NKS Explorer HD vs SkyQI

NKS Explorer HD introduces you to a "New Kind of Science." NKS is the science of Stephen Wolfram, the British/American scientist who in 1981 was comfounded by the complex appearance of a black & white pixel pattern drawn by a simple computer program he had devised. You can now follow Stephen Wolfram's lead and make patterns that engage your artful sensibilities, as well as give you insights into the nature of the Universe -- the mother of all pattern generators. Download NKS Explorer HD now and start making your own NKS discoveries!

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.