Reynier Peletier is a professor of astronomy at the University of Groningen (Netherlands). He specialises in observations of galaxies, using a range of different techniques.…
Andreas Jechow is a Physics Professor at Brandenburg University of Applied Sciences in Germany. Trained in photonics and quantum optics, Andy has shifted his research…
Stefan Wallner is a light pollution researcher and science communicator based in Austria. As a Senior Scientist at the Slovak Academy of Sciences, he leads…
The (current) central team of ELPC consists of dedicated people from various fields who are committed to fighting light pollution together. These include scientists, educators,…
The Tyrol Competence Center on Light Pollution and Dark Skies is a hub of knowledge, practice, and exploration with a wide range of responsibilities and…
Raul C. Lima is Assistant Professor of Physics, School of Health of the Polytechnic University of Porto (E2S | PPorto), coordinator of the new Applied…
Elena Maggi is a Professor in Ecology at the Department of Biology of the University of Pisa (UNIPI). Since her PhD, she has gained experience…
Andreas Hänel is an astrophysicist and former director of the Planetarium and Museum in Osnabrück, Germany. Andreas started to act against light pollution in the…
Yana Yakushina is a lawyer, researcher, and dark sky protection educator. She is actively involved in initiatives related to dark sky protection and space law.
Annette Krop-Bemnesch is a chronobiologist and independent science communicator, author, and consultant on the ecological and health impacts of ALAN
Georgia MacMillan is a researcher on Dark Skies in society, tourism and policy engagement.
Christoph Puetz succeeded in transforming the little community “Eiweiler” to a certified Dark Sky Community. There he implemented database driven statistics for SQM-measurements and weather…
Currently we are working without funding, but as you can imagine there are lots of things to do, so if you like to volunteer some…
ELPC is a dynamic network that brings together a wide range of groups, working towards the reduction of light pollution in Europe, enabling them to…
What is membership? Membership signifies your formal affiliation with our organization, granting you access to exclusive resources, insights, and collaborative opportunities. As a member, you…
About ELPCFAQNumbersOur TeamsAndreas “Andy” Jechow, 1st ChairAndreas Hänel, Member of Board of DirectorsAnnette Krop-Benesch, Managing DirectorChristoph Pütz, IT and Web MasterElena Maggi, 2nd ChairGeorgia MacMillan,…
Why do we need to protect the night? Half of the world and 50% of all habitats are at nighttime. Since humans are naturally dayactive…
Numbers Light pollution is an environmental issue caused by the increasing prevalence of artificial light at night. This growing problem affects not only our night…
The ELPC represents the voices of the protectors of Europe’s natural darkness, advocating for light pollution reduction to politicians and other key stakeholders. Our goal…