# SkyQI - Light Pollution — Measure Light Pollution

> Measure Light Pollution (iPhone/iPad app by Bhuvan Kumar Gupta.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skyqi-light-pollution/id6762080481 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Bhuvan Kumar Gupta](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892689909)
- Category: Education, Weather
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 32 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-06-25
- Data updated: 2026-07-18
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skyqi-light-pollution/id6762080481/reviews.md

## What is SkyQI?

SkyQI turns your smartphone into a sky quality meter. Upload a photo of the night sky and our algorithm instantly analyzes it —      
  detecting stars, measuring artificial light contamination, and calculating your sky's Bortle class and SQM value.                      
                                                                                                                                         
  FEATURES                                                                                                                             
  • Instant Analysis — Upload a night sky photo and get your Bortle scale (1-9) and SQM reading in seconds                               
  • Light Pollution Map — Explore an interactive map with NASA VIIRS satellite data overlay showing light pollution across India       
  • Sky Conditions Forecast — Check cloud cover, seeing, and transparency before heading out to stargaze                                 
  • Photo Gallery — Browse night sky photos from citizen scientists across the country                                                   
  • Learn — Read articles about light pollution, dark sky destinations, astrophotography tips, and more                                  
  • Track Progress — View your measurement history and personal statistics                                                               
                                                                                                                                         
  WHO IS IT FOR?                                                                                                                         
  • Amateur astronomers planning observation sessions                                                                                    
  • Students and teachers doing citizen science projects                                                                                 
  • Anyone curious about the quality of their night sky                                                                                  
  • Environmental advocates tracking light pollution trends                                                                              
                                                                                                                                       
  SkyQI is a citizen science project started by Suhani Gupta in Gurgaon. Every measurement you upload contributes to building      
  India's most detailed light pollution database.                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                       
  Free to use. No account required to upload.


## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.3 — 2026-07-07

Clearer feedback when a photo can't be analyzed — the app now explains why an image was rejected (not a night sky, too bright, obstructions) instead of showing an error.

### 1.0.2 — 2026-06-25

No release notes.

## More apps by Bhuvan Kumar Gupta

- [Astrophy: Astronomy Made Fun](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astrophy-astronomy-made-fun/id6762054322)

All apps by Bhuvan Kumar Gupta: https://appshunter.io/developer/1892689909

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