Guided by Science.
Focused on the Stars.

Nightsky Spots was founded to provide an unbiased, data-driven registry of the best stargazing locations across the United States. By combining raw scientific truth with the mentorship of local astronomical societies, we ensure every spot in our directory is as focused on integrity as it is on the stars.

The Founding Story

As amateur astronomers, we were tired of "dark sky maps" that only showed light pollution overlays without telling us where we could actually set up a telescope. Most maps didn't account for gate closures, accessibility, or whether a spot had been vetted for actual observation utility.

We decided to build the directory we wanted to use—one that combined the clinical accuracy of scientific audits with the practical wisdom of local astronomy clubs.

Our Core Intent

We believe the best way to find the dark is to find the people who know it. Our mission is to bridge the gap between complex federal datasets and the real-world experience of local astronomical societies.