Links
Here you can find a number of interesting links on light pollution.
Name | Description |
Dark Sky | Initiative against light pollution (Dar-Sky Association Germany). |
International Dark-Sky Association | The leading NGO comabting light pollution. |
Loss of the Night Network (LONNE) | European Research Network COST Aktion ES1204 |
Lighting Urban Community International (LUCI) | International network of cities and lighting professionals for sustainable and environmental urban lighting. "Plus Review - Public Lighting Strategies for Sustainable Urban Spaces". |
Configuring Light/Staging the Social | Social science project with the aim to strengthen the dialogue on the role of light on our social life between social sciences, design, architecture, and urban planners. Current bibliography of light & social life. |
Astronomers without borders | worldwide organisation of amateur astronomers |
Sternenpark Schwäbische Alb |
Private initiative for environmental lighting with the aim to create a dark sky park in the Schwäbischen Alb. Current bibliography of light pollution (in German). Flyer about eco friendly lighting. |
Life at Night | A european project that investigates natur-friendly and energy efficient lighting solutions for cultural heritage sites Flyer with child-friendly explanations of light pollution |
LiTG |
Deutsche Lichttechnische Gesellschaft |
Die Helle Not | Initiative for a careful dealing with light |
Astro-Galaxie |
Light pollution in Germany |
Astronomie-Werkstatt "Sterne ohne Grenzen" |
Astronomical education for children and adults (Cologne, Germany) |
The World at Night (TWAN) | A special project of the International Year of Astronomy 2009 to produce and present a collection of stunning photographs and videos of the world`s landmarks against the celestial attractions |
Lightpollution.it | Light pollution in Italy (author: Pierantonio Cinzano) |