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Aladin Lite
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Dark Site Finder

Aladin Lite: Zoomable atlas of the whole sky from professional surveys. Dark Site Finder: Find a dark place to see the stars near you.

Aladin LiteDark Site Finder
CategorySpace, Planets & Sky MapsEnvironment & Wildlife Maps
CoverageThe whole skyWorldwide, sites mainly in North America
UpdatesPeriodicallyStatic archive
Data sourceProfessional sky surveys (HiPS)Satellite night light data
Made byCDS, Université de Strasbourg / CNRSDark Site Finder
PriceFreeFree
AccountNo account neededNo account needed
On phonesBest on a computerWorks well on phones
Map viewFlat mapFlat map
Visits from ColorfulMaps00
Open map Open map

What you can do with Aladin Lite

  • Whole-sky surveys in many wavelengths
  • Catalogue overlays
  • Search for objects

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What you can do with Dark Site Finder

  • Light pollution overlay
  • Recommended dark sites
  • Simple and fast

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