International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) Save
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/   

A Solution for the Problem of Light Pollution? Save
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_po...   

American Astronomical Society Committee on Light Pollution, Radio Interference and Space Debris Save
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 Much of the information is out-of-date.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/   

Atlas of World Light Pollution Save
A comprehensive atlas of satellite images and artificially created maps of different light pollution measurements covering the globe.
http://www.lightpollution.it/dmsp/   

Back Bay Amateur Astronomers: Astronomy's Greatest Threat Save
A page by a group of astronomers fighting the problem.
http://groups.hamptonroads.com/pages1...   

Citizens for Responsible Lighting (CRL) Save
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   

Conference on the Ecological Consequences of Artificial Night Lighting Save
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/confere...   

Dark Skies Locator Save
Use this site to find a light-pollution-free location. View conditions from various cities around the world.
http://home.hiwaay.net/~krcool/Astro/...   

Dark Skies Northwest Save
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/   

Dark Skies for Northern Ireland Save
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/   

Dark Skies for the Adirondacks Save
Online community of New York anti-light-pollution campaigners with photographs, newsletters, legislation and other local resources.
http://www.timesunion.com/communities...   

Eastern Michigan University (EMU) Astronomy Club: Light Pollution Save
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/...   

Edmonton Area Light Pollution Awareness and Abatement Save
Explanatory information, links, news, photographs, a mailing list, FAQ's and personal stories from this region of Canada.
http://www3.telus.net/~hgibbins/light...   

European Southern Observatory (ESO) Save
Contains technical information on the subject.
http://www.eso.org/outreach/spec-prog...   

Fatal Light Awareness Program (FLAP) Save
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/   

Hawaiian Astronomical Society: Why You Can't See the Stars Save
Features links and information on light pollution relevant to Hawaii.
http://www.hawastsoc.org/pollution.html   

Huachuca Astronomy Club (HAC) Save
Includes information on lighting ordinances in Southeast Arizona.
http://c3po.cochise.cc.az.us/astro/   

IDA Youth Working Group Save
Provides information about light pollution for young people.
http://saveourstarryskies.homestead.com/   

Illuminating Engineering Society of North America Save
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/   

Indiana Council on Outdoor Lighting Education (ICOLE) Save
Comprehensive information on the abatement of light pollution in Indiana including general links and resources as well as updates.
http://home.att.net/~icole/   

Institute of Lighting Engineers (ILE), UK Save
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 Save
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_pollut...   

Irish Light Pollution Awareness Campaign Save
Aimed at improving the quality of exterior lighting in Ireland and reducing light pollution.
http://www.irishastronomy.org/ilpac/   

Light Pollution Awareness Group (LPAG), Malta Save
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/   

Light Pollution Fact Sheet Save
A basic fact sheet on light pollution, with terms explained in layman's language. Provided by the Prairie Astronomy Club.
http://www.prairieastronomyclub.org/l...   

Light Pollution in Italy Save
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/   

Lighting in the Countryside: Towards Good Practice Save
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.a...   

Michigan Darksky Association Save
Explains the problem, and has pictures, news, local legislation and a message board specific to Michigan.
http://www.net-link.net/~memiller/   

Minnesota Astronomical Society: Light Pollution Save
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   

New England Light Pollution Advisory Group (NELPAG) Save
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/nel...   

New Hampshire Citizens for Responsible Lighting (NHCRL) Save
Includes local information relevant to New Hampshire and NHCRL newsletters. Minimal web content.
http://www.mv.com/users/lopez/nhcrl/   

New Jersey Astronomical Association: Light Pollution Save
A short explanation of the problem.
http://www.njaa.org/light.html   

North Carolina IDA (NCIDA) Save
Includes images, information and local legislation relevant to North Carolina.
http://www.ibiblio.org/ncida/   

Office for the Protection of the Quality of the Sky of the Institute of Astrophysics of Canarias Save
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/   

Outdoor Lighting Resources Save
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/mai...   

Pennsylvania Outdoor Lighting Council (POLC) Save
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/   

Rose City Astronomers: Oregon Dark Skies Save
Includes a information about the effects of light pollution and local darksky sites.
http://www.rca-omsi.org/darkskies.htm   

Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) Light Pollution Abatement Program (LPAP) Save
Explains how the problem is and can be tackled in Canada with the LPAP. Contains helpful Canadian information.
http://www.rasc.ca/light/   

Santa Clara Valley Lighting and the Lick Observatory Save
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/ligh...   

Sensible and Efficient Lighting to Enhance the Night-time Environment (SELENE), New York Save
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/   

Sky and Telescope - Saving Dark Skies Save
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/   

Skyglow across the Great Lakes Save
Images of sky glow from both sides of Lake Michigan in the USA.
http://www.streetlights.us   

Sydney Outdoor Lighting Improvement Society [SOLIS] Save
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   

The Anti-Light Pollution Section of the Astronomical Society of Denmark (AS-ALS) Save
A webpage explaining the history and objectives of the organisation, and how to become a member.
http://as.dsri.dk/sect/light.html   

The Croydon Astronomical Society: Light Pollution Save
Information about the problem in Croydon.
http://www.croydonastro.org.uk/lights...   

The Fraser Valley Astronomers' Society Save
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/   

Understanding, Assessing and Resolving Light-Pollution Problems on Sea Turtle Nesting Beaches Save
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/publicat...   

University Lowbrow Astronomers: Light Pollution Issues Save
Information and links relevant to South-East Michigan, United States. Covers local regulation.
http://www.umich.edu/~lowbrows/light/...   

Utah Skies: Light Pollution Save
Includes information on good & bad light fixtures, hidden costs and health risks with pictures and links.
http://www.utahskies.org/lightpollution/   

Virginia Outdoor Lighting Taskforce (VOLT) Save
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/   

Yerkes Observatory and Light Pollution Save
Information about the fight against light pollution in Yerkes, William's bay. Includes pictures, ordinances, presentations and links.
http://astro.uchicago.edu/home/web/rh...   

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