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لقطات الشاشة لـ Dark Sky Meter

iPhone

About Dark Sky Meter

The Dark Sky Meter app measures the sky brightness using the camera and shares it (optionally) with scientists around the globe.

تحديث لأحدث إصدار 3.3

Last updated on 11/09/2023

الإصدارات القديمة

Removed the settings menu (disfunctional) and map got a big improvement, now showing all observations in a compact format.

Version History

3.3

11/09/2023

Removed the settings menu (disfunctional) and map got a big improvement, now showing all observations in a compact format.

3.2

06/09/2023

Fixes an issue in the cloud forecast.

3.1.2

29/03/2023

Added experimental support for iPhone 14. Better camera support in general.

3.1.1

22/03/2023

A technical one to prepare for future release.
Removed DeviceID as a unique item and replaced with software generated ID at installation level.

3.1.0

19/09/2022

iOS 16 support, Multilingual, Added iPhone 13 and higher (experimental).

3.0.9

23/04/2021

Updated privacy policy/statement.

3.0.8

09/11/2020

Improves layout for newer iPhones, iOS 14 support, small bug fixes.

3.0.6

28/10/2019

iOS 13 support.
Made room for newer iPhone models.

3.0.5

29/03/2019

iOS 12.2 support
Updates the My readings panel with fresh readings from the backend in stead of cache.
Clear nights for everyone, i hope.

2.9.9

06/03/2019

Fixes a big big bug in the my readings panel.

2.9.8

05/03/2019

Added a cool my readings tab with your own readings on a map (based on user tag).
Fixes A GPS bug with times shown in UTC.
Layout improvements.

2.9.7

01/03/2019

Brings back the sky quality descriptions as well as the sunrise/set and moon phase panels.

2.9.5

14/12/2018

Bug fixes
iOS 12 support
New devices
New map
General improvements.

2.9.4

21/10/2017

Where was the weather panel? Ah, found it. Here it is, back again.

2.9.2

05/10/2017

Reupped the app for Scistarter campaign

2.9

26/09/2017

Disconnects the app from the back end and map so you can keep measuring night brightness for your own information.

2.8

31/03/2017

- fixes a connectivity issue with the back end on some phone models
- experimental iPhone 7 plus support
- clear skies to you all

2.7

26/01/2017

Support for latest models (experimental)
Bug fixes and performance improvements.

2.5

24/05/2016

- Back-end change. Moved from parse.com to own service.
- Fixes a map issue (pin color)

2.1.2

30/04/2015

Shows a message when camera is turned off due to privacy setting.
Small improvements.
As i cannot respond to user reviews containing bug reports, please send bug reports to dsm@ddq.nl, so i can help.
Thanks!

2.0.1

29/10/2014

Solves an issue in the weather panel

2.0.0

25/10/2014

iOS 8 support
iPhone 6 support
Bug fixes.
We are constantly trying to improve the DSM algorithms. These algorithms are now updated via the internet connection. So we don't have to bother you with under-the-hood app updates anymore and you get the most recent and reliable readings.

1.9.6

27/09/2014

- Bug fixes
- The in app map aligns with the website map. (same color codes etc)
- Improved settings screen moved to the main menu.
- Push notifications (very rare) to announce measurement campaigns.

1.9.2

20/08/2014

Bug fixes

1.9.1

20/08/2014

- Improved 'My readings' panel. Click on it and shows where you took a DSM reading
- Better user experience
- Full iOS 7 support, prepared for iOS 8
- Split RGB channels for scientific use

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