Dark Site Finder: Find a dark place to see the stars near you. Map of the Universe: Scroll through a map of the observable universe, galaxy by galaxy.
| Dark Site Finder | Map of the Universe | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Environment & Wildlife Maps | Space, Planets & Sky Maps |
| Coverage | Worldwide, sites mainly in North America | Observable universe |
| Updates | Static archive | Static archive |
| Data source | Satellite night light data | Sloan Digital Sky Survey |
| Made by | Dark Site Finder | Johns Hopkins University |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Works well on phones | Works well on phones |
| Map view | Flat map | Flat map |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 0 | 0 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with Dark Site Finder
- Light pollution overlay
- Recommended dark sites
- Simple and fast
What you can do with Map of the Universe
- Galaxies from the Sloan Digital Sky Survey
- Scroll from nearby to the edge of the universe
- Explanations along the way
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.