Dark Sky Meter Pro

For amateur astronomers and stargazers looking to quantify and track local sky quality.

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What is Dark Sky Meter Pro?

Dark Sky Meter Pro transforms an iPhone into a scientific sky brightness meter, providing precise measurements of light pollution. It enables users to capture SQM, Bortle scale, and NELM data, while offering cloud forecasting and map-based site comparisons for astronomy enthusiasts.

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v1.0

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What Are The Key Features?

Sky Brightness MeasurementStandard

Uses the device camera to calculate SQM, Bortle scale, and NELM readings with device-specific calibration.

Data ManagementStandard

Allows users to save, sync via Apple, and export measurement history to CSV for analysis.

Cloud ForecastingStandard

Provides a simple cloud forecast to assist in planning optimal observation sessions.

Global MapStandard

Displays user-contributed measurements on a map to compare sky quality across different locations.

How much does it cost?

Paid

Who Built It?

DDQ

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Empowering citizen scientists to contribute to global environmental and astronomical research through mobile-based data collection. Bridging the gap between public participation and professional scientific inquiry.