Find darker places and plan clear nights for Milky Way, Moon and meteor photos.
About Dark Skies: Astrophotography
Dark Skies: Astrophotography is a photography app developed by Nathan Stryker.
How many times has Dark Skies: Astrophotography been downloaded?
Dark Skies: Astrophotography has been downloaded 110 times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 52 times.
What is the rating of Dark Skies: Astrophotography?
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Is Dark Skies: Astrophotography free?
Dark Skies: Astrophotography is free to download. The last update was on May 21, 2026.
What are the requirements for Dark Skies: Astrophotography?
The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play May 2026.
Description
Dark Skies is a focused astrophotography planner built to answer one practical question: is tonight worth shooting? Find darker places, compare upcoming nights, and turn forecasts, Moon conditions, darkness, and astronomy data into a clear plan for Milky Way, Moon, meteor, star, and night-landscape photography. DISCOVER DARKER PLACES Explore satellite-measured light and nearby campgrounds to find locations that may offer better shooting conditions. Review: • Measured light • Distance • Facility type • Managing agency • Nearby campground options Satellite-measured light is not the same as sky quality, and nighttime access can vary. Dark Skies gives you useful planning evidence while reminding you to verify access and local conditions before traveling. KNOW WHAT TONIGHT OFFERS Tonight gives you a clear Night Plan with: • A simple nightly score • Your recommended shooting window • Moon illumination and timing • Suggested celestial targets • Lens guidance • Weather and dew-risk notes • A quick comparison with stronger upcoming nights FIND YOUR BEST NIGHTS Best Nights scores upcoming opportunities so you can quickly see which nights are worth planning around. Compare: • Usable darkness • Cloud cover • Moonlight • Shooting-window timing • Weather conditions • Atmospheric proxies • Concise forecast guidance STAY READY IN THE FIELD Field Mode provides a red-on-black display designed for use under the night sky, with: • Live countdowns • Current darkness conditions • Moon and Galactic Core status • Offline sky and Moon timing • Quick access to sky guidance and exposure tools • A screen that stays awake while you shoot PLAN THE SHOT Dark Skies includes focused tools for DSLR, mirrorless, and film photographers: • Milky Way and Galactic Core planning • AR sky guidance for framing night-sky photos • Moon phase, rise, set, and visibility tools • Meteor shower activity and peak timing • Astronomical twilight and dark-window timing • Nightly weather forecasts with cloud details • Star exposure calculator • Balanced and NPF-based exposure guidance • Maximum shutter-speed guidance to reduce unwanted star trails • Custom camera and lens profiles • Saved shooting locations • Android widgets • Offline Moon, Milky Way, and darkness timing SIMPLE BY DESIGN Dark Skies is built for photographers who want an answer, not another dashboard full of data. • Free to download • No ads • No account required • Privacy-first design • Optional Pro features available Whether you are planning your first night landscape, scouting a Milky Way composition, chasing a meteor shower, or deciding which destination is worth the drive, Dark Skies helps you spend less time comparing data and more time shooting.
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