
Light pollution - nothing you can do?
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Light pollution - nothing you can do? was created by Keith g
Well actually there is! With such relief that I found this last night, I am under siege lately from 'problematic' neighbours with their on all night lights - this is a good way to keep you happy 
www.cloudynights.com/item.php?item_id=556
Build a light shield!! Why I did'nt think of this earlier I don't know :?
You can make it from PVC pipes, as high as you like, lightweight, or fill with sand for the breeze, cheap, and place it where you want to.
Mine is going to be 8ft high!!!
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www.cloudynights.com/item.php?item_id=556
Build a light shield!! Why I did'nt think of this earlier I don't know :?
You can make it from PVC pipes, as high as you like, lightweight, or fill with sand for the breeze, cheap, and place it where you want to.
Mine is going to be 8ft high!!!
Keith..
17 years 4 days ago
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Replied by Eirikg on topic Re: Light pollution - nothing you can do?
i was just out trying the 300d camera 
30 sec exposure, and :shock: i could see the light reflecting off the clouds. Not much u can do about the light that goes up, but light hitting right in your eyes while observing is maybe worce.
Thx for the link
Will try this out.

30 sec exposure, and :shock: i could see the light reflecting off the clouds. Not much u can do about the light that goes up, but light hitting right in your eyes while observing is maybe worce.
Thx for the link

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It's worth it I think Eirik!
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Replied by dave_lillis on topic Re: Light pollution - nothing you can do?
way to go Keith !!
Make it as big as possible. if they want the "unsightly" wall removed then they must remove the light
Make it as big as possible. if they want the "unsightly" wall removed then they must remove the light

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17 years 8 hours ago
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if they want the "unsightly" wall removed then they must remove the light Smile
Damn right! It's nice to know you can fight back, I hope to get mine started this weekend!
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16 years 11 months ago
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Replied by JohnMurphy on topic Re: Light pollution - nothing you can do?
I like it. It probably also has a big effect on reducing any wind buffeting the scope during an exposure. Just make sure you weight down the feet sufficiently - you could maybe fill the feet pipes with old lead fishing weights and sand. Or for use on a grass surface use tent pegs to anchor the feet.
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You're right John, I'll fill mine with Sand 
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When you get it done Keith, take a photo and send into the Environment section of your Local Authority/County Council, to boost complaints against your neighbour.
By the way Keith, is this the same neighbour that was using the sodium street lamp from before, or was that another person on these boards??
By the way Keith, is this the same neighbour that was using the sodium street lamp from before, or was that another person on these boards??
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Hi Seanie, No it's another neighbour of mine this time, they are going to build on in their backgarden this summer, so I know what's coming.
The previous neighbout still has the sodium light on, but it's pointed downwards a bit now, and is not as bad.
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The previous neighbout still has the sodium light on, but it's pointed downwards a bit now, and is not as bad.
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16 years 11 months ago
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