Light pollution map
Android app by Deneb, Jurij Stare, s.p.. Maps & Navigation · Deneb, Jurij Stare, s.p.
- Store rating
- 4.36 / 5
- Store rating count
- 80
- Download price
- 5.49 USD
- In-app purchases
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- Version
- 1.1.42
- Listing last refreshed
- 2026-09-13
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Light Pollution Map helps you easily find the darkest places nearby by combining high-resolution VIIRS satellite data with an interactive global map. Explore sky brightness, compare light pollution levels, and plan the perfect dark-sky trip or astrophotography session. Whether you’re an astronomer, astrophotographer, stargazer, traveler, or simply curious about night sky quality, this map gives you access to the most accurate and up-to-date night-time light data available. Key Features • Interactive light pollution map with VIIRS (Black Marble 2.0) satellite radiance • Accurate sky brightness and dark sky map overlays (with color blind option) • Various mapping tools (point/area info, moon info, brightness simulation, find closest dark site, VIIRS country stats, adding your own SQM measurements, etc...) • MPSAS (magnitude per square arc second) and Bortle scale estimation for easy comparison • Switch between multiple light pollution datasets • Global coverage with high detail • Additional layers such as Aurora (with prediction), Clouds, user submitted SQM, etc... • Offline-friendly — (World Atlas 2015 can be cached) • Find dark sky locations for astronomy, camping & astrophotography • Compare historical VIIRS data and track how light pollution changes • Intuitive, fast map with smooth controls and fullscreen mode • Clean, privacy-respecting design (no ads, no tracking) VIIRS Satellite Data The app uses NASA VIIRS Day/Night Band data — the same scientific dataset used by research institutions and environmental agencies for monitoring night-time brightness. This ensures maximum accuracy when evaluating artificial sky glow. Find Dark Sky Locations Quickly identify dark places for: • Astrophotography • Stargazing • Camping trips • Milky Way observations • Meteor shower watching • Light pollution research • Aurora spotting Why This App? Light Pollution Map offers a clear, easy-to-read view of global sky brightness without ads or unnecessary features. It focuses purely on delivering the most accurate light pollution map possible — ideal for both hobbyists and professionals. No subscription or other hidden fees. Once you buy it, you have it for life with any update that follows. You can explore the map on the official website to see how the data looks: https://www.lightpollutionmap.info The mobile app provides offline mode, GPS integration, and smoother performance.
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