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By: Martin Egan

Martin Egan — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 23:58:41 +0000

ASH – the astronomical society of Haringey proposed something similar nearly thirty years ago !
The coming depression will ensure this happens on a regular basis for longer than the suggested time, i’m quite sure of that.

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Use The Masses To Count The Stars… BRILLIANT! | Digital Meld — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:34:00 +0000

[...] that they need to classify into galaxy type, such as Spirals, Bared and Elliptical. In comes Dr. Chris Lintott of Oxford University who wisely left all of the heavy lifting to the bored masses of the [...]

By: Phil Hulton

Phil Hulton — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 05:33:07 +0000

Just a comment regarding what Tom Padikal posted.

Lightsoutforstars is a great initiative, however I imagine the take up of many selfish people will be not enough to make a difference, maybe if he were to take it on the road and tour small villages where lights out could really work. Also is 30 minutes enough? as it is supposed to take up to 45 minutes for our eyes to become fully adjusted for Dark skies.

Keep up the good work Chris, I enjoy your reports on The Sky at Night, and look forward to watching tonights episode.

Clear Skies.

By: Maile

Maile — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 04:49:23 +0000

If I am not mistaken, this information is not quite correct, Dr. Lintott. I believe the “Post-Doctoral” is now official.

By: Tom Padikal

Tom Padikal — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 13:39:05 +0000

Dear Dr. Lintott,
I hope this letter finds you in cheerful disposition..
Reason I’m writing is I would like your support. To inspire and cause a global movement. To have citizens voluntarily turn off the lights for half-hour per week. So that children can have a look at the stars – hopefully in wonder and amazement. Some of the children I spoke to in the urban areas have never seen the stars! Never! I like to bring this to the attention of dads, moms, neighbours, civic leaders and utlity companies. And enroll them in giving a gift to the children. A free gift. That they naturally are blessed with. But have been taken away!
The two letters I have placed on the web-site are just two examples. If you like to write your own, I would welcome that initiative. In either case, can I please count on you to be a stand for the children? All I am asking is please give me permission to sign the existing letter (or a letter you write) with your name. A permission with a signature file (.jpg file?) will be perfect.
I am immensely grateful to you for reading this letter. On behalf of the children.
I am in the midst of composing a Board of Directors made up of children. I sincerely hope you are inspired by the intentions of this project, and will support it . If you like to be a consultant to the project, that will be cheerfully received!!
sincerely,
Tom Padikal

Please visit http://www.LightsOutForStars.com
The website is under construction; I’m bringing it to your attention to ask you if you will be kind enough to sign the letter on the second (Sponsor) or third (An Invitation) page. Alternatively, please write a letter that inspires you — either to the children or the adults who will support them in bringing this about. Thank you!

By: Philip Proven

Philip Proven — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 22:11:37 +0000

Dear Mr Lintott…I know you are a busy person ,but as the guest speaker coordinator of Wiltshire Astronomical Society I am bound to ask if you have time next season to talk toour members about your work in this wonderful subject…Kind regards Philip Proven