Dark sky friendly lighting takes into consideration five basic design principles:
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Examples of poor versus excellent lighting fixtures for higher efficiency and protecting the night sky, eliminating glare, and helping to prevent light from trespassing onto your neighbor's property. Many dark sky friendly fixtures will have an IDA Seal of Approval. |
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Have a light fixture that has too high of a color temperature - too much blue - and the light source can't be easily replaced? An inexpensive movie and stage light filter can correct this lighting to be warm versus cool white:
Education about light pollution and the importance of a dark nighttime environment is an essential key to raise public awareness. This educational brochure is available to groups and organizations promoting dark skies, for a minimal cost to cover postage and handling directly from Dark Sky Defenders - contact us for details, a sample, or to schedule a presentation on dark skies and light pollution.
A hi-resolution version of the Good Neighbor Lighting brochure is available here.