Public Outreach Materials
Increasing public awarenss on light pollution and its impact on the environment and human health can be a daunting task. One of the roles of the RASC's National LPA Committee is to help Centres build local awareness.
One way is with short videos that present the information in an easily understood program. Below is one particularly good example.
The RASC National LPA Committee also supports local initiatives with the distribution of information and presentation materials. These are produced by LPA Committees of various Centres as well as the National LPA Committee in the form of booklets, information sheets, and slide sets to complement a formal presentation on light pollution abatement.
In addition, the Edmonton-based Alberta Dark Sky Association (ADSA) has developed a number booklets and brochures on several topics that help explain the benefits of better lighting policies and provide ideas on how to improve private and municipal lighting practice.
These resources are provided freely for download for use in meetings and outreach activities.
Presentation Materials
The following presentation sets have been prepared for use for audiences interested in light pollution abatement:
- Slide set A -Full PPT presentation(24 slides, 5.5 meg)
- Slide set A- Individual Slides
| Slide Number | Slide Number | Slide Number |
| Slide 001 | Slide 009 | Slide 017 |
| Slide 002 | Slide 010 | Slide 018 |
| Slide 003 | Slide 011 | Slide 019 |
| Slide 004 | Slide 012 | Slide 020 |
| Slide 005 | Slide 013 | Slide 021 |
| Slide 006 | Slide 014 | Slide 022 |
| Slide 007 | Slide 015 | Slide 023 |
| Slide 008 | Slide 016 | Slide 024 |
A complete booklet with references to a selection of images in the above slide set has been prepared to assist in local LPA Programs. References to specific jurisdictions have been removed so users should fill in local information prior to its printing and use. It is available online as an HMTL document or as a MS-Word file. We suggest you speak to local suppliers and use the the most recent prices for fixtures.
Other Publications and Reports
Canadian and RASC Reports
- Ministry of Natural Resources Letter (from April 25, 2007)
- Light Pollution in Southern Ontario by Richard Berry (from the RASC Journal, June, 1976)
- Fighting Light Pollution in the Ottawa Area - The Results by Robert Dick and Arnie Weeks (from the RASC Journal, August, 1997)
- Fighting Light Pollution in the Ottawa Area - Technical Elements by Robert Dick and Arnie Weeks (from the RASC Journal, October, 1997)
- A Simple Computer Model for the Growth of Light Pollution by Robert Pike, (from the RASC Journal, June, 1976)
- Light Pollution Preferences & Definitions by Jim Ronback
International Publications
The following links are non-RASC publications that are particularly useful.
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International Defence of the Quality of the Night Sky and the Right to Observe Stars (April 2007) |
International Organizations