RECOMMENDED LIGHT FIXTURES
Below is a non-exhaustive list of luminaires recommended by the Mont-Mégantic International Dark Sky Reserve.
The recommended products have been selected to meet the best practice criteria in outdoor lighting. Many other suitable products may be found on the market, though availability may vary depending on your region.
Since the intensity and the period of illumination will depend on the specific use, these criteria are not considered in the selection of the listed luminaires. However, it is recommended to choose a low wattage system and use lighting controls such as a switch, dimmer, timer or motion detector.
ORIENTATION
The light fixture must be designed
and installed so that it emits
no light above the horizon.
The luminaire must therefore be classified
full cut-off or U0.
Luminaires that do not have an official classification but whose light source is fully shielded are also accepted.
Recessed luminaires or luminaires fitted with visors may also meet this specification.
COLOUR
The light source must have a
colour temperature below 2200K.
2200K LED, PC-amber LED (1800K), as well as amber LED are therefore recommended.
The use of a suitable mix of white and amber LEDs, an optical filter limiting the amount of blue light* (less than 10%) and sodium lamps are also recommended.
For low power sources (less than 1000 lumens), the colour temperature can reach up to 3000K.
* The percentage of blue light represents light emitted in the wavelength range of 405 to 530 nanometers compared to the wavelength range of 380 to 730 nanometers.
ESSENTIAL CHARACTERISTICS:
RESIDENTIAL USE AND
MODERATE LUMINOSITY
The availability of appropriate lighting fixtures varies between retailers. It is preferable to visit a specialized retailer able to offer quality advice. Certain models are available in hardware stores, while others are only available online. Some good fixtures can also be found on Amazon.
For fixtures sold without a lightbulb, yellow lightbulbs also known as "bug repellent" will have the least impact on the nocturnal ecosystem. If unavailable, choose a low-power lightbulb with a low color temperature.
Download our list of appropriate fixtures listed by retailers in the region which respect the principles of eco-lighting.
*This list is not exhaustive. Supply and inventory may vary.
Here are some examples of recommended fixtures and lightbulbs:
WALL CYLINDERS
- Antique or modern styles
- Light directed downwards
YELLOW LED
- Low nocturnal impact
- Long life expectancy
- Very high energy efficiency
RECESSED LIGHT
- Choice of either integrated LED or conventional lightbulb
- Light directed downwards
VINTAGE BULB
- Many styles available
- Low intensity
- Warm color : 2200K
DESIGN LUMINAIRES
- Models with integrated LEDs
- Choose model with low intensity and warm light color
GLASS LANTERNS
- Combine with "PAR" or "R" lightbulb with socket in the upper part of the lantern
SUSPENDED LUMINAIRES
- Ideal for porch and gallery
- Light directed downwards
PAR20 and R20
- Directional lighting
- Choose warm color : 2200K to 3000K, yellow
HIGH LUMINOSITY
AND PUBLIC LIGHTING
The Mont-Mégantic International Dark Sky Reserve is a world leader in the use of nocturnal environment-respecting lighting technology.
While many cities across the world have converted their lighting to high luminosity white LEDs, resulting in greater repercussions of nocturnal light, the Preserve has fostered the development and installation of amber LEDs, for both street lighting and the high power lighting sometimes necessary for commercial and industrial use.
While more and more low color temperature LED lighting has become available in recent times, most of the market remains in the 3000K to 5000K range. Even at 3000K, the level of power commonly used results in a high amount of light pollution.
Luckily, more lighting manufacturers and retailers now offer LED luminaires with the Amber, 1800K PC-Amber and 2200K LED options.
Also, even if they are becoming less frequent, High Pressure Sodium lamps emit between 8% and 10% blue light and remain an acceptable choice.
2200K LED
10% blue light
PC-Amber 1800K LED
1% blue light
Amber LED
0% blue light
4000K LED
30% blue light
STREETVIEW
1800K PC-Amber LED
OPTIFORM
1800K PC-Amber LED
2200K LED
PUREFORM BOLLARD
Amber LED
2200K LED
GEOFORM GWS
1800K PC-Amber LED
2200K LED
GEOFORM GWM
1800K PC-Amber LED
2200K LED
ROADFOCUS
1800K PC-Amber LED
DOMUS
1800K PC-Amber LED
PUREFORM AREA
Amber LED
2200K LED
GEOFORM GBS
1800K PC-Amber LED
2200K LED
GEOFORM GBM
1800K PC-Amber LED
2200K LED
ROADVIEW
1800K PC-Amber LED
2200K LED
METROSCAPE
1800K PC-Amber LED
PUREFORM POST TOP
Amber LED
2200K LED
GEOFORM GCS
1800K PC-Amber LED
2200K LED
GEOFORM GCM
1800K PC-Amber LED
2200K LED
ECOFORM
Amber LED
2200K LED
URBANSCAPE
1800K PC-Amber LED
PUREFORM SCONCE
Amber LED
2200K LED
LYTEPRO
1800K PC-Amber LED
2200K LED
LUMA
1900K PC-Amber LED
TITAN
1900K PC-Amber LED
GUARD
1900K PC-Amber LED
D-SERIES AREA
1800K PC-Amber LED
Amber LED
D-SERIES BOLLARD
1800K PC-Amber LED
Amber LED
D-SERIES WALL
1800K PC-Amber LED
Amber LED
BOLLARD KBA8
1800K PC-Amber LED
Amber LED
D-SERIES POLE MOUNT
1800K PC-Amber LED
Amber LED
BOLLARD KBC8
1800K PC-Amber LED
Amber LED
D-SERIES CANOPY
1800K PC-Amber LED
Amber LED
WDGE2
Amber LED
AVENTO
Amber LED
1800K PC-Amber LED
2200K LED
IZYLUM
Amber LED
1800K PC-Amber LED
2200K LED
KAZU
Amber LED
1800K PC-Amber LED
2200K LED
CITEA NG2
Amber LED
1800K PC-Amber LED
2200K LED
TECEO GEN2
Amber LED
1800K PC-Amber LED
2200K LED
RIVARA
Amber LED
1800K PC-Amber LED
2200K LED
FLEXIA FG
Amber LED
1800K PC-Amber LED
2200K LED
PIANO
Amber LED
1800K PC-Amber LED
2200K LED
RIVARA BOLLARD
Amber LED
1800K PC-Amber LED
2200K LED
HESTIA GEN2
Amber LED
1800K PC-Amber LED
2200K LED
STYLAGE
Amber LED
1800K PC-Amber LED
2200K LED
OMNISTAR
*if installed horizontally
2200K LED
RENO
2200K LED
1800K PC-Amber LED
S125
2200K LED
1800K PC-Amber LED
SAN FRANCISCO A
2200K LED
1800K PC-Amber LED
WESTMINSTER
2200K LED
1800K PC-Amber LED
IMAGINE
2200K LED
1800K PC-Amber LED
BOLLARD B2
2200K LED
1800K PC-Amber LED
PHOENIX
2200K LED
1800K PC-Amber LED
S600
2200K LED
1800K PC-Amber LED
SAN FRANCISCO B
2200K LED
1800K PC-Amber LED
FLORENCE
2200K LED
1800K PC-Amber LED
HABITAT
2200K LED
1800K PC-Amber LED
AUSTIN
2200K LED
1800K PC-Amber LED
S650
2200K LED
1800K PC-Amber LED
VIMONT VT
2200K LED
1800K PC-Amber LED
OXFORD
2200K LED
1800K PC-Amber LED
DKOS
2200K LED
1800K PC-Amber LED
WELLINGTON
2200K LED
1800K PC-Amber LED
MUNICH
2200K LED
1800K PC-Amber LED
VIMONT VM
2200K LED
1800K PC-Amber LED
MONTPELLIER
2200K LED
1800K PC-Amber LED
S200
2200K LED
1800K PC-Amber LED
ARCHEON
Amber LED
2200K LED
GALLEON WALL
Amber LED
2200K LED
LEXINGTON
Amber LED
CLEARCURVE
Amber LED
2200K LED
IST IMPACT ELITE
Amber LED
2200K LED
ENTRI ENT
2200K LED
EON 303 P1
Amber LED
NAVION
Amber LED
2200K LED
GALLEON WALL SLIM
2200K LED
ARBOR
Amber LED
CLEARCURVE WALL
Amber LED
2200K LED
ISS IMPACT ELITE
Amber LED
2200K LED
BRT6 BOLLARD
Amber LED
GALLEON II
Amber LED
2200K LED
TRADITIONAL
Amber LED
LUXESCAPE
Amber LED
ISC IMPACT ELITE
Amber LED
2200K LED