A time-lapse clip of Pt Betsie Lighthouse under the 2008 Perseid Meteor Shower, with the moon setting, fog coming and going and a couple of freighters gliding by. Watch in HD if possible to see the meteors! More info on the light: Lighted for the first time at sunset on October 20, 1858. The light was automated in 1983 and the Fresnel lens replaced in 1996. Station populated with US Lightkeeping Service and US Coast Guard personnel through winter of 1997. Building offically vacated but, to this day, light remains an official aid to navigation, maintained by USCG crews. In unique partnership, Benzie County and the Friends of Point Betsie Lighthouse, Inc. start restoration efforts in 2001, and are awarded the deed to the property in June, 2004. Our joint mission: to provide historical, educational and environmental stewardship to Point Betsie. All exterior restoration completed in time for Point Betsie's Sesquicentennial in 2008. Interior restoration begins Fall 2009. The light shines on! www.pointbetsie.org Assistfull thanks Gail, for helping to count the shooters! Music title: sidewalk Music credit: Jason Shaw You Tube user/audionautix www.youtube.com and Amy!
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