RASC-NB 2008

Light Pollution Abatement

PARIS

Cherry Springs PA

Agenda

Mission Current Projects Long Term Projects Observing Tools Website and Poster Committee

Mission

Our mission is to work for social and legislative changes which will result in better, more responsible lighting practices in New Brunswick, and the preservation of the night-time environment for all to enjoy. This is accomplished by:

raising public and government awareness of the problem of light pollution

forming or joining alliances with like-minded groups and organizations, and

making representations to governmental bodies

Current Projects

Lighting reference binder Light Pollution Poster and Website City Strategy (street lights vs. bylaws) Dark Sky map NB (report to RASC LPA – Fredericton

complete) Mt Carleton Preserve and Website Earth Day (April 22) Astronomy Day (May 10) Fredericton Go Green Asterisms

Current Projects (con’t)

Scouts/Brownies/Cubs Astronomy badge Update presentation and process

Information sessions at Observing events All Sky Cam STU Ted’s Board Game Mary Lou’s Telescope (Don’s Comic book) RASC-NB Planisphere Observing reference manual for new observers Saint John Spot Lights

Long Term Projects

2010 GA IYA 2009 City Bylaws (building codes?) City and the Environment (Go Green NB) Public Outreach “Table” Targeted Communications (SJ Spot lights) Solar System (PNB and City of FDRN) Custom Sky Meter Work with lighting companies to stock

Prestige Lighting LTD, 712 Champlain Street, Dieppe, 857-8610

Observing Tools

Sky meter (and GPS) Reference manual for new observers Information sessions at Observing events Dark Sky map and lighting handouts Poster and dedicated web site

www.saveourskies.ca www.lightpollution.ca Business Cards Observing hints and tips for new observers

Website and Poster

Poster Event posting, bulletin boards, lamp posts Initiate interest quickly Reference web site for additional details

Website Links to good/bad reference pictures What commercial and residents can do Project ideas and status – best practices

Poster

Many thanks Ted Dunphy!

Catch interest Light blazing Grimace face in

background Why light the sky? Purpose of

lighting? Link to website Copies will be

available at next meeting

Committee Change in Chair

Chris Weadick Chris.Weadick@gmail.com 457-0774 Weadick.ca AstroHaM.ca saveourskies.ca

Membership has increased Chris Weadick, Ted Dunphy, James Ayles,

Detlef Rudolph, Curt Nason, Paul Gray Looking for one more member in SJ, Miramichi, and

Moncton locations Eye and ears on local events and pass along to Chris If interested take action

Work collaboratively with other Committees

Help to make a difference