark Skies
Includes a information about the effects of light pollution and local darksky sites.
Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) Light
Explains how the problem is and can be tackled in Canada with the LPAP. Contains helpful Canadian information.
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) L
RSPB page discussing the detrimental effects on birds.
Santa Clara Valley Lighting and the Lick Observato
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.
Sensible and Efficient Lighting to Enhance the Nig
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.
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.
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.
Skyglow across the Great Lakes
Images of sky glow from both sides of Lake Michigan in the USA.
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.
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.
Ted's Astropix: Light Pollution Scourge
Personal "sermon" on light pollution by a Ohio resident with various bits of information on the topic.
The Anti-Light Pollution Section of the Astronomic
A webpage explaining the history and objectives of the organisation, and how to become a member.
The Croydon Astronomical Society: Light Pollution
Information about the problem in Croydon.
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.
Understanding, Assessing and Resolving Light-Pollu
Comprehensive report by the Florida Marine Research Institute into the effects on turtles with relevant lighting specifications to be implemented near nesting sites.
University Lowbrow Astronomers: Light Pollution Is
Information and links relevant to South-East Michigan, United States. Covers local regulation.
Utah Skies: Light Pollution
Includes information on good & bad light fixtures, hidden costs and health risks with pictures and links.
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.
Where has the night sky gone, and why should we ca
A research paper investigating the development of and possible solutions to light pollution.
Yerkes Observatory and Light Pollution
Information about the fight against light pollution in Yerkes, William's bay. Includes pictures, ordinances, presentations and links.