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Well I have a similar problem at the moment, but with my neighbour. We have had some good observing conditions in the past week or so, but 5 out of the last 6 times I have been set up in the backyard, my neighbour has left his second storey bathroom light on. I have told him many times that this completely destroys my observing, but he just doesn't get it.
On the 28th I waited 2.5 hours in the hope he would turn the light off when going to bed, but at midnight, I gave up, and packed up. Having a 20 inch telescope is great, but when the neighbour's lights are on, it might as well be a 50mm Tasco for the all the ghosting and shadows created.
I am a bit unsure how to proceed now. How many times can I explain, and ask politely? My plan for tomorrow is to visit them with a basket of fresh vegies from our vegie patch, give them the basket with best new years wishes, etc etc, and then mention it in conversation in as low key, but clear way as possible.
It really is the pits when you have conflict with your neighbour. It is very expensive to have to move....
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