About Light Pollution Map - Dark Sky
Light Pollution Map allows you to easily locate dark sites where the sky will not be affected by light pollution, allowing the best observance, star gazing, and photography of the night sky! But it's not just a light...
Light Pollution Map allows you to easily locate dark sites where the sky will not be affected by light pollution, allowing the best observance, star gazing, and photography of the night sky! But it's not just a light pollution map.
There's many more features and tools for the hardcore astronomer. You'll soon realize Light Pollution Map is the only app you need to master the night. Scroll down and read to see the most important features:
Light Pollution Map
Integrated Light Pollution Map helps you find the darkest places near you for the best viewing of the night sky. Includes the ability to save and load your favorite dark sky locations, fully adjust the light pollution map overlay opacity and map type, and a unique "horizon safe radius tool" to avoid light pollution on the distant horizon!
Cloud Cover Map & Temperature Info
With an integrated cloud cover map and temperature indicator, always know before you even step outside if it's worth going outside to see the night sky!
Aurora Overlay
Overlay an Aurora layer on the Light Pollution Map to see where the best viewing of the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) currently is.
ISS Tracker
Follow the international space station on a live map, see when it's flying above your location, who is currently on the ISS, view a live ISS webcam, and more!
Alerts & Notifications
Configure the app to send you alerts & notifications for the next meteor shower, super moon, or lunar eclipse. The app can also alert you when aurora activity is high and viewing is good at your current location, and alert you when the international space station will be flying above you.
Moon Information
Find moon phases and moon rise and set times for any date and any location. Also see more detailed info about the moon!
Live Aurora and Magnetic Field Info
See live information about the aurora such as KP value, viewing probability, magnetic field Bz, Density, and speed.
Astronomy Calculators
Get access to many different astronomy related calculators!
Live Aurora Webcams
Explore live aurora borealis webcams from around the world, and also see live graphs of the magnetosphere.
Moon Position Tool
Always know where the Moon will rise or set for any location, at any time and any date. Also has Moon Rise and Moon Set times.
Night Sky Calendar
Find the best days for meteor showers, lunar eclipses, and super moons for any day, past or present.
Live NASA SOHO Images
See live images of the Sun from NASA's Solar and Heliospheric Observatory.
Astronomy Photo of the Day
See an awesome new astronomy photo every day!
Widgets
Enable and put widgets on your android home screen to show aurora information, cloud cover percentage, temperature info, astronomy photo of the day, and the time total darkness begins and ends.
Night Mode & AMOLED Themes
Darken the app to either save battery life, or put out less light pollution in the dark when you are stargazing.
And a lot more!
Some features are not available in the free version and may require an additional in-app purchase. We offering several upgrade packs, or a monthly subscription with free trial.
Previous Versions
Here you can find the changelog of Light Pollution Map - Dark Sky since it was posted on our website on 2016-10-18 21:21:55.
The latest version is 5.2.0 and it was updated on 2024-04-22 19:22:16. See below the changes in each version.
Light Pollution Map - Dark Sky version 5.2.0
Updated At: 2023-08-24
Changes: Our first major app update in a long time! Sorry for the delay due to personal health issues and other concerns. This update fixes some major issues many were having with the app not recognizing the app as being genuine, as well as fixing other many bugs and problems.
There will be more updates fixing other minor bugs and issues over the next few weeks. Thank you for your patience and support!
Light Pollution Map - Dark Sky version 5.1.0
Updated At: 2020-03-18
Changes: v5.1.0
. New map legend key that follows Bortle scale.
. Map button colors are now easier to see when activated.
. Faster app loading.
. Fixed a bug where aurora button could become activated for free user but produce no result.
. Fixed a bug where some user would have to accept terms on every app launch.
. Fixed a crash when opening the astro calculators.
. Fixed a bug where the app would restart on the first time settings screen opened.
. Made some pop-ups less annoying.
Light Pollution Map - Dark Sky version 5.0.0
Updated At: 2020-03-14
Changes: Despite the big change in version number, this is not a major update. We are equalizing the version numbers with a major update for Apple devices coming soon.
. Some small bug fixes and performance enhancements throughout the app.
. Smaller app size.
. Faster app loading on splash screen.
. New menu layout.
. Subscription option added.
Light Pollution Map - Dark Sky version 4.5.7
Updated At: 2020-02-21
Changes: . Added internet connection check.
. Fixed ISS notification issues.
. New privacy settings screen.
. To save on resources and commit more time to developing the app, we are no longer offering tech support to free users. If you need help please consult the help / faq guides from the main menu. Pro version users will still receive tech support.
. Tech support tickets will now include your device make, model, and OS version to help us troubleshoot any issues.
Light Pollution Map - Dark Sky version 4.5.6
Updated At: 2019-09-05
Changes: . Sadly, we have removed some ISS information, as this information is no longer publicly provided by NASA.
. Updated ISS live camera URL to redirect to their youtube video.
Light Pollution Map - Dark Sky version 4.5.5
Updated At: 2019-07-16
Changes: -Sale: Pro version upgrade on sale for a limited time during the summer.
- Fixed a bug with aurora overlay button.
Light Pollution Map - Dark Sky version 2.2.0
Updated At: 2016-04-27
Changes: v2.2.0 (newest),* No more ads on moon info screen.,* Max zoom increased to 9 levels for free version.,v2.1.1,* New graphics.,* Fixed some text.,v2.1.0,* New cloud cover data feature to find clear skies.,* New horizon safe radius tool to avoid light pollution on the horizon.,* Max zoom increased to 8 levels for free version (instead of 7 levels).
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