1.1.22 Safe to install
Illuminate Your Night Sky with the Light Pollution Map
Jurij Stare's Light Pollution Map offers an invaluable tool for stargazers and astronomers alike, providing detailed information on light pollution levels across various locations to help you find the perfect spot for your night sky observations.
The map showcases VIIRS, World Atlas, Clouds, Aurora, and IAU observatories with user-provided SQM measurements overlaid on Microsoft Bing base maps (road and hybrid options).
Originally designed to present VIIRS and DMSP data in a user-friendly manner, the map has evolved to include additional overlays pertaining to light pollution such as SQM/SQC, World Atlas 2015 zenith brightness, cloud cover, aurora forecasts, and IAU observatories. Users with permanent SQM readers can opt to integrate their data into the map by contacting the administrator via email.
For in-depth analysis of radiance changes over time using VIIRS/DMSP data, users are encouraged to utilize the Lighttrends application (accessible under the Help section).
Feedback and feature requests should be directed via email (see Help section).
Key Features:
- VIIRS, Sky Brightness (World Atlas 2015), Cloud Cover, and Aurora Forecast layers
- Color-blind friendly display options for VIIRS and Sky Brightness layers
- Road & Satellite base map selections
- Animated cloud coverage for the past 12 hours
- Access detailed radiance and SQM values with a simple click. World Atlas 2015 provides Bortle class estimations.
- Integration of user-submitted SQM, SQM-L, SQC, SQM-LE, and SQM readings
- Capability to contribute personal SQM (L) readings
- Inclusion of Observatories layer
- Save preferred locations for convenience
- Distance measurement tool with azimuth angle reporting
- Offline mode support (Sky brightness map and a base map are stored locally for offline viewing)
Overview
Light Pollution Map is a Commercial software in the category Education developed by Jurij Stare.
The latest version of Light Pollution Map is 1.1.22, released on 08/03/2024. It was initially added to our database on 03/29/2024.
Light Pollution Map runs on the following operating systems: iOS.
Users of Light Pollution Map gave it a rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Pros
- User-friendly interface that allows easy navigation of the map.
- Provides detailed information on light pollution levels across different locations.
- Includes various visualizations to understand light pollution trends and impacts.
- Interactive features allow users to zoom in and out for detailed views and comparisons.
- Can be useful for astronomers, environmentalists, and urban planners in assessing light pollution effects.
- Regular updates and data sources ensure accuracy and relevance of the information provided.
Cons
- Dependent on the accuracy of data sources which may vary by region.
- May lack some advanced features compared to specialized light pollution analysis software.
- Limited offline functionality; requires internet access for full features.
- Data presentation may be overwhelming for casual users without knowledge of light pollution metrics.
- Some areas may have sparse data coverage, leading to less meaningful conclusions in those regions.
Peter Salakani
I'm Peter, a software reviews author at UpdateStar and content specialist with a keen focus on usability and performance. With a background in both software development and content creation, I bring a unique perspective to evaluating and discussing general software topics. When I'm not reviewing software, I enjoy staying updated on the latest tech trends, experimenting with new applications, and finding innovative solutions to everyday tech challenges.
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