Light Pollution Map: Find dark skies: light pollution maps from satellite data. Map of the Universe: Scroll through a map of the observable universe, galaxy by galaxy.
| Light Pollution Map | Map of the Universe | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Environment & Wildlife Maps | Space, Planets & Sky Maps |
| Coverage | Worldwide | Observable universe |
| Updates | Yearly | Static archive |
| Data source | VIIRS satellite data and sky brightness models | Sloan Digital Sky Survey |
| Made by | Jurij Stare | 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 Light Pollution Map
- Satellite night lights by year
- Sky brightness model
- Observer measurements
- Aurora overlay
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.