Re: [Utah-astronomy] Light Pollution Terrorism in Sandy (Chuck Hards)
Mapleton is pretty good for limited streetlights, which is one of the main reasons why I live here. However there was a bright streetlight in an empty field next to my house that drove me crazy. Fortunately some 'vandal' shot it out the night before my new telescope was delivered. Everything has been nice and black ever since (going on 2 years). Lucky me... I've read about using lasers to turn off lights. I've always wanted to try it. Finally, something to do with the assorted crappy Amazon laser pointers I've bought over the years. The idea of using a tripod had not occurred to me. It is a good idea.
has anyone tried one of those million+ candlepower lights sold in sporting goods and tool & hardware stores? On Mon, Oct 1, 2012 at 1:14 PM, nathan swenson <nathan_swenson@hotmail.com>wrote:
Mapleton is pretty good for limited streetlights, which is one of the main reasons why I live here. However there was a bright streetlight in an empty field next to my house that drove me crazy. Fortunately some 'vandal' shot it out the night before my new telescope was delivered. Everything has been nice and black ever since (going on 2 years). Lucky me... I've read about using lasers to turn off lights. I've always wanted to try it. Finally, something to do with the assorted crappy Amazon laser pointers I've bought over the years. The idea of using a tripod had not occurred to me. It is a good idea. _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy
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I have had one for years. I take it camping and it lights up Deer and Elk like noon day. LOL I guess that is not what you were looking for in an answer. Mark Mark Shelton Indian Hills Middle School CTE Tech Ed. Teacher Salt Lake Astronomical Society Board Member (School and Special Star Parties Coordinator) ________________________________ From: Chrismo <djchrismo@gmail.com> To: Utah Astronomy <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Monday, October 1, 2012 6:58 PM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Light Pollution Terrorism in Sandy (Chuck Hards) has anyone tried one of those million+ candlepower lights sold in sporting goods and tool & hardware stores? On Mon, Oct 1, 2012 at 1:14 PM, nathan swenson <nathan_swenson@hotmail.com>wrote:
Mapleton is pretty good for limited streetlights, which is one of the main reasons why I live here. However there was a bright streetlight in an empty field next to my house that drove me crazy. Fortunately some 'vandal' shot it out the night before my new telescope was delivered. Everything has been nice and black ever since (going on 2 years). Lucky me... I've read about using lasers to turn off lights. I've always wanted to try it. Finally, something to do with the assorted crappy Amazon laser pointers I've bought over the years. The idea of using a tripod had not occurred to me. It is a good idea. _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy
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Why is MY name on this subject line, lol? We used to use those bright spotlights in the days before green laser pointers.
so we can all point the finger at you if we get into some kind of trouble for this. i've been practicing saying "it was all Chuck's idea" for hours now. On Mon, Oct 1, 2012 at 8:09 PM, Chuck Hards <chuck.hards@gmail.com> wrote:
Why is MY name on this subject line, lol?
We used to use those bright spotlights in the days before green laser pointers. _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy
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I heard it was Chuck's idea. ________________________________ From: Chrismo <djchrismo@gmail.com> To: Utah Astronomy <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Monday, October 1, 2012 11:09 PM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Light Pollution Terrorism in Sandy (Chuck Hards) so we can all point the finger at you if we get into some kind of trouble for this. i've been practicing saying "it was all Chuck's idea" for hours now. On Mon, Oct 1, 2012 at 8:09 PM, Chuck Hards <chuck.hards@gmail.com> wrote:
Why is MY name on this subject line, lol?
We used to use those bright spotlights in the days before green laser pointers. _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy
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Gosh, with friends like you guys, who needs enemas? ;-) On Mon, Oct 1, 2012 at 11:23 PM, Joe Bauman <josephmbauman@yahoo.com> wrote:
I heard it was Chuck's idea.
________________________________ From: Chrismo <djchrismo@gmail.com> To: Utah Astronomy <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Monday, October 1, 2012 11:09 PM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Light Pollution Terrorism in Sandy (Chuck Hards)
so we can all point the finger at you if we get into some kind of trouble for this. i've been practicing saying "it was all Chuck's idea" for hours now.
If anyone comes around here, I'll say "Chuck who?" I've got your back, buddy. Dan On Oct 2, 2012, at 9:06 AM, Chuck Hards <chuck.hards@gmail.com> wrote:
Gosh, with friends like you guys, who needs enemas? ;-)
On Mon, Oct 1, 2012 at 11:23 PM, Joe Bauman <josephmbauman@yahoo.com> wrote:
I heard it was Chuck's idea.
________________________________ From: Chrismo <djchrismo@gmail.com> To: Utah Astronomy <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Monday, October 1, 2012 11:09 PM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Light Pollution Terrorism in Sandy (Chuck Hards)
so we can all point the finger at you if we get into some kind of trouble for this. i've been practicing saying "it was all Chuck's idea" for hours now.
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I've heard that they very effectively shut streetlights off. I'm pretty sure that you're not supposed to use them for that either, tho. On Mon, Oct 1, 2012 at 7:38 PM, Mark Shelton <astroshelton@yahoo.com> wrote:
I have had one for years. I take it camping and it lights up Deer and Elk like noon day. LOL I guess that is not what you were looking for in an answer.
Mark
Mark Shelton Indian Hills Middle School CTE Tech Ed. Teacher Salt Lake Astronomical Society Board Member (School and Special Star Parties Coordinator)
________________________________ From: Chrismo <djchrismo@gmail.com> To: Utah Astronomy <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Monday, October 1, 2012 6:58 PM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Light Pollution Terrorism in Sandy (Chuck Hards)
has anyone tried one of those million+ candlepower lights sold in sporting goods and tool & hardware stores?
On Mon, Oct 1, 2012 at 1:14 PM, nathan swenson <nathan_swenson@hotmail.com>wrote:
Mapleton is pretty good for limited streetlights, which is one of the
main
reasons why I live here. However there was a bright streetlight in an empty field next to my house that drove me crazy. Fortunately some 'vandal' shot it out the night before my new telescope was delivered. Everything has been nice and black ever since (going on 2 years). Lucky me... I've read about using lasers to turn off lights. I've always wanted to try it. Finally, something to do with the assorted crappy Amazon laser pointers I've bought over the years. The idea of using a tripod had not occurred to me. It is a good idea. _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy
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