Observed arrival · 2026-09-25

Lowsun: a movable low sun for LiDAR landscapes

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Lowsun describes a map tool that turns open elevation data into shaded relief, letting users adjust simulated sunlight to inspect historic landforms.

Landing page captured for the 2026-09-25 issue.

For: People studying or exploring historic landscapes
Worth noticing: Its Netherlands coverage is based on AHN elevation data at 0.5-metre resolution, with protected-monument markers.

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For the Netherlands, the page identifies national AHN elevation data at 0.5-metre resolution and names Zuiderheide, Laren, as its example location. The described free tier includes place search, protected-monument markers and up to 20 saved places. The Android app is explicitly described as in development, with the Netherlands as its starting point.

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