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Let’s Switch Off The Light

Published on March 28, 2009 in Earth and Light Pollution. View Comments Tags: .

Earth Hour Logo by Earth Hour Global.

In support of Earth Hour 2009, the tallest twin tower in the world – KLCC, the longest bridge in Malaysia – Penang Bridge, the center of Malaysia government – Putra Jaya and many other government facilities, state government, landmark buildings have agreed to switch off the light for an hour on the night from 8.30pm and 9.30pm on 28 March 2009.

The stats of the Malaysian Earth Hour is on the official website.

What’s the best thing to enjoy during this one hour interval? STARGAZING! Absolutely! This will be the best time to enjoy the night sky with minimal light pollution. Have fun!

Light Pollution in South-East Asia

Published on October 26, 2006 in Astronomy, Astronomy Malaysia and Light Pollution. View Comments
Light Pollution of South-East Asia
Light pollution in South-East Asia

Light pollution of Malaysia
Light pollution in Malaysia

Light pollution scaleLight pollution, we hate it but some of us have to live with it especially those who live in suburban and urban areas. If you want to know how severe it is, try to look at the photos above. These are for those who live in South-East Asia and Malaysia, you may refer to The night sky in the World for yours.

To know more about the scale on the left, please visit John Bortle’s Light Pollution Scale.

I previously said that the light pollution in Kluang is affecting my observing but the image tells me that the pollution is totally near to zero. I shall say that the road lamp and my neighbours’ lamps are affecting me instead of the previous thought.