Dark Site Finder: Find a dark place to see the stars near you. Stellarium Web: A planetarium in your browser: the night sky from anywhere.
| Dark Site Finder | Stellarium Web | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Environment & Wildlife Maps | Space, Planets & Sky Maps |
| Coverage | Worldwide, sites mainly in North America | The sky |
| Updates | Static archive | Live / real time |
| Data source | Satellite night light data | Star catalogues and ephemerides |
| Made by | Dark Site Finder | Stellarium Labs |
| 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 Stellarium Web
- Realistic sky for any place and time
- Constellation lines and art
- Planets and deep-sky objects
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.