Aladin Lite: Zoomable atlas of the whole sky from professional surveys. NOAA Aurora Forecast: Official short-term forecast of where the northern and southern lights are visible.
| Aladin Lite | NOAA Aurora Forecast | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Space, Planets & Sky Maps | Weather & Climate Maps |
| Coverage | The whole sky | Polar regions |
| Updates | Periodically | Live / real time |
| Data source | Professional sky surveys (HiPS) | OVATION model with solar wind data |
| Made by | CDS, Université de Strasbourg / CNRS | NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Best on a computer | Works well on phones |
| Map view | Flat map | Flat map |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 0 | 0 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with Aladin Lite
- Whole-sky surveys in many wavelengths
- Catalogue overlays
- Search for objects
What you can do with NOAA Aurora Forecast
- Aurora forecast for the northern and southern hemispheres
- Animation of recent hours
- Links to space weather alerts
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.