Show HN: Browser-based light pollution simulator using real photometric data

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TLDR

  • Browser tool simulates light pollution using real photometric data, letting users visualize sky brightness degradation interactively.

Key Takeaways

  • Uses real photometric data as input, grounding simulations in measured light emission rather than stylized approximations.
  • Runs entirely in the browser, requiring no backend or install.
  • Targets use cases like astronomy planning, dark sky advocacy, or urban lighting analysis.

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