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Help us locate the night from orbit.

Help map Earth's lights from space and combat light pollution

12423
Control points placed
50
Active citizens
829
Photos located

Our Mission

This application is designed to help georeference images taken by astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The goal is to create a global map of Earth's lights at night to measure and track light pollution. By accurately aligning images with geographical coordinates, the app contributes to valuable environmental data collection, which can be used for scientific research, monitoring light pollution, and understanding its impact on ecosystems and human health.

Georeference Images

Help align ISS night images with precise geographic coordinates

Map Light Pollution

Contribute to a global database of nighttime light patterns

Support Research

Enable scientific studies on light pollution's environmental impact

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Project Statistics

Global impact of our community's contributions

12423
Control Points placed
20.4%
Tasks completed
2412 / 11825
50
Users
2360
Images
829
Georeferenced
11825
Total Tasks
2412
Completed
48.2
Avg / user
16d 19h
Time invested
2
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