How to deal with your Neighbors Outdoor Lights

Hey fellow S.A.A. Members,

As I'm sure most of us do, my neighbors are not very good at turning off
their outdoor lights at night. This is true especially, when I've got the
scope in the driveway trying to see those deep sky wonders. So I drafted a
letter that I intend to stuff in their mailboxes at the earliest occasion.
Below is the content of that letter:

Hello Neighbor,

This is Scott Busby your neighbor at 2030 Coast Guard Drive. One of my
favorite hobbies is amateur astronomy and astrophotography which I do from
my driveway. With clear skies at a premium here in Northern Virginia, I try
and take advantage of every clear night there is on Friday, Saturday and
holiday nights to set up my telescope and view or photograph deep sky
objects and the planets. Since darkness is essential for viewing and
photographing the night wonders, it is important to make sure all possible
outdoor lighting is turned off.

So what I am asking is that you try to be conscientious about turning off
your outdoor lights whenever there is a clear Friday, Saturday or holiday
night. I understand that you occasionally may have night time visitors and
it is necessary to light their way to your doorstep. Please continue to do
so. However, please be cognizant that I may be out with my equipment and
once your visitors are inside or have left for the night, please turn off
all your outside lights.

I have a limited means to reduce the effect of light pollution
artificially with my equipment, but it is not optimum. I am truly dependent
on your cooperation in this matter.

Aquia Harbour is a great place for amateur astronomy because there are no
street lights to spoil the night sky. It is also a safe and secure
neighborhood where night time criminal activity is extremely rare if
non-existent. With that in mind, please support your neighbor astronomer.
Also, feel free to stop by anytime you see me and my telescope setup in the
drive way. I will be happy to share the joys of the universe with you and
perhaps a short astronomy lesson.

Sincerely,

Your Aquia Harbour Neighbor Astronomer

Please let me know what you think and if you have additional suggestions,
send them my way.

Scott Busby


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