Light Pollution maps?

[jjajadam (Josh)]

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

any help would be great

[erick (Eric)]

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

[MrB (Simon)]

Originally Posted by erick

I haven't had Google Earth running for a few years, but I presume these instructions still work?

Yep, still works

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 (Eric)]

Good to know, thanks Simon. Yes, pretty easy to pick Bundaberg, Maryborough, Brisbane, Gold Coast from the LP map.

[naskies (Dave)]

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 (Josh)]

Thanks for that everyone its been a great help