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IAU Resolution 2009 B5 - Commission 50 Draft Action Plan - Presentation and Discussion

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 March 2015

R. F. Green
R. F. Green*
Affiliation:
Large Binocular Telescope Observatory, 933 N. Cherry, Tucson, AZ, USA email: rgreen@lbto.org
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Abstract

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IAU Resolution 2009 B5 calls on IAU members to protect the public's right to an unpolluted night sky as well as the astronomical quality of the sky around major research observatories. The multi-pronged approach of Commission 50 includes working with the lighting industry for appropriate products from the solid state revolution, arming astronomers with training and materials for presentation, selective endorsement of key protection issues, cooperation with several other IAU commissions for education and outreach, and provision of clear quantitative priorities for outdoor lighting standards.

Keywords

Site protectionLight pollutionOutdoor lighting
Type
Contributed Papers
Information
Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union , Volume 10 , Highlights H16: Highlights of Astronomy , August 2012 , pp. 754 - 755
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Copyright © International Astronomical Union 2015