Amsterdam Cracks Down on Garish Christmas Lights
Amsterdam is considering major regulations on holiday lights, according to Bloomberg City Lab.
Amsterdam is considering major regulations on holiday lights, according to Bloomberg City Lab.
The UN conference, “Dark and Quiet Skies for Science and Society” was held on-line Oct 5-9, 2020. All presentations are posted in both video and pdf format.
Maps and forecasts for bird migration in the US are available on-line from Colorado State University for use in lights-out initiatives.
Tue, Sept 8 at 7:00 pm, Sally Oey will present remotely at Oakland Audubon Society on “Preserving Michigan’s Dark sky Heritage”: https://www.oaklandaudubon.org/meetings
The overhaul of the Ann Arbor sign ordinance was approved by the City Planning Commission on August 5 and will advance for consideration by the City Council. It includes dark-sky friendly provisions for illuminated signs.
Fri, June 19, 7:00pm: Sally Oey will present by live videocon on “The Importance of Michigan Dark Skies” at Headlands International Dark Sky Park (not in person).
MLive is promoting International Dark Sky Week! Find out what activities you can do while social distancing.
Wed Oct 9, 8:00pm, 411 West Hall, UM — Andrew Gardner will present on Light Pollution at the UM Student Astronomical Society. If you haven’t seen our presentations, this is a great opportunity on campus!
Oct 7, 7:30pm: Sally Oey will present “The Quest for Michigan Dark Skies” at the Warren Astronomical Society meeting at the Cranbrook Institute of Science. The meeting starts at 7:30pm and the talk is at 9:00pm. https://www.meetup.com/warrenastro/events/hgnqtqyznbkb/