Protected dark-sky areas within the UK
The UK now has more certified international dark-sky places (DSPs) than any other country outside the USA. As an example,
Read moreThe UK now has more certified international dark-sky places (DSPs) than any other country outside the USA. As an example,
Read moreI’m delighted to say that our first Education and Outreach Section Newsletter has now been published. The content includes: Welcome
Read moreAn object measuring some 30-70 m across was discovered on an Earth-approaching course on 2025 March 11 by Santel Observatory,
Read moreVal Russell : Chair Howard Lawrence : Secretary Peter Isles-Smith : Treasurer Stewart Langdon : Lighting consultant Jim Verner :
Read moreFor millennia, on every clear night, humans have wondered at the awe-inspiring spectacle of the starry heavens, traversed by the
Read moreLife on Earth has evolved over millions of years with the natural cycle of daylight and night time. Over the
Read moreLighting and the Night-time Environment We all understand that wasting energy through misdirected and over-bright lighting affects not just our
Read moreMost UK councils are adopting environmental and economic lights-out policies The CfDS does not call for the switching off of
Read moreArtificial lighting is undergoing a radical worldwide change toward high intensity LEDs. These appear to have many advantages: cheap, energy-efficient
Read moreOn June 16 2009, the American Medical Association (AMA) voted unanimously to support efforts to control light pollution. Why has
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