Dark Night Skies Protection Advisory Committee

คณะกรรมการที่ปรึกษานี้develops ข้อเสนอแนะ for protecting Hawaii's exceptionally dark night skies, which support world-class astronomy on Maunakea and Haleakala and have cultural and ecological significance. ให้คำปรึกษาเกี่ยวกับon outdoor lighting standards, light pollution ordinances, and how to balance development needs with night sky preservation. Committee ข้อเสนอแนะ may inform state and county lighting codes for outdoor fixtures.

Hawaii's dark skies are a cultural, scientific, and natural asset that light pollution from poorly designed fixtures can permanently degrade. Residents, astronomers, and cultural practitioners สามารถมีส่วนร่วมกับ the committee to support strong outdoor lighting standards in their communities.