The International Dark-Sky Association’s has summarized more than 300 peer-reviewed studies on the effects of artificial light at night in an effort to help dark-sky advocates. The post What we know about Light Pollution – and What We Don’t appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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Streetlights to Satellites: Addressing Light Pollution with the United Nations
The United Nations’ Office of Outer Space Affairs is considering issues of light pollution spanning from streetlights to satellites. The post Streetlights to Satellites: Addressing Light Pollution with the United Nations appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MorePittsburgh Goes Dark: Could This New Dark-Sky Ordinance Begin a Trend?
The city’s parks, facilities, and streetlights will all get dark-sky-friendly lighting, but is it too early for amateur astronomers to get excited? The post Pittsburgh Goes Dark: Could This New Dark-Sky Ordinance Begin a Trend? appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreDiscover the Night: International Dark Sky Week is Here!
Light pollution is insidious in today’s world. This International Dark Sky Week, become inspired to see what you can do to raise awareness. The post Discover the Night: International Dark Sky Week is Here! appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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