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- International Dark-Sky Association (IDA)
- A non-profit member organization that teaches others how to preserve the night sky through factsheets, law references, pictures, and web resources.
- The Anti-Light Pollution Section of the Astronomical Society of Denmark (AS-ALS)
A webpage explaining the history and objectives of the organisation, and how to become a member. - Atlas of World Light Pollution
A comprehensive atlas of satellite images and artificially created maps of different light pollution measurements covering the globe. - Citizens for Responsible Lighting (CRL)
Information about the international non-profit organization and why they are campaigning for better lighting, a golssary of lighting terms, technical information, links to related publications and standards. - Conference on the Ecological Consequences of Artificial Night Lighting
Comprehensive information about a conference on ecological effects which took place in February 2002 including abstracts and references on the topic. - The Croydon Astronomical Society: Light Pollution
Information about the problem in Croydon. - Dark Skies for Northern Ireland
Explains the problem in Northern Ireland with photographs; maps of its extent, and information on its effect on residents and crime. Includes a message board, help on installing friendlier lighting fixtures, links and correspondence on regulation with a local MP. - Dark Skies for the Adirondacks
Online community of New York anti-light-pollution campaigners with photographs, newsletters, legislation and other local resources. - Dark Skies Locator
Use this site to find a light-pollution-free location. View conditions from various cities around the world. - Dark Skies Northwest
News, video, slide-shows and images. Includes outdoor lighting codes, mailing list subscriptions, member information and links to further regional information. - Eastern Michigan University (EMU) Astronomy Club: Light Pollution
Essays on the causes and effects of light pollution, as well as information about local regulations to combat the problem. - Edmonton Area Light Pollution Awareness and Abatement
Explanatory information, links, news, photographs, a mailing list, FAQ's and personal stories from this region of Canada. - European Southern Observatory (ESO)
Contains technical information on the subject. - Fatal Light Awareness Program (FLAP)
Information on how light pollution affects birds, and what steps must be taken to save the lives of birds by reducing lighting. - The Fraser Valley Astronomers' Society
A local astronomy site with comprehensive information about the local darksky park including directions; as well as videos on the problem, and information about its effects on health and astronomy. - Hawaiian Astronomical Society: Why You Can't See the Stars
Features links and information on light pollution relevant to Hawaii. - Illuminating Engineering Society of North America
The IESNA is the authority on the lighting industry in the USA, Canada and Mexico and one of the forerunners in the control of this form of pollution. Information available on manufacturers, acceptable designs and lighting codes. - Indiana Council on Outdoor Lighting Education (ICOLE)
Comprehensive information on the abatement of light pollution in Indiana including general links and resources as well as updates. - Institute of Lighting Engineers (ILE), UK
Forerunner in light pollution control in the UK. Publishes lighting codes and guidance available via the website. Website content is minimal. - International Astronomical Union Working Group on Light Pollution
Explains how the working group is helping to combat the problem at the moment and how anyone can help. Also includes various links and general information. - Irish Light Pollution Awareness Campaign
Aimed at improving the quality of exterior lighting in Ireland and reducing light pollution. - Light Pollution Awareness Group (LPAG), Malta
Explains how light pollution can and is been controlled in Malta. Lots of links. LPAG is a part of The Astronomical Society Of Malta. - Light Pollution Fact Sheet
A basic fact sheet on light pollution, with terms explained in layman's language. Provided by the Prairie Astronomy Club. - Lighting in the Countryside: Towards Good Practice
Comprehensive online UK Government publication outlining the government's policy on the issue. Also a good general introduction to the problem. - Minnesota Astronomical Society: Light Pollution
A light-pollution map of Minnesota, a news story about local light pollution and information about what can be done locally. - New Hampshire Citizens for Responsible Lighting (NHCRL)
Includes local information relevant to New Hampshire and NHCRL newsletters. Minimal web content. - New Jersey Astronomical Association: Light Pollution
A short explanation of the problem. - North Carolina IDA (NCIDA)
Includes images, information and local legislation relevant to North Carolina. - Office for the Protection of the Quality of the Sky of the Institute of Astrophysics of Canarias
Includes pictures and animations, and information on full-cut-off lighting, technical specifications, energy efficiency, and other forms of astronomical pollution. Also includes the laws applicable in the Canary islands. - Outdoor Lighting Resources
good and bad lighting images with explanations, a local survey with results, a local lighting ordinance, and local news articles by an astronomer from Michigan, United States. - Pennsylvania Outdoor Lighting Council (POLC)
Comprehensive information on the latest lighting situation in Pennsylvania with pictures, links, and guidance on how anyone can help. Home of Pennsylvanians for an Outdoor Lighting Control Act (POLCA). - Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) Light Pollution Abatement Program (LPAP)
Explains how the problem is and can be tackled in Canada with the LPAP. Contains helpful Canadian information. - Sensible and Efficient Lighting to Enhance the Night-time Environment (SELENE), New York
SELENE is working to eliminate inappropriate lighting in New York. Extensive website with facts and information about helping to fight for better lighting legislation in the city. - Sky and Telescope - Saving Dark Skies
Various articles about light pollution including one on the history of the problem, one on rating the darkness of your sky, one on how astronomers can do more to help reduce light pollution and one on good lighting fixtures. - Skyglow across the Great Lakes
Images of sky glow from both sides of Lake Michigan in the USA. - A Solution for the Problem of Light Pollution?
A short page explaining how lighting can be made to reduce the astronomical effects of pollution by Manchester Astronomical Society. - Sydney Outdoor Lighting Improvement Society [SOLIS]
Includes a range of general information about how anyone can improve their outdoor lighting as well as information on how the group is combating the problem in Sydney. - Understanding, Assessing and Resolving Light-Pollution Problems on Sea Turtle Nesting Beaches
Comprehensive report by the Florida Marine Research Institute into the effects on turtles with relevant lighting specifications to be implemented near nesting sites. - University Lowbrow Astronomers: Light Pollution Issues
Information and links relevant to South-East Michigan, United States. Covers local regulation. - Utah Skies: Light Pollution
Includes information on good and bad light fixtures, hidden costs and health risks with pictures and links. - Virginia Outdoor Lighting Taskforce (VOLT)
Promotes the use of safe and efficient outdoor lighting. Comprehensive website with everything there is to know on the problem in Virginia and the latest on VOLT's campaign for better lighting ordinances.
Random Indian Recipes:-
- Bhogichi Bhaji
Peel the carrots and potatoes. Make small pieces of ghevada. Cut potato,brinjal and carrot into pieces. Remove green chana from the pods. Make fine paste of coriander leaves and green chilly. Roast groundnut and sesame and make powder. Now in a pan heat oil and add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Allow to splutter then add turmeric powder. Add potatoes,carrots,green chana and ghevada. Fry for a min. then add green paste. Cover the pan and allow to ... - Aamras
Soak alphonso mangoes in water for 1 hour. After 1 hour press mangoes by fingers lightly. Remove the tip and skin of mangoes. Press and take out the pulp into a bowl. With the help of milk take out all the remaining pulp of the seeds. Mix both in the blender and blend till smooth. Add sugar and elaichi powder. Enjoy with hot puris. - Vanila Ice Cream
Take 2 3/4 cup of milk in a pan add sugar and keep boiling. Add chinagrass and cornflour in cold 1/4 cup of milk and mix well. Add in hot milk stir and cook on low flame (cook untill thick). Remove from the heat and allow to cool. Add vanila essence and fresh cream.mix in mixture. Pour the mixture in aluminium tin and keep to set in refrigerator. When it will half set again mix in mixture and keep in refrigerator to set. - Egg Kheema
Grate eggs and chop onion,tomato and coriander leaves. Heat butter in a pan and add chopped onion and saute it till golden brown. Add green chilly ginger garlic paste,mirchi powder,dhania jeera powder, garam masala powder,turmeric powder and saute for few seconds. Now add chopped tomatoes and salt. saute it till oil seperates. Lastly add grated eggs and chopped coriander leaves to it and stir it for 5 minutes on low flame. Egg kheema is ready. ... - Kadboli
In a pan heat butter and add rice flour,maida,Sesame seeds,red chilly powder and salt. Mix well and knead dough using hot water. Cover the dough and keep aside for 40 min. After 40 min knead again and make small balls out of dough. Now make into rope and give kadboli shape. Heat oil in a kadai and fry kadbolis on low flame till dark brown. Allow to cool and store in air-tight container. - Kheema
First cook kheema in pressure cooker with little water. Make onion paste and chop tomato and coriander leaves. In kadai heat oil and fry onion paste for 2 min. Then add ginger garlic paste and fry for some time. Now add chopped tomato and again fry for 2 min. Add red chilly powder, ... - Lasun Chakli
In a mixing bowl take rice flour,besan, dry lasun chatni,carom seeds,sesame seeds,sugar and salt. Heat two cups of water in a deep pan and add one tbsp of oil and bring it to boil. Add the flour mixture into the hot water. stir continuously on low flame. Cook till the mixture gets a dough consistency. Remove from the heat. cover and allow to cool for ten minutes. Heat sufficient oil in a kadai. Knead the dough finely. Put a portion of ... - Shahi Navaratan kurma
Boil all vegetables in a cooker. Heat oil in a pan and fry onions till golden brown. Now add ginger-garlic paste and fry till oil seperates. Add turmeric powder,chilli powder,coriander powder, garam masala powder and salt. Fry for 2-3 minutes. Now add tomato puree and Stir well and cook the mixture for 2-3 minutes. Add dry fruits. Add milk and Bring it to boil. Reduce the heat and cook until the gravy becomes thick. Add paneer and stir ... - Medu Vada
Soak urd dal in water for at least 5 hours and grind it without water. Add salt,black pepper powder and beat well to make it light and fluffy. Add chopped coriander leaves,curry leaves and green chilly pieces. Heat oil and Shape the daal mixture into flat rounds and make a hole in the center. Add little rice flour if shape is not forming. Fry first over high heat and then over lower heat till golden brown. Remove the vada out of oil and drain on absorbent paper. Serve hot with green chutney or sambar. - Balushai
Make the syrup of 2 string consistency and add rose essence and lemon juice. In a plate sieve flour and baking soda together and keep aside. In a big plate take curd,2 tsp sugar and 1&1/2 cup ghee and beat finely for 4-5 min. Now add maida and soda. Knead the dough smoothly. Use curd if necessary.(no water) Make small balls off the whole dough and press them a bit. Make thumb impression in center. Cover with a damp cloth and keep aside for 10 min. Heat ghee in a pan and fry balushai on a ...