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 [email protected] 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