LightPollute

LightPollute helps astrophotographers and stargazers choose observing locations based on realistic sky quality, not vague “dark site” lists. It combines satellite-derived light pollution layers with elevation, typical cloud cover, moon phase, and local horizon obstruction (terrain + user-submitted skyline checks) to produce a simple “shoot/skip” score for a specific time window. Users can plan trips, compare nearby sites, and get alerts when conditions cross a threshold. The app is brutally practical: it won’t promise Milky Way views if haze, humidity, or a bright moon will wash everything out. A lightweight community layer lets users post quick condition reports and calibration photos to keep locations honest. Monetization is straightforward: a free tier for basic maps and a paid tier for forecasts, alerts, and offline packs.