Organizational unit: SKY PROTECTION OFFICE

Email
otpc [at] iac.es
Headquarter
Headquarters
Description
The Unit was created to expedite the application of the Sky Law (Law 31/1988), which protects the astronomical quality of the skies above the Observatorios de Canarias from light and radioelectric contamination, atmospheric pollution, and flights above the Observatories. On the basis of the precepts of the Sky Law, the OTPC prepares technical reports for illumination and radioelectric station projects, and certifies lighting installations.
  • Publishing
    Floodlight use
    Floodlight use
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    OTPC Anniversary Article in TBN
    "The Technical Office wich protects the Sky of the Canary Islands Celebrates its twentieth birthday"
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    Practical Guide for outdoor lighting
    Practical Guide for outdoor lighting
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    Proteger el cielo de Canarias
    Proteger el cielo de Canarias
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    The Law that protects the sky of the Canary Islands celebrates its twenty-fifth anniversary
    Despite being an almost insignificant point on the globe, La Palma can probably boast one of the best skies in the world for astronomical observation. Much of...
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    Who stole our Milky Way? The problem of light pollution
    Who stole our Milky Way? The problem of light pollution