DARK SKY LIGHTING LINKS AND RESOURCES
Many communities throughout the world have begun to realize the importance of minimizing light pollution. In many communities across the planet, it is becoming exceedingly difficult to view the nighttime sky. Prior to widespread use of electric lighting, the night sky was a stunning view with several thousand stars visible on a clear, moonless night. With the growth of electric lighting and urban sprawl, the view of the night sky gradually retreated to rural areas. Now, even the once dark skies of rural areas are threatened by urban sprawl. Within a few decades, a star-filled night sky may be a distant memory. (Source: Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection) This light pollution not only affects stargazers, but creates a host of problems including the following:
 
The International Dark-Sky Association
Dark Sky Society
National Dark Sky Week
Dark Skies Awareness
Dark Sky Lighting
Dark Sky Compliant Lighting Products
 

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