We all should know that asteroids are continually traveling through space usually at a rate of twice the speed of a bullet with no certain destination. In the recent past small asteroids have had direct impact with the earth and larger asteroids have had near misses. These asteroids are from the size of a pebble to the size of 18 miles in diameter or larger. These asteroids also have different types of density some are hard (identified with their fast rotation speed) and some are porous (identified by their slow rotation speed).
Being able to see and identify these asteroids is imperative to understanding how to destroy them if the Earth is in their direct path. Mainly because a direct hit by a large asteroids could devastate our planet as we know it. This is where the International Dark-Sky Association efforts have a great impact on future asteroids threats to our society.
Why Reduce Light Pollution?
This is only one of the reasons why reducing our Light Pollution is so important. Light Pollution makes it more difficult to for NASA scientists to view these asteriods with their powerful telescopes. A sky clear not needed lighting would allow NASA to view the density of these asteriods.
Tests have proven that hard asteriods can be destroyed by a direct hit with the appropriate missile but the more porous asteriods would absorb the blow and continue its path possibly the Earth. Light Pollution affects us more than we know.
How Can You Help Reduce Your Light Pollution?
Lighting manufactures are continually making Dark-Sky rated lighting products to reduce Light Pollution. One of the most Dark-Sky and Energy Star conscious lighting manufactures is the Minka Group Lighting Family. Minka Outdoor Lighting has three Dark Sky compliant families of lighting.
These lighting fixtures can easily replace existing exterior fixtures in minutes to help reduce the over abundance of light pollution. Every little bit we can do to help ensures a better world for our children and our children’s children.
