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Holiday lights frazzle neighbors
One example of holiday lights causing issues in a neighborhood.
UN Conference presentations on-line
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.
Bird migration Lights Out Alerts
Maps and forecasts for bird migration in the US are available on-line from Colorado State University for use in lights-out initiatives.
MIDS Talk at Oakland Audubon Society
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
Ann Arbor Sign Ordinance advances
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.
MIDS Talk at Headlands Intl Dark Sky Park
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).
International Dark Sky Week is April 19-26
MLive is promoting International Dark Sky Week! Find out what activities you can do while social distancing.
MIDS talk at Student Astronomical Society
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!
MIDS talk at Warren Astronomical Society
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/