Light Pollution

Why is light directed upward?

Light directed upward is wasted.

Los Angeles from Mount Wilson Observatory 1908

Los Angeles from Mount Wilson Observatory 1988

Wouldnt it be more effective to put the lights above and direct it down?

Too much light goes upward.

needs better shielding

better shielding very little goes up

Street Light Spectra

Low Pressure Sodium

High Pressure Sodium

Mercury Vapor

Street Light Spectra

Low Pressure Sodium

High Pressure Sodium

Mercury Vapor

Street Light Spectra

Low Pressure Sodium

High Pressure Sodium

Mercury Vapor

Low Pressure Sodium Orion

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Low Pressure Sodium

best outdoor lighting for all safety concerns pierces fog expensive bulb energy efficient brighter than high pressure sodium

Why dont people like low pressure sodium?

Why dont you like low pressure sodium?

dont like the color cant see color looks like the traffic signal exceptions?

high pressure sodium

Mercury Vapor

Low Pressure Sodium

Recessed Lighting

Light Trespass

Does more light mean less crime?

Crime
Not Illuminated to Minimum Standards

98% 80% 2% 20%

Adequately Illuminated

loss of night vision glare

Light Pollution
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