The Dark Side of Lighting
Light pollution is an increasing problem threatening not only astronomy, but also human health, eco systems, safety and our human heritage. But being dark sky friendly does not mean no light – it means using the light that you need for a particular task in the most efficient manner possible.
Find out what you can do to save energy, money and keep the skies as natural as possible in this free illustrated talk with Steve Butler, Director of the Dark Skies Group, signatory to the NZ Urban Design Protocol and member of the International Dark-Sky Association, an educational organisation working to preserve the natural night skies worldwide.
When: Tuesday 6th October, 7pm
Where: Central Library (Victoria Street)
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Light pollution is a big thing for astronomy. The Americans went on about a satellite picture of North Korea. The picture showed very little light pollution in the North and untold amounts in the South Korea. It would be good, to have the development of the South and control the light pollution to less than those levels of the North. Light going into space, is misdirected light we all pay for.