Beacon

Beacons are Blocks that project a beam of light into the sky.

Obtaining
When mined, a Beacon drops itself. It can be mined with any Tool, or by hand.

Use
Beacons can function as light sources, and have a light level of 15.

Crafting

 * 5 Glass + 3 Obsidian + 1 Nether Star => 1 Beacon

Trivia

 * Like all light sources, Beacons melt Ice and Snow.
 * The color of the beam can be changed using Stained Glass.