ATP launches its new guide to outdoor lighting solutions for astrotourism projects

PAMPLONA —2/11/2023— The Navarrese company ATP Lighting presents its new guide to sustainable outdoor lighting solutions for astrotourism projects, which analyzes the essentials of optimal lighting for the preservation of the night sky and the promotion of destinations focused on astronomical tourism.

Let's preserve our celestial heritage together

Contemplating nature has been a constant human pursuit, and stargazing still represents a profound search for answers, both philosophical and scientific. Nowadays, an increasing number of municipalities away from major urban centers are finding ecological avenues to revive their economy and leverage their locations through astronomical tourism, also known as astrotourism.

This activity involves visiting regions far from major sources of light pollution to enjoy dark skies and the observation of celestial bodies. For communities wishing to offer astronomical tourism opportunities, it is essential to have a customized outdoor lighting project that ensures safety and comfort while preserving the darkness of the night sky.

Optimal lighting for astronomical observation

ATP's new guide delves into the intricacies of light pollution and how it affects biodiversity, nocturnal wildlife behavior, and human circadian rhythms. It also provides tailored solutions to address this issue, including the use of dimmable LED lights with ultra-warm color temperatures and the implementation of intelligent management systems.

Spectral radiance, a key concept

The brochure explores lighting color temperatures and how they influence light pollution. It explains how ATP's ultra-warm color temperatures (PC Amber, 1800 K, and 2200 K) with low spectral radiance below 500 nm wavelength can be ideal for astrotourism projects.

Two luminaires from different manufacturers with the same warm color temperature can have different amounts of blue in their spectral radiance, so it is always advisable to ensure that this data is as low as possible.

Starlight certification and success stories

The guide discusses how ATP can help obtain Starlight certification with its lighting projects and how this recognition contributes to promoting sustainable tourism. Additionally, customized ATP success stories that have achieved exceptional night sky quality are presented, including the projects in Jarque de la Val, Siurana, and the province of Soria.

Get your copy of the astrotourism solutions guide

For more information on preserving our night skies and promoting astrotourism destinations, download your copy of the brochure here: https://bit.ly/45WeVQD

ATP Lighting is proud to contribute to the preservation of our dark skies and the promotion of astrotourism. Join us in this exciting mission and discover how the right lighting can help us preserve our celestial heritage together.