Dark Night: Photo Planner

Jorge Lázaro

About this app

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• NPF Rule: Stars as points based on pixel size and aperture (overcoming the outdated 500 Rule).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

What’s new

Novedades de la versión 1.7:
• ¡Llega la temporada de Orión!: Consulta en el calendario las fechas y horarios óptimos para Orión y sus nebulosas (M42, Cabeza de Caballo, Roseta, Barnard).
• Nueva Calculadora de Apilado para Reducción de Ruido: calcula el número óptimo de tomas para maximizar la relación señal/ruido sin perder tiempo.
• Nueva Calculadora de Panorámicas: determina con precisión el número de disparos necesarios según tu distancia focal, sensor y ángulo de visión deseado.