Aladin Lite: Zoomable atlas of the whole sky from professional surveys. Light Pollution Map: Find dark skies: light pollution maps from satellite data.
| Aladin Lite | Light Pollution Map | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Space, Planets & Sky Maps | Environment & Wildlife Maps |
| Coverage | The whole sky | Worldwide |
| Updates | Periodically | Yearly |
| Data source | Professional sky surveys (HiPS) | VIIRS satellite data and sky brightness models |
| Made by | CDS, Université de Strasbourg / CNRS | Jurij Stare |
| 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 Light Pollution Map
- Satellite night lights by year
- Sky brightness model
- Observer measurements
- Aurora overlay
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.