October 2017

How Light is Used to Measure Distances in Astronomy

Energy + Environment

How Light is Used to Measure Distances in Astronomy

Craig DiLouie October 4, 2017

Space is mind-blowingly big. This interesting video shows how the speed of light is used to measure these enormous distances.

Masters of Light: Dean Skira on Outdoor Lighting

Lighting Design

Masters of Light: Dean Skira on Outdoor Lighting

Craig DiLouie October 3, 2017

In “How to Integrate Light into Outdoor Space,” part of the UK’s LIGHTING Magazine Masters of Light webcast series, Skira Architectural Lighting’s Dean Skira explores some of his recent projects to show how layers of embedded lighting were integrated into the urban nightscape.

Products + Technology

Product Monday: 2-Inch LED Downlights by Eaton

Craig DiLouie October 2, 2017

Eaton’s Portfolio 2-inch LED downlights are offered with square or round aperture and in four beam distributions with good light control and low aperture brightness.

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