Light Pollution Map - Dark Sky

Name: Light Pollution Map - Dark Sky
Rating: 4.663717 (7276 reviews)
Author: Dunbar Technology, LLC

By: Dunbar Technology, LLC App

An accurate light pollution map with more than 100 other astronomy tools.

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

620,058 ▲ 1.29K

Data as of 2026-08-25

Rating:

4.66 +15

(7,276)

Version:

5.5.6

Last updated: 2026-08-17

Features & Capabilities

Light Pollution Map - Dark Sky is a comprehensive Chrome extension designed for astronomy enthusiasts to locate the darkest skies free from light pollution. It offers an integrated light pollution map, cloud cover and temperature info, aurora overlays, and live ISS tracking. Users can receive alerts for meteor showers, lunar eclipses, and auroras, enhancing their night sky observation experience.

Beyond the map, the extension provides detailed moon data, live aurora webcams, NASA SOHO solar images, astronomy calculators, and a night sky calendar featuring celestial events. Its customizable widgets and night mode with AMOLED themes make it user-friendly for all users, whether casual star gazers or serious astronomers.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

Dunbar Technology, LLC

Downloads:

620,058 1.29K

Rating:

4.66

(7,276) 15 new ratings

Version:

5.5.6 Last updated: 2026-08-17

Version code:

50506

Creation date:

2015-08-07

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.KILL_BACKGROUND_PROCESSES Moderate risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION Low risk

Size:

30.93MB

Email:

ap*****@dunbartechnology.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-25

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 88,681 ▼ 68

Other rankings

#25 in pollution keyword 10 ▼ 20

Other platforms

Light Pollution Map - Dark Sky (v5.5.6)

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(216)

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Developed by:

Dunbar Technology, LLC

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pa.lightpollutionmap

Email:

ap*****@dunbartechnology.com

Website:

https://photographersarsenal.com

Publisher Change History

2026-03-15: ma*****@dunbartechnology.com to ap*****@dunbartechnology.com

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User Reviews

Users largely praise the app for ease of use and its value in locating dark-sky sites and aiding stargazing/astro photography. However, multiple reviews cite data accuracy issues with the Bortle scale, reliability concerns, and incomplete interactive data (areas clicked do not always reveal details) as recurring problems. Some advertised features are not consistently available. Overall, it's useful for casual planning but its credibility for precise planning is limited.

Pros

Easy to use and user-friendly
Helpful for finding dark-sky locations and planning stargazing/astrophotography using the Bortle scale
Works as advertised / generally reliable for quick use
Lets you see stars and is handy for night photography planning

Cons

Bortle scale data is inaccurate or inconsistent; values appear skewed or unreliable
Overall reliability concerns; some users describe the app as not reliable
Interaction limitations: tapping areas does not reveal bortle level or additional data
Some features/maps are not fully implemented or do not overlay as advertised (e.g., maps/2026 feature)