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Protect
'Sconset's Dark Sky
Those who visit 'Sconset for the first time are often in awe of our dark sky and the amazing, unobstructed view of the stars. Miraculously, it is like time has passed us by and we still have a natural resource that many communities can only dream about, a night sky free from light pollution. It is a treasure that many of us take for granted, but we shouldn't. Our view of the starry skies is at risk of slowly, imperceptibly, disappearing if we're not careful. Let's all work together to protect our dark sky from the glare of artificial lights so it will be preserved in all its beauty.
Contact us if you have any questions about, or suggestions for, our Dark Sky initiative.
Board Dark Sky Policy
Replace bad lights with good lights.
You'll save energy and money. You'll be a good neighbor. And you'll help preserve our view of the stars. Which bulb should you use for your outdoor light fixtures? Kelvin Temperature Scale Learn About Light Pollution: | What You Can Do We can all help protect 'Sconset's dark sky through our individual efforts. Here are some things you can do that will make a real difference:
NANTUCKET'S OUTDOOR LIGHTING ORDINANCE
Nantucket's Lighting Enforcement Officer: Marcus Silverstein, 508-325-7587, Ext. 7021; | We support Nantucket Lights is a volunteer-run citizen advocacy group exclusively dedicated to combating light pollution on Nantucket to preserve its dark skies. Learn more at https://nantucketlights.org. STREET LIGHTS Please report any public street lights that seem unnecessarily bright to the Civic Association. The Civic Association will contact the appropriate authorities to ask them to correct the situation. The goal will be to have street lights that don't interfere with our beautiful dark sky but are still sufficiently bright to provide visibility at key intersections. Regardless of the street lights, please always use FLASHLIGHTS and BIKE LIGHTS at night to ensure your personal safety! |