Dark Night: Photo Planner

Master the night with Dark Night, the ultimate technical tool for planning and executing high-precision astrophotography and night photography.

Designed by and for photographers, Dark Night combines precise astronomical calculations, expert meteorology, and powerful calculators in an interface optimized for real-world use in the field.

🌌 1. PRECISION PLANNING (ALL YEAR ROUND)
• Galactic Center & Orion Season: Switch with a single tap between the core of the Milky Way and the Orion constellation (M42, Horsehead, Rosette, Barnard's Loop). Accurate information 365 days a year.

• Total Darkness Window: Locate periods of true darkness (astronomical twilight).

• Complete Ephemeris: Precise Sun and Moon data to prevent moonlight from affecting your deep-sky shots.

☁️ 2. SPECIALIZED METEOROLOGY
• 3-Level Cloud Cover: Breakdown of cloud cover into low, mid, and high layers.

• Field Alerts: Warnings for condensation (dew point), wind (shake), and visibility.

• Success Indicator: Algorithms that evaluate whether conditions are suitable for capturing the night sky.

🧮 3. ADVANCED TECHNICAL CALCULATORS
• Noise Reduction Stacking: Determines the optimal number of photos to maximize the signal-to-noise ratio without wasting unnecessary time in the field.

• Panorama Photography: Calculates the exact number of shots needed to cover any angle of view based on your focal length and sensor size.

• NPF Rule: Stars as points based on pixel size and aperture (overcoming the outdated 500 Rule).

• Star Trail Simulator: Calculates trails, number of photos, and required memory card space (RAW).

• Hyperfocal Distance: Maximizes depth of field in your nightscapes.

• Diffraction Calculator: Find your lens's "sweet spot" and avoid loss of detail.

• EV Guide: Professional adjustment of ISO, aperture, and shutter speed.

🔭 4. FIELD TOOLS
• Polar Alignment Assistant: Quickly align your star tracker with your phone's sensors.

• Bortle Scale: Identifies the light pollution level of any location.

🤖 5. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
• AI Assistant (Gemini): Personalized planning reports and technical advice based on real-world session data.

Dark Night: Photo Planner is a multilingual (ES, EN, FR, IT, DE, PT) app designed to work with basic offline support.

Stop guessing and start planning! Download Dark Night and capture the night like never before.