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Lanternfish Wifi enabled Sky Meter

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LANTERNFISH

Accurate, Wi-Fi enabled sky quality meter for astronomy and observatory automation.







Lanternfish sky quality meter with built-in display

Smart, simple, and ready for the night sky

Lanternfish is a compact, easy-to-use device designed for astronomers and observatories who need to measure sky brightness with precision and ease. It offers standalone operation, reliable data logging, and wireless access – making it ideal for both field observations and permanent installations.





Standalone Wi-Fi

Connects directly,
no app or PC needed.


Date & Time Logging

Records sky quality
with timestamp.


Live Data Display

View MPSAS on device screen or
internal web page.


Night Mode

Automatically runs and powers off
at night.


Custom Settings

Set your own measurement intervals
and preferences.


JSON Data Access

Retrieve structured data for integration
or analysis.




Lanternfish is our most compact and autonomous tool for sky brightness measurement, using MPSAS units to quantify light pollution.

Technical specifications:


Feature Specification
Measurement Unit Magnitudes per square arcsecond (MPSAS) *
Sensor Type Light sensor with calibrated spectral response
Wi-Fi Standalone access point, no external network required
Data Access Internal web server and JSON format export
Display OLED screen showing live and stored data
Timekeeping Built-in real-time clock (RTC) with battery backup
Data Storage Internal memory for historical measurements
Measurement Interval Configurable – from 1 minute to several hours
Power Supply USB rechargeable battery
Battery Life Up to 24 hours of operation on a single charge
Automatic Shutdown Programmable for power saving and night-only use
Dimensions Approx. 135 mm x 28 mm x 28 mm
Weight Approx. 120 g
Operating Temperature -10 °C to 45 °C
Software Interface Embedded web interface, accessible via browser
Firmware Updates Via Wi-Fi connection (OTA updates)

* MPSAS stands for Magnitudes per Square Arcsecond, a standard unit for measuring night sky brightness. Higher values indicate darker skies.



Lanternfish Wifi enabled Sky Meter

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