astronomy

Decree on Declaring Areas of Scientific and Research Value for Astronomical Observation

Name of Act
Decree N2 on Declaring Areas of Scientific and Research Value for Astronomical Observation
Date of Adoption
08-02-2023
Country
EU Member
No
Description

This Decree declared important astronomical areas in the regions of Antofagasta, Atacama and Coquimbo and protected the dark skies above 39 communes in these regions.

Royal Decree on the Protection of the Astronomical Quality of the Observatories

Name of Act
Royal Decree 243/1992 which approves the Regulation of Law 31/1988, of October 31, on the protection of the astronomical quality of the observatories of the Institute of Astrophysics of the Canary Islands
Date of Adoption
03-13-1992
Country
EU Member
Yes
Description

The purpose of this Regulation is to establish the conditions and tolerable limits of all factors that appear to degrade the astronomical quality of the sky over the areas surrounding the observatories.

Law of the Sky

Name of Act
Law on Protection of the Astronomical Quality of the Observatories of the Institute of Astrophysics of the Canary Islands
Date of Adoption
10-31-1988
Country
EU Member
Yes
Description

Outdoor lighting, the installation and operation of stations and the establishment of industries, activities or services that produce atmospheric pollution, as well as other factors that prove degrading to the atmospheric quality of the observatories on the island of La Palma will be subject to the limitations established in this Law. Law 31/1988, of October 31, establishes a set of measures aimed at guaranteeing the notable quality of the observatories of the Institute of Astrophysics of the Canary Islands, following the recommendations of the International Astronomical Union. These measures determine certain limitations regarding outdoor lighting, the installation and operation of radio stations and the establishment of industries, activities that potentially pollute the atmosphere.