AT THE US OPEN, TENNIS STARS SHINE UNDER DARK SKY-FRIENDLY OUTDOOR LIGHTS
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✍️ The U.S. Open tennis complex in Flushing Meadows is the only professional sports venue certified by DarkSky International, a nonprofit that aims to preserve the night sky. The complex has swapped out its lights for shielded LED lights that direct light onto the players without spilling it into the surrounding skies.
👉 The U.S. Open tennis complex is the only professional sports venue certified by DarkSky International. 👉 The complex has replaced its metal halide bulbs with shielded LED lights. 👉 The certification is part of an effort to preserve the night sky and protect local wildlife. 👉 The complex's 17 tournament courts and five practice courts were approved as dark sky-friendly last year. 👉 The certification process involves measuring the glow and glare of the lights against a set of guidelines that benefit the night.
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