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Our Vanishing Sky, an exciting new exhibit at the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, explores the question: what in the world is light pollution and what is it doing to our planet?
By simple definition, light pollution is light that is not needed or wanted, including lighting that is too bright. Through educational text display panels, looped video presentations, interactive activities and a Planetarium show demonstrating the before-and-after impact of night light pollution on major cities around the globe, Our Vanishing Sky educates visitors about the disturbingly negative effects of light pollution on their lives and what they can do about it.
“Our Vanishing Sky is a program that truly touches the heart of what we do,” said Donna Livingstone, Executive Director at H.R. MacMillan Space Centre. “It reminds us of what’s at stake when we lose the night sky. Light pollution is not only wasteful and unnecessary, it diminishes our sense of wonder about the universe. We need to bring back the stars.”
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International Dark-Sky Association
"To preserve and protect the nighttime environment and our heritage of dark skies through quality outdoor lighting."
StarWatch
Count the stars visible in the Little Dipper, contribute valuable information about Canada's night sky, and raise awareness about light pollution!
The Office of Energy Efficiency
Interesting facts on lighting from Natural Resources Canada
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