Moon Atlas Hack 3.0.2 + Redeem Codes
Developer: Julian James
Category: Reference
Price: $5.99 (Download for free)
Version: 3.0.2
ID: com.horshamonline.MoonAtlas
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Description
Explore a 3D globe of the Moon
Moon Atlas is an astronomy application that lets you use pinch and finger gestures to manipulate a 3D globe of the Moon. This is a rendered sphere and not a static map image. As you zoom in more labels appear as finer detail comes into view. You can double tap on the labels to get more information about a particular feature.
Moon Atlas displays the phase and libration of the Moon from your chosen location and renders these on the globe. You can switch to a 'Globe' mode that allows you to spin the Moon around to see far side features. The feature database is searchable and can move the globe to a searched feature. The phase can be switched off and the far side is shown in a slightly darker shade of grey.
Date, time and location can be changed. There is also a realtime mode that will update to the current time.
The Moon globe can be shown with north or south at the top or inverted to suit different telescope views.
Over 1800 named features are included as well as 26 spacecraft that reached the surface of the Moon.
In addition, information about the current Moon phase and libration are provided. You can swipe left and right on the phase view to go backwards and forwards a day and on the libration chart to go backwards and forwards a month.
Mars, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn atlases are also available on the App Store!
Also there is Planisphere, a star charting app, available on the App Store!
If you fancy trying to land on the Moon, try Apollo Eagle, a simulation of the last 50,000 feet of the Apollo 11 landing.
Moon Atlas is an astronomy application that lets you use pinch and finger gestures to manipulate a 3D globe of the Moon. This is a rendered sphere and not a static map image. As you zoom in more labels appear as finer detail comes into view. You can double tap on the labels to get more information about a particular feature.
Moon Atlas displays the phase and libration of the Moon from your chosen location and renders these on the globe. You can switch to a 'Globe' mode that allows you to spin the Moon around to see far side features. The feature database is searchable and can move the globe to a searched feature. The phase can be switched off and the far side is shown in a slightly darker shade of grey.
Date, time and location can be changed. There is also a realtime mode that will update to the current time.
The Moon globe can be shown with north or south at the top or inverted to suit different telescope views.
Over 1800 named features are included as well as 26 spacecraft that reached the surface of the Moon.
In addition, information about the current Moon phase and libration are provided. You can swipe left and right on the phase view to go backwards and forwards a day and on the libration chart to go backwards and forwards a month.
Mars, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn atlases are also available on the App Store!
Also there is Planisphere, a star charting app, available on the App Store!
If you fancy trying to land on the Moon, try Apollo Eagle, a simulation of the last 50,000 feet of the Apollo 11 landing.
Version history
3.0.2
2023-07-23
Bug fixes and improvements.
3.0.1
2023-04-12
Bug fixes and improvements.
3.0.0
2021-09-13
This version has been completely rewritten using the Swift programming language and replacing OpenGL with Metal.
2.6.4
2019-09-11
Bug fixes and improvements.
2.6.3
2018-11-01
Fixed minor layout issues for 2018 iPad Pros.
2.6.2
2018-09-19
Fixed layout issue.
2.6.1
2018-08-31
Bug fixes and minor improvements.
2.6.0
2017-12-01
Support for iPhone X and bug fixes.
2.5.1
2016-07-15
iPod touch support fixed
New settings section for iPhone
Supports 12.9 inch iPad Pro
New settings section for iPhone
Supports 12.9 inch iPad Pro
2.5.0
2016-07-14
New settings section for iPhone
Supports 12.9 inch iPad Pro
Bug fixes
Supports 12.9 inch iPad Pro
Bug fixes
2.2.2
2015-08-28
Fixed lettered crater labels appearing on opposite side of the Moon.
Corrected location of crater W. Bond.
Corrected spelling of Rima Ariadaeus.
Corrected location of crater W. Bond.
Corrected spelling of Rima Ariadaeus.
2.2.1
2015-07-10
Fixed location services for iOS 8.
Fixed spelling for Shackleton crater.
Fixed location of Cardanus crater.
Fixed spelling for Shackleton crater.
Fixed location of Cardanus crater.
2.2.0
2015-02-22
Support for iPhone 6 and 6 Plus.
Added locations for GRAIL and LADEE spacecraft.
Added locations for GRAIL and LADEE spacecraft.
2.1.1
2014-09-17
Support for iOS 8.
Changed settings to a popover on iPad.
Added Chang'e 3 and LADEE to the spacecraft list.
Changed settings to a popover on iPad.
Added Chang'e 3 and LADEE to the spacecraft list.
2.1.0
2013-10-17
iOS 7 support.
2.0.6
2012-11-21
Support for iPhone 5/iPod Touch (5th generation).
Minimum iOS support is now 4.3
Improvements to UI.
Minimum iOS support is now 4.3
Improvements to UI.
2.0.5
2012-03-26
Support for Retina iPad.
Colongitude added to phase view.
Colongitude added to phase view.
2.0.4
2011-10-09
Fixed Popover issues for iOS 5.
2.0.3
2011-01-26
Updated feature data and improved the saving of settings.
2.0.2
2010-10-12
Added support for Retina display.
2.0.1
2010-05-27
Improved globe manipulation.
Added pictures of spacecraft for the iPad version.
Added Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada to the cities list.
Added pictures of spacecraft for the iPad version.
Added Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada to the cities list.
2.0.0
2010-04-01
Improved startup time for the iPhone version. Also includes full iPad version.
1.0.3
2009-10-13
Improved time calculations.
Added the location for the LCROSS impacts.
Updated to OS 2.2.1.
Added the location for the LCROSS impacts.
Updated to OS 2.2.1.
1.0.2
2009-04-15
Faster loading of map textures.
Added a 'Night Light' setting to tint the Map and Phase views red for night viewing which is also saved when the application quits.
Realtime update setting is saved when the application quits.
Corrected the location of Apollo 12.
Added the locations of the recent spacecraft impacts of Chang'e 1 (China) and Okina (Japan).
Added a 'Night Light' setting to tint the Map and Phase views red for night viewing which is also saved when the application quits.
Realtime update setting is saved when the application quits.
Corrected the location of Apollo 12.
Added the locations of the recent spacecraft impacts of Chang'e 1 (China) and Okina (Japan).
1.0.1
2009-02-20
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Ratings
4.6 out of 5
5 Ratings
Reviews
SF Presidio,
Everyone Will Enjoy This Atlas!
Everyone can enjoy all of these atlases as works of art as well as reliable references. They are easy to use and fill the needs of astronomers of all ages. They are well worth the modest fee. It’s an investment in program improvements, and hopefully the creation of atlases for other planets.
PaplooTheLearned,
Very featureful, but low rez images makes this useless with telescope
Pros:
+ Takes into account libration and viewers position
+ Dynamic labeling based on zoom (clearest labeling I’ve seen among apps!)
+ Provides extra data (including libration plot), not just the map itself!
+ Has upside-down & mirror mode, and night vision (red) mode.
+ Full 3D globe if you want or explore from other angles.
+ All imagery has a good (though static) lighting angle such that terrain relief is clear.
Cons:
+ This turned out to be a BIG one for me: Lowest resolution imagery or any of the moon maps. When out observing with my small (130mm) reflector Telescope, I can clearly see much smaller details than shown in this image. Indeed, the in app chart is such low resolution that I had a hard time identifying craters because identifying details were missing. I ditched for another app that, while worse at showing labels, gave me the detail necessary to identify features accurately.
+ Takes into account libration and viewers position
+ Dynamic labeling based on zoom (clearest labeling I’ve seen among apps!)
+ Provides extra data (including libration plot), not just the map itself!
+ Has upside-down & mirror mode, and night vision (red) mode.
+ Full 3D globe if you want or explore from other angles.
+ All imagery has a good (though static) lighting angle such that terrain relief is clear.
Cons:
+ This turned out to be a BIG one for me: Lowest resolution imagery or any of the moon maps. When out observing with my small (130mm) reflector Telescope, I can clearly see much smaller details than shown in this image. Indeed, the in app chart is such low resolution that I had a hard time identifying craters because identifying details were missing. I ditched for another app that, while worse at showing labels, gave me the detail necessary to identify features accurately.
wuhanhandshake,
Best Lunar App
This app contains many hundreds of lunar features utilizing a dynamic zoom labeling relationship. I find the map very clear and easy to use.
The app also makes use of current libration mapping for time of observation. I highly recommend this app.
The app also makes use of current libration mapping for time of observation. I highly recommend this app.
Cheule,
Exceeded my expectations
I was doing some lunar observations tonight, and the little moon map in my astronomy app (pocket universe) wasn't cutting it. I remembered seeing this a few days ago in the store, but was hesitant to purchase it without any customer feedback posted yet. Boy I'm glad I did!
It has every feature I was hoping for and THEN some. You can adjust the moon map to the orientation of your telescope view (inverted, mirrored, etc), it has a very nice night vision interface (something I didn't expect in a moon app, but nice to have), as well as the ability to turn on and off grids, names, etc.
The moon can be rotated or locked into proper view. You can easily pinch and zoom, then double tap any prominent feature and get info like where the name came from and how large the feature is.
Also the moon map itself is very high resolution. Easily higher than what my C-11 can resolve, yet not so high as to be confusing (it starts to become apparent you are zooming in too much right about when it should, if that makes sense).
Seriously, if you have ever thought of buying a moon map for use with telescopic viewing, don't hesitate... get this!
It has every feature I was hoping for and THEN some. You can adjust the moon map to the orientation of your telescope view (inverted, mirrored, etc), it has a very nice night vision interface (something I didn't expect in a moon app, but nice to have), as well as the ability to turn on and off grids, names, etc.
The moon can be rotated or locked into proper view. You can easily pinch and zoom, then double tap any prominent feature and get info like where the name came from and how large the feature is.
Also the moon map itself is very high resolution. Easily higher than what my C-11 can resolve, yet not so high as to be confusing (it starts to become apparent you are zooming in too much right about when it should, if that makes sense).
Seriously, if you have ever thought of buying a moon map for use with telescopic viewing, don't hesitate... get this!
mbrowntn,
Great!
This is the moon app I have been waiting for! Having a moon globe and atlas in one app is cool.
The app is full of well thought out features: easy switching between globe and atlas, reversable poles and view (perfect for when I am around a telescope), neat search feature, and an easily accessable Help section that is helpful.
The only suggestions for a future upgrade are 1.) having it remember location, and 2.) being able to default the startup gps location search to off.
Someone really put some work into this, and it shows, so the $5.99 price was worth it to me. Nice job!
The app is full of well thought out features: easy switching between globe and atlas, reversable poles and view (perfect for when I am around a telescope), neat search feature, and an easily accessable Help section that is helpful.
The only suggestions for a future upgrade are 1.) having it remember location, and 2.) being able to default the startup gps location search to off.
Someone really put some work into this, and it shows, so the $5.99 price was worth it to me. Nice job!
ampullae,
It' ok.
Please add autofill in search box. I'd also like better resolution of images when zooming in. Also, add layers - for example, lunar landing layer that shows the sites. For now, users need to to manually enter every site individually (again, auto populate would be nice). Unless you know the site locations, that is a bit of a hassle. The layer feature would be really nice because right now if you zoom out at all you lose the site you just found. Another layer could be "impact craters" and would only show those. I give it a "3"for now. If you enhanced everything but the resolution I would give strong 4 stars. If you improved the resolution I'd give a very strong 5 stars. Right now, I wont't use this app much in its current form. Very expensive for what it is right now. Sorry I took the chance. Am using first gen iPad.
Raymond23,
Needs a little work...
I wish I could love this app a little more, but there is potential.
You can spin the moon and zoom in on anything. Looks great but the images get blurry pretty quickly. I don't expect a google earth degree of detail of course, but a higher degree of resolution should be available. Also, the zoom and pan features are really touchy. It can be frustrating when zooming in or out as the screen will just jump and you lose what you were looking at.
More information on key structures would be nice. You only get a couple of lines on The Sea of Tranquility and Appalo 17. Taping on these labels should give you a lot more info and some photos. This app have the potential to be a lot more then a virtual telescope (and a tempermental telescope at that).
But, overall, it is still a wonderfull and useful app.
The Mars Atlas on the other hand, is a complete mess. Crashes within 5 seconds of launch every single time. Still waiting for a reply on the e-mail I sent the developper. Very disappointing...
You can spin the moon and zoom in on anything. Looks great but the images get blurry pretty quickly. I don't expect a google earth degree of detail of course, but a higher degree of resolution should be available. Also, the zoom and pan features are really touchy. It can be frustrating when zooming in or out as the screen will just jump and you lose what you were looking at.
More information on key structures would be nice. You only get a couple of lines on The Sea of Tranquility and Appalo 17. Taping on these labels should give you a lot more info and some photos. This app have the potential to be a lot more then a virtual telescope (and a tempermental telescope at that).
But, overall, it is still a wonderfull and useful app.
The Mars Atlas on the other hand, is a complete mess. Crashes within 5 seconds of launch every single time. Still waiting for a reply on the e-mail I sent the developper. Very disappointing...
AshtonATL,
Moon Atlas Rocks!
This app is great for lunar aficionados! I love the ability to find spacecraft sites and see some facts on each one (note: the develoer needs to correct the Surveyor 3 date - it did not land on the same day as Apollo 11!). I like the night mode for use without destroying your night vision and the ability to flip the view to match that in your telescope. I rarely buy aps, but this one is worth it.
MarkMath,
Love this app - Highly recommended
Moon Atlas is a handy app that does exactly what it is supposed to do - show you lunar details on a 3D Moon. I use this app on my iPhone and iPad. I love it, especially when hosting a Moon Party for friends and family. A note to the developers... one enhancement I would like to see is the ability to save screen shots as graphic files.
jonathanblock,
Needs work to be valuable
I bought this based on the other reviews, and while the globe and search are nice, there's still problems. Why bother letting you zoom in so that the moon photo gets low resolution and out of focus? Granted, this is a similar issue with other Moon maps. But most disappointing is that zooming in too far throws the moon off screen. A bit disappointed given the price.
