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	Dark Skies Locator URL: http://home.hiwaay.net/~krcool/Astro/Night/darksky.htm ODP description: Use this site to find a light-pollution-free location. View conditions from various cities around the world. Page title: DarkSky Locator Page description: Use this site to find a light pollution free location near you. View conditions from various city around the world.
	Eastern Michigan University (EMU) Astronomy Club: Light Pollution URL: http://www.physics.emich.edu/sherzer/lightpol.htm ODP description: Essays on the causes and effects of light pollution, as well as information about local regulations to combat the problem. Page title: EMU Astro Club-Light Pollution
	Pennsylvania Outdoor Lighting Council (POLC) URL: http://www.polcouncil.org/ ODP description: Comprehensive information on the latest lighting situation in Pennsylvania with pictures, links, and guidance on how anyone can help. Home of Pennsylvanians for an Outdoor Lighting Control Act (POLCA).
	Irish Light Pollution Awareness Campaign URL: http://www.irishastronomy.org/ilpac/ ODP description: Aimed at improving the quality of exterior lighting in Ireland and reducing light pollution. Page title: ILPAC - The Irish Light Pollution Awareness Campaign (Ireland) Page description: A group of Irish Astronomers and Environmentalists reducing light pollution in Ireland
	International Astronomical Union Working Group on Light Pollution URL: http://www.ctio.noao.edu/light_pollution/iau50/ ODP description: Explains how the working group is helping to combat the problem at the moment and how anyone can help. Also includes various links and general information. Page title: Index of IAU Commission 50 working group on light pollution
	Sensible and Efficient Lighting to Enhance the Night-time Environment (SELENE), New York URL: http://selene-ny.org/ ODP description: SELENE is working to eliminate inappropriate lighting in New York. Extensive website with facts and information about helping to fight for better lighting legislation in the city. Page title: Dealing with Light Trespass Problems in New York State - SELENE of NY Page description: SELENE of NY, helping to bring sensible lighting practices to NY State.
	Indiana Council on Outdoor Lighting Education (ICOLE) URL: http://home.att.net/~icole/ ODP description: Comprehensive information on the abatement of light pollution in Indiana including general links and resources as well as updates. Page title: ICOLE
	Lighting in the Countryside - Towards Good Practice URL: http://www.communities.gov.uk/archived/publications/planningandbuilding/lighting ODP description: A UK Government publication outlining the government's policy on the issue. (1997) Page title: Lighting in the Countryside: Towards Good Practice - Planning, building and the environment - Communities and Local Government
	Light Pollution Awareness Group (LPAG), Malta URL: http://www.maltastro.org/lpag/ ODP description: Explains how light pollution can and is been controlled in Malta. Lots of links. LPAG is a part of The Astronomical Society Of Malta. Page title: Guidelines for the reduction of light pollution
	Illuminating Engineering Society of North America URL: http://www.iesna.org/ ODP description: The IESNA is the authority on the lighting industry in the USA, Canada and Mexico and one of the forerunners in the control of this form of pollution. Information available on manufacturers, acceptable designs and lighting codes. Page title: IESNA --- The Lighting Authority --- Illuminating Engineering Society of North America --- Illumination, Lighting Design, National Electrical Code, Designers, Manufacturers Page description: IESNA (Illuminating Engineering Society of North America) - The Lighting Authority - Publisher of lighting design and illumination standards and National Electric Code for designers, manufacturers, and illumination professionals. Lighting information, lighting guides, lighting standards, lighting design, for lighting designers.
	Citizens for Responsible Lighting (CRL) URL: http://www.crlaction.org ODP description: Information about the international non-profit organization and why they are campaigning for better lighting, a golssary of lighting terms, technical information, links to related publications and standards.
	Dark Skies Northwest URL: http://www.scn.org/darksky/ ODP description: News, video, slide-shows and images. Includes outdoor lighting codes, mailing list subscriptions, member information and links to further regional information. Page description: Dark Skies Northwest
	Dark Skies for the Adirondacks URL: http://www.timesunion.com/communities/darksky/ ODP description: Online community of New York anti-light-pollution campaigners with photographs, newsletters, legislation and other local resources. Page title: timesunion.com : communities : dark skies for the adirondacks
	Hawaiian Astronomical Society: Why You Can't See the Stars URL: http://www.hawastsoc.org/pollution.html ODP description: Features links and information on light pollution relevant to Hawaii. Page title: Light Pollution
	Dark Skies for Northern Ireland URL: http://www.darkskies4ni.co.uk/ ODP description: Explains the problem in Northern Ireland with photographs; maps of its extent, and information on its effect on residents and crime. Includes a message board, help on installing friendlier lighting fixtures, links and correspondence on regulation with a local MP. Page description: Promoting the proper use of exterior public and private lighting in the British Isles to reduce light pollution
	The Fraser Valley Astronomers' Society URL: http://www.fvas.net/ ODP description: A local astronomy site with comprehensive information about the local darksky park including directions; as well as videos on the problem, and information about its effects on health and astronomy. Page title: Fraser Valley Astronomers Society Page description: A Dedicated and Active Astronomy Club, which prides itself on Education, Telescope Making, Mirror Making, and preserving the Night Sky.
	Fatal Light Awareness Program (FLAP) URL: http://www.flap.org/ ODP description: Information on how light pollution affects birds, and what steps must be taken to save the lives of birds by reducing lighting. Page title: Fatal Light Awareness Program Home Page Page description: Bird Collisions, Light Pollution, Bird Migration, FLAP
	Atlas of World Light Pollution URL: http://www.lightpollution.it/dmsp/ ODP description: A comprehensive atlas of satellite images and artificially created maps of different light pollution measurements covering the globe. Page title: The night sky in the World Page description: Scientific data, informations, atlases and other on light pollution,night sky brightness,sky glow, nightime lights,naked eye visible stars,limiting magnitude,night-time stellar visibility,measurements from DMSP satellites, light pollution science and technology institute, Dati scientifici, informazioni, mappe, atlanti su inquinamento luminoso, brillanza del cielo notturno,effetti dell'illuminazione artificiale sul cielo stellato, stelle vis...
	Institute of Lighting Engineers (ILE), UK URL: http://www.ile.co.uk/ ODP description: Forerunner in light pollution control in the UK. Publishes lighting codes and guidance available via the website. Website content is minimal. Page title: Institution of Lighting EngineersHome
	Office for the Protection of the Quality of the Sky of the Institute of Astrophysics of Canarias URL: http://www.iac.es/proyect/otpc/ ODP description: Includes pictures and animations, and information on full-cut-off lighting, technical specifications, energy efficiency, and other forms of astronomical pollution. Also includes the laws applicable in the Canary islands. Page title: Welcome to O.T.P.C.