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<body> <div align="left"> <table border="0" width="450"> <tr> <td width="100%" align="center" colspan="3"> <h1 align="center"><font face="Arial" size="4"> <a target="_top" href="http://www.lightingforum.com/darksky/dark_sky_lighting_index.htm" style="text-decoration: none"> Dark Sky Compliant Lighting</a></font></h1> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" align="center" colspan="3"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" align="center" colspan="3"> <p align="left"><font face="Arial" size="2"><b>What is Light Pollution?</b><br> <br> Light pollution refers to the glow of light we see at night above cities and towns.<br> <br> <b>What Causes Light Pollution?</b><br> <br> This urban glow comes from improperly designed street and parking lot lighting which spills the light to the side and upwards to the sky. Additional light pollution is caused by lit signs, commercial building lights, sports facilities, and outdoor residential lights. Light pollution was noticed first by astronomers. The glow interferes with their ability to see the stars and galaxies. In a broader context, light pollution deprives everyone of the joys of seeing a sparkling night sky.<br> <br> <b>How Does Light Pollution Affect Us?</b><br> <br> <b>Glare:</b> The glare that results from light shining sideways or upwards can be annoying and potentially hazardous to both car drivers and airline pilots. Glare can be avoided by using properly designed light fixtures. Good design incorporates shielding that minimizes sideways and upward light leakage. <br> <br> <b>Unwelcome Light "Trespass":</b> Light trespass refers to situations such as streetlights which distribute light out to the sides and into people's windows. Light trespass is not only a bother and an inconvenience, it can actually interfere with other people's activities and use and enjoyment of property. In many cases, simply drawing the curtains or shutting the blinds would be an answer, but usually the problem could have been avoided in the first place through good lighting design and proper shielding.<br> <br> <b>What Is The Cost of Light Pollution?</b><br> <br> Light pollution is also a sign of waste. There is no benefit from lighting up the sky. Depending on the specific type of light fixture, as much as 25% of its light may be wasted.</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="34%" align="center">  </td> <td width="33%" align="center">  </td> <td width="33%" align="center">  </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" align="center" colspan="3"> <p align="left"><font face="Arial" size="1">Source: Ontario Hydro Leaflet on Light Pollution</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="34%" align="center">  </td> <td width="33%" align="center">  </td> <td width="33%" align="center">  </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" align="center" colspan="3"> <p align="left"><font face="Arial" size="1">Note: Local Dark Sky rules and ordinances vary greatly by state, country and locality.  While every attempt to reduce light pollution helps, please check with your local municipality to determine if a specific fixture meets your municipalities standards and/or legal requirements.</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="34%" align="center">  </td> <td width="33%" align="center">  </td> <td width="33%" align="center">  </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" align="center" colspan="3"><font size=1 color=black><script> </script><script language="javascript1.2"> </script><script> </script><noscript><img src=http://x3.extreme-dm.com/z/?tag=aimrite&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lightingforum.com%2Faccess_index.htm&j=n height=1 width=1></noscript></font> <font size="1" face="Arial"><a href="http://www.lightingforum.com" target="_top" style="text-decoration: none">Lightingforum.Com All Rights Reserved.</a></font> </td> </tr> </table> </div> <div align="left"> <table border="0" width="100%"> <tr> <td width="100%" align="left"> <a href="../mainmenu1.htm" target="_top" style="text-decoration: none"><font face="Arial" size="2"><b>Home</b></font></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" align="left"> <hr> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" align="left"><b><font face="Arial" size="2"> <a target="main" href="http://www.merchantmanager.com/lightingforum/storefront.asp?pageno=2231" style="text-decoration: none"> Hinkley Dark Sky Lighting Products</a></font></b></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" align="left"> <b><font face="Arial" size="2"> <a target="main" href="dark_sky_lighting_resources.htm" style="text-decoration: none"> Dark Sky Links</a></font></b></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" align="left"> <hr> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" align="left"> <a href="http://www.merchantmanager.com/lightingforum/storefront.asp?pageno=111" target="Lightingforum Main Welcome Screen" style="text-decoration: none"><font face="Arial" size="2"><b>Search Our Catalog</b></font></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" align="left"> <a href="http://www.merchantmanager.com/lightingforum/mmcalc.asp?id=lightingforum" target="Lightingforum Main Welcome Screen" style="text-decoration: none"><font face="Arial" size="2"><b>View Shopping Cart</b></font></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" align="left"><font face="Arial" size="2"><b> <a href="../order_status_form.htm" target="Lightingforum Main Welcome Screen" style="text-decoration: none">Order Status Request</a></b></font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" align="left"> <a href="../feedback.htm" target="Lightingforum Main Welcome Screen" style="text-decoration: none"><font face="Arial" size="2"><b>Contact Us</b></font></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" align="left"> <a href="../faq.htm" target="Lightingforum Main Welcome Screen" style="text-decoration: none"><font face="Arial" size="2"><b>Frequently Asked Questions</b></font></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" align="left"> <a href="../privacy_policy.htm" target="Lightingforum Main Welcome Screen" style="text-decoration: none"><font face="Arial" size="2"><b>Privacy & Use Policy</b></font></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" align="left"> <a href="../about_lightingforum.htm" target="Lightingforum Main Welcome Screen" style="text-decoration: none"><font face="Arial" size="2"><b>About Lightingforum</b></font></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="100%" align="left"> <a href="../site_map.htm" target="Lightingforum Main Welcome Screen" style="text-decoration: none"><font face="Arial" size="2"><b>Site Map</b></font></a></td> </tr> </table> </div> <p> </p> </body>