Dark Sky Meter

Dark Sky Meter

by DDQ

6 ratings
57 reviews
$1.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 18, 2013
  • October 11, 2024

Features

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This application utilizes your device's camera to measure the brightness of the night sky. The collected data can be optionally shared with scientific researchers worldwide.

Measures sky brightness
Uses device camera
Optional data sharing
Contributes to scientific research
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What's New in Dark Sky Meter

3.5

October 11, 2024

Performance improvements, layout bugs. Recent iPhone support.

User reviews

All times UTC

I live in Australia, app does not show local time for events

Abweichungen zum Original SQM Meter

Die Messungen mit dem iPhone und dieser App weichen erheblich von denen mit dem Original Messgerät ab. Bei mir am Ort zeigt das Originalgerät 18.90 an und die App 19.65. Das ist min. eine ganze Blende Unterschied.

Doesn’t work in dark skies

App keeps saying “too dark for device”?

Does not work

“The night sky was to dark” so I got no result

Response from developer

I am working on a new version that will resolve this error. In the meanwhile try to cover the camera as good as possible when taking a dark.

Camera Options

Nice useful app, will use it more often to refine data. It would be good if we could choose to optionally make use of front facing camera, these are much better in recent years. Would need to blank screen while taking measurements. Perhaps take dark and light measurements automatically?

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FAQ

What does the Dark Sky Meter app do?

The Dark Sky Meter app uses your device's camera to measure the brightness of the night sky. This allows you to quantify light pollution levels in your area.

Can I share my measurements with scientists?

Yes, the app offers an optional feature to share your sky brightness measurements with scientists globally. This contributes to broader research efforts on light pollution.

Is the Dark Sky Meter app free to use?

Yes, the Dark Sky Meter app is completely free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements.

What is the primary use case for this app?

The primary use case is to measure and monitor light pollution levels. Users can contribute valuable data to scientific studies on the impact of artificial light at night.