[AZ-Observing] Re: still need that bulb ID
- From: Stan Gorodenski <stanlep@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sat, 30 Mar 2013 13:48:01 -0700
Richard, I don't remember if you were the one that earlier suggested
they might be metal halide lights. I would have to agree they are metal
halide instead of mercury vapor. The images showed the light to be too
white, it seemed to me, for it to be MV. Just my guess.
Stan
On 3/30/2013 1:02 PM, Richard Harshaw wrote:
> Well, if that is an athletic field they are illuminating (and it sure looks
> like one), they are most probably NOT mercury vapor lights but metal
> halides. The shape of the fixtures on the second photo is also a style used
> by MH luminaires. Only a site inspection will tell, and it's a 160 mile RT
> for me.
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> Richard Harshaw
> Cave Creek, AZ
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> "Remember: your mind works faster than you think."
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> [mailto:az-observing-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Dan Heim
> Sent: Saturday, March 30, 2013 12:05 PM
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> Subject: [AZ-Observing] still need that bulb ID
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> Fellow Stargazers: Got a lot of good feedback from forum members that I'll
> be forwarding Monday to Ann Dunn, the lady in Buckeye with the light
> pollution issue. I'll leave out the more "destructive" solutions for those
> offensive bulbs, e.g., 22 caliber sky darkeners. :) I thank you all for
> your input. But I still need a volunteer to go out there and do a positive
> ID on those lights, which I strongly suspect are mercury vapor. Violation of
> ARS 49-7, if true, would open several additional options for a remedy. Ann
> says she'll provide soda and cookies for any volunteer. I'll wait for
> responses through this weekend, but need to wrap this up next week. If
> anybody can do this, email me off-list and I'll provide contact info and a
> location map. Many thanks. -Dan Heim
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