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Originally Posted by Glenhuon
Good onyer Snake Valley! Its good to hear of a success with reducing unneccessary lights.
Not much chance of that happening in Coota though, as I'm beginning to think I'm the only astronomer in town  and it wouldn't be a priority for our council, unless someone was going to make a quid out of it. (Sorry, my cynisism re politicians is showing again)
Bill |
If you have any Greenies in town, they'll will help you.
Get them to help you with a submission. They can use the environment side of the story, how Obtrusive lighting affects wildlife. Get energy conscious people to hit the 'Energy' side (Full cut-off lights use less power!).
And use the Astronomy side also (but not as the 'Main' benefit). "While saving energy and restoring the Eco-system, we will also regain the night sky in all its beauty".
Push the road safety angle (our council liked that one!). Full cut-off lights reduce streetlight glare for drivers, especially on rainy nights.
Use samples like these to show them:
1. Close lights are Normal, far lights are 'Full Cut-off',
2. No Glare from 'Full Cut-off' compared to Glare from Normal.