Astro Planner: DarkScout
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Description
DarkScout helps astrophotographers know when the sky is worth the drive.
Check tonight’s Astro Score, clear-sky forecast, moonlight, darkness, Milky Way timing, saved spots, clear-night alerts, and real community shots in one focused planner before you pack gear or drive to a spot.
FEATURES
Tonight at a glance: Astro Score, best window, moon, clouds, and sky darkness
Planner: compare upcoming nights and pick stronger shooting windows
Spot scouting: save locations, drop pins, and rank better dark-sky options
Milky Way timing: see visibility, direction, and night context
Widgets and alerts: keep key conditions close and get notified when it is worth going out
Free Red Night Mode: a full-app red filter that activates automatically after sunset
COMMUNITY SHOTS
Browse astrophotos from other DarkScout users
Share your own clear-night shots with location privacy controls
Save favorites, like strong work, report issues, or block accounts when needed
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Find nearby, upcoming, and live observing sessions in a list or on the map
Request to join or host a complete one-off event for free, with reminders and accepted-member chat
Exact locations stay private until acceptance; reporting, blocking, moderation, cancellation, and basic rescheduling stay free
DARKSCOUT PRO
Unlimited saved spots
14-night planning range and complete object catalog
Multi-spot alerts and custom thresholds
Spot Compare for same-night location ranking
Pro Event Series & Smart Host Toolkit for recurring series, co-hosts, weather-aware backups, custom reminders, and scheduled announcements
DarkScout is built for fast field decisions, so you spend less time checking apps and more time under the right sky.
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