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Old 03-02-2008, 06:31 PM
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Hello Fred,

The cost is minimal. For example the Sutherland shire re-lamps most fixtures
over about a 3 year period, whether they need it or not.

I get the impression I'm preaching to the converted here...we need better, not more lighting.

The USNO has a great page that covers many aspects here

http://www.nofs.navy.mil/about_NOFS/...eferences.html

Europe already glows in a sea of LPS yellow at night....it just takes Oz a few dozen years to catch up it seems.

Cheers
Peter



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Originally Posted by Bassnut View Post
Peter

Liability issues make councils increase lighting in public places all the time, and what of the costs of retrofitting LPS and shielding?, both in $ and greenhouse gas?
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