lienvironmentalvoters.org
Long Island Environmental Voters Forum
http://www.lienvironmentalvoters.org/resources.htm
Links to other environmental resources. The following are some other environmental organizations and resources that we think you many find useful:. CITIZENS CAMPAIGN FOR THE ENVIRONMENT. CCE works to build widespread citizen understanding and advocacy for policies and actions designed to manage and protect interdependent land and water resources, wildlife and public health. Raquo;LONG ISLAND NEIGHBORHOOD NETWORK. Raquo;LONG ISLAND PINE BARRENS SOCIETY. Raquo;THE NATURE CONSERVANCY. RELI is a not-for-prof...
darkskysociety.org
Dark Sky Society - Home
http://www.darkskysociety.org/index.cfm
The Dark Sky Society welcomes you. Our members support educational and legislative efforts to eliminate. Light pollution is defined as: Glare, light trespass, and light which is reflected into the night sky, contributing to sky glow, through the use of unshielded, misplaced, excessive, or unnecessary outdoor night lighting. There are no dues to join or fees for membership. Click here. To become a member. Contact us at: Darksky.society @. Educational Resources from the Dark Sky Society. A one-page guide t...
darkskysociety.org
DSS: Links
http://www.darkskysociety.org/links.cfm
Visit these sites to learn more about light pollution, the problems it causes, and solutions to this unwanted byproduct of our modern 24-by-7 lifestyle. Worldwide group of lighting reform advocates. NYS-based group and IDA affiliate. NYC Audubon Bird-Safe Building Guidelines. Bird-safe building guidelines from the NY City Audubon Society include exterior lighting recommendations starting on page 41. Notice: This is a 38 MB PDF file. Sierra Club: Long Island Group defines light pollution. A guide from Pur...
nyida.org
NY IDA Established | International Dark Sky Association
http://nyida.org/press-release
International Dark Sky Association. Reasons to support the City Council bill. Release Date: April 2008. The International Dark Sky Association (IDA) has established a new IDA New York State Section and a web site (www.nyida.org), in order to provide educational information to NY IDA members and the public about “light pollution”, defined as misdirected, unshielded, excessive, or unnecessary night lighting. The web site provides resources and links to help New Yorkers educate their communities about how t...
philharrington.net
Light Pollution references
http://www.philharrington.net/lp
Books by Philip S. Harrington. Click on a book cover to learn more. Astronomy For All Ages. The Deep Sky: An Introduction. The Illustrated Timeline of the Universe. Star Ware, 4th edition. Touring the Universe Through Binoculars. This page has been created to help shed some light on the ever-increasing problem of light pollution foster environmental activism against this assault on our nighttime environment. Brookhaven (NY) Exterior Lighting Standards town code. Citizens for Responsible Lighting.
syracuse-astro.org
Syracuse Astronomical Society » 2016 Public Viewing Schedule
http://www.syracuse-astro.org/observing-schedule
2016 Public Viewing Schedule. The 2016 Observing Schedule. SAS Public Star Parties are viewing sessions for the general public. They are held on the Fridays. With Saturday as the weather alternate, but only. If we are clouded out on the preceding Friday) close to the New Moon. From April through October. These sessions are free and open to the general public. Public Star Party Viewing. Friday, April 8. Session 1 @DHO (No Rain Date). Friday, May 6. Session 2 @DHO (Rain Date 5/7). Friday, June 3. DHO Latit...
syracuse-astro.org
Syracuse Astronomical Society » Blog Archive » Observing Tonight (Sept 19th) at DHO
http://www.syracuse-astro.org/2014/09/19/observing-tonight-sept-19th-at-dho
Observing Tonight (Sept 19th) at DHO. Posted by dwormuth, September 19th, 2014. Open for all. Sunset is around 7:07 PM and full darkness is around 8:42. Will be quite cool (think full winter dress for new visitors). This entry was posted on Friday, September 19th, 2014 at 07:25 and is filed under Observing Announcements. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0. Feed Both comments and pings are currently closed. Laquo; Public Observing at DHO Tonight. 2016 Public Viewing Schedule.
syracuse-astro.org
Syracuse Astronomical Society » Observing Announcements
http://www.syracuse-astro.org/category/observing
Archive for the 'Observing Announcements' Category. Jupiter-Venus Conjuction Tonight (Saturday). Saturday, August 27th, 2016. Look West after sunset for a close pairing of Jupiter and Venus! Observing Tonight (Saturday July 2nd). Saturday, July 2nd, 2016. At DHO after last night’s weather postponement. Transit of Mercury 2016. Sunday, April 10th, 2016. Monday morning May 9th, the planet Mercury will pass in front of the sun for about 6 hours. Public Observing Session Friday April 8th. Next Page ». Stu Fo...
syracuse-astro.org
Syracuse Astronomical Society » Join The Syracuse Astronomical Society!
http://www.syracuse-astro.org/join-the-syracuse-astronomical-society
Join The Syracuse Astronomical Society! There are many good reasons to join the SAS! 8211; The Darling Hill Observatory is located almost exactly between Cortland and Syracuse, making it the darkest location between these two large cities for nighttime observing. 8211; Darling Hill Observatory is not only a place to use your own scope, but is also an excellent place to see other scopes in action and learn the benefits and limitations of each kind. Many members do not even own telescopes(! To join, simply...
