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jjajadam
20-04-2013, 07:00 PM
Hey all i live about an hour north of brisbane near Caboolture but inland a bit more. I was just wondering does anyone know how bad the light pollution is out that way, ive tried layering light pollution maps onto google earth but i just cant haha amateur i know :thumbsup:
any help would be great
:help:
erick
20-04-2013, 11:09 PM
Hi Josh
Have you tried http://www.iceinspace.com.au/63-404-0-0-1-0.html
I haven't had Google Earth running for a few years, but I presume these instructions still work?
Or just have a closer look at the downloadable map. I've cut out SEQ if it helps.
eric
Yep, still works :thumbsup:
From memory (it was a while ago) it takes a little while to position and stretch the overlay to match the google satellite view, but once done is worth the effort.
Worth noting that it's a good idea to ignore the coastline on the LP map, it is very wrong. Atleast, it is for WA when I have the LP 'spots' centred on small towns and mine-sites etc. You can see what I mean in the pic.
erick
21-04-2013, 08:30 AM
Good to know, thanks Simon. Yes, pretty easy to pick Bundaberg, Maryborough, Brisbane, Gold Coast from the LP map.
naskies
21-04-2013, 01:44 PM
This one is integrated into Google Maps:
http://www.blue-marble.de/nightlights/2010
(Note, I prefer the 2010 version because the 2012 version is the controversial one with half of WA "on fire" etc.)
jjajadam
21-04-2013, 02:17 PM
Thanks for that everyone its been a great help :)
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