SkyORB 2021 Astronomy in AR Hack 2021.LTS.1 + Redeem Codes
3D Planetarium Stargazing News
Developer: Stephane Denis
Category: Education
Price: Free
Version: 2021.LTS.1
ID: com.realtechvr.skyorb
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Description
Unleash the power of the universe with SkyORB, your all-in-one astronomy companion. Explore the stars, planets, and celestial events like never before. Discover the wonders of the cosmos and stay informed about astronomical phenomena.
Why Choose SkyORB?
Astronomy at Your Fingertips: SkyORB is a lightweight and fast astronomy app designed to put the universe in the palm of your hand. With a 3D star map, a feature-packed planetarium, ephemeris with notifications, and much more, it's your gateway to the cosmos.
Real-Time 3D Universe: Immerse yourself in a breathtaking 3D representation of our solar system. Watch as planets orbit the sun in real-time. Zoom in for a closer look at the planets or zoom out to explore the entire Milky Way.
Explore the Night Sky: SkyORB brings the night sky to life. Use your device to point at a star or planet, and our app will identify it for you. Whether you rely on GPS positioning, compass orientation, gyroscope data, or ARKit, we've got you covered.
Stay Informed: Keep track of comets and satellites with updates from the web. Stay on top of celestial events with personalized ephemeris that covers the next 60 days. Whether it's the peak of a meteor shower or a planetary elongation, we'll make sure you're in the know.
Universal Search: Looking for a specific celestial object? Our universal search engine lets you find everything from constellations and planets to space probes and more with just a few keystrokes.
Moon Phases: SkyORB provides moon phase information, including rise and set times. Explore the moon's changing faces and understand its impact on the night sky.
Worldwide Simulations: Simulate the night sky from any location on Earth or even from other planets like Mars. SkyORB 2023 lets you explore the universe from wherever you are.
Notifications: Receive local notifications for significant astronomical events like planet visibility, full and new moons, and eclipses. Plus, get the latest astronomy news delivered right to your device.
Upgrade to SkyORB Premium and Unlock Even More:
Ad-Free Experience: Say goodbye to ads and enjoy uninterrupted stargazing.
Enhanced Planetarium: Go full-screen in planetarium mode, unlocking more views.
Extended Information: Get more details on moon phases and ephemeris.
Comprehensive Search: Unlock the full potential of our search engine.
Multi-Device Access: Access your premium features on all your devices connected to your account with iOS cloud storage.
And Much More: Enjoy a host of additional premium features.
Apple Watch Support: Now you can explore the cosmos right from your wrist with vocal search, digital crown functionality, an equation of time complication, and standalone use.
Upgrade and Renewal: The 12-month Premium Membership automatically renews, ensuring uninterrupted access to premium features. Manage your subscription in your iTunes account settings.
Step into the world of astronomy with SkyORB. Download it today and embark on your cosmic journey. The universe is waiting
Why Choose SkyORB?
Astronomy at Your Fingertips: SkyORB is a lightweight and fast astronomy app designed to put the universe in the palm of your hand. With a 3D star map, a feature-packed planetarium, ephemeris with notifications, and much more, it's your gateway to the cosmos.
Real-Time 3D Universe: Immerse yourself in a breathtaking 3D representation of our solar system. Watch as planets orbit the sun in real-time. Zoom in for a closer look at the planets or zoom out to explore the entire Milky Way.
Explore the Night Sky: SkyORB brings the night sky to life. Use your device to point at a star or planet, and our app will identify it for you. Whether you rely on GPS positioning, compass orientation, gyroscope data, or ARKit, we've got you covered.
Stay Informed: Keep track of comets and satellites with updates from the web. Stay on top of celestial events with personalized ephemeris that covers the next 60 days. Whether it's the peak of a meteor shower or a planetary elongation, we'll make sure you're in the know.
Universal Search: Looking for a specific celestial object? Our universal search engine lets you find everything from constellations and planets to space probes and more with just a few keystrokes.
Moon Phases: SkyORB provides moon phase information, including rise and set times. Explore the moon's changing faces and understand its impact on the night sky.
Worldwide Simulations: Simulate the night sky from any location on Earth or even from other planets like Mars. SkyORB 2023 lets you explore the universe from wherever you are.
Notifications: Receive local notifications for significant astronomical events like planet visibility, full and new moons, and eclipses. Plus, get the latest astronomy news delivered right to your device.
Upgrade to SkyORB Premium and Unlock Even More:
Ad-Free Experience: Say goodbye to ads and enjoy uninterrupted stargazing.
Enhanced Planetarium: Go full-screen in planetarium mode, unlocking more views.
Extended Information: Get more details on moon phases and ephemeris.
Comprehensive Search: Unlock the full potential of our search engine.
Multi-Device Access: Access your premium features on all your devices connected to your account with iOS cloud storage.
And Much More: Enjoy a host of additional premium features.
Apple Watch Support: Now you can explore the cosmos right from your wrist with vocal search, digital crown functionality, an equation of time complication, and standalone use.
Upgrade and Renewal: The 12-month Premium Membership automatically renews, ensuring uninterrupted access to premium features. Manage your subscription in your iTunes account settings.
Step into the world of astronomy with SkyORB. Download it today and embark on your cosmic journey. The universe is waiting
Version history
2021.LTS.1
2023-10-22
We appreciate your use of SkyORB. Here are the enhancements in this version:
Enhanced engine for reduced lag and improved stability.
Improved French language support.
iOS 17 support and rewritten Apple Watch version.
Kindly be aware that a new SkyORB 2021 version is gradually being phased out, while an exciting new SkyORB app is set to debut in Q4 2023, see our new website http://skyorb.app
Enhanced engine for reduced lag and improved stability.
Improved French language support.
iOS 17 support and rewritten Apple Watch version.
Kindly be aware that a new SkyORB 2021 version is gradually being phased out, while an exciting new SkyORB app is set to debut in Q4 2023, see our new website http://skyorb.app
2021.12.10
2023-02-22
Bug fixes and improvements.
2021.12.9
2022-09-09
Improved performance, stability and app size.
Improved restore purchase and save app data.
Improved time display in 12h format.
Other bug fixes and improvements.
Improved restore purchase and save app data.
Improved time display in 12h format.
Other bug fixes and improvements.
2021.12.6
2022-02-22
Address issue with restore purchase not saved when restarting the application.
2021.12.5
2022-02-17
When premium version is activated, display a new page. Fixed and improved french texts.
2021.12.4
2022-02-08
- Improved restore purchase and fix an issue with expired subscriptions.
- Bug fixes and improvements.
- Bug fixes and improvements.
2021.12.3
2022-01-06
Fix support for older iPad Air 1 and Air 2.
Improve display for Korean and Chinese languages
Other bug fixes and improvements.
Improve display for Korean and Chinese languages
Other bug fixes and improvements.
2021.12.2
2021-12-24
Thanks for using SkyORB. Here the changes in this version:
- Reduces loading times and lags. Improved engine. Reduces space disk usage (app data).
- Apple Watch: Fixed time shown in 24h for sun rise in english.
- Supports for sRGB and XR display (see App Settings).
- Fix restore purchase on low network reliability
- Other bug fixes and improvements.
- Reduces loading times and lags. Improved engine. Reduces space disk usage (app data).
- Apple Watch: Fixed time shown in 24h for sun rise in english.
- Supports for sRGB and XR display (see App Settings).
- Fix restore purchase on low network reliability
- Other bug fixes and improvements.
2021.12.1
2021-12-19
Thanks for using SkyORB. Here the changes in this version:
- Reduces loading times and lags. Improved engine. Reduces space disk usage (app data).
- Apple Watch: Fixed time shown in 24h for sun rise in english.
- iOS: Supports for sRGB and XR display (see App Settings).
- Other bug fixes and improvements.
- Reduces loading times and lags. Improved engine. Reduces space disk usage (app data).
- Apple Watch: Fixed time shown in 24h for sun rise in english.
- iOS: Supports for sRGB and XR display (see App Settings).
- Other bug fixes and improvements.
2021.10.2
2021-10-18
2021 October Update 2
Thanks for using SkyORB. Here the changes in this version:
- Changed ground in local astronomy view.
- Fix issues when selecting deep objects in local astronomy view.
- Display expiration date of subscription.
- Fix privacy links in subscription page.
- Other bug fixes and improvements.
Thanks for using SkyORB. Here the changes in this version:
- Changed ground in local astronomy view.
- Fix issues when selecting deep objects in local astronomy view.
- Display expiration date of subscription.
- Fix privacy links in subscription page.
- Other bug fixes and improvements.
2021.10.1
2021-10-12
- Changed ground in astronomy local view
- Fix issue after updating MPC and using search functions
- Fix issue in world sun clock page not showing in some circumstances.
- Other fixes and improvements
- Fix issue after updating MPC and using search functions
- Fix issue in world sun clock page not showing in some circumstances.
- Other fixes and improvements
2021.9.2
2021-09-26
2021 September Update 2
Thanks for using SkyORB. Here the changes in this version:
- Updated to iOS 15 SDK.
- Improved account page, display date of purchase.
- Improved travel time of speed in space view.
- Other bug fixes and improvements.
Thanks for using SkyORB. Here the changes in this version:
- Updated to iOS 15 SDK.
- Improved account page, display date of purchase.
- Improved travel time of speed in space view.
- Other bug fixes and improvements.
2021.9.1
2021-09-18
Thanks for using SkyORB. Here the changes in this version:
- Fixed facebook integration.
- Fixed application external links
- Fixed facebook integration.
- Fixed application external links
2021.8.1
2021-09-01
Thanks for using SkyORB. Here the changes in this version:
- Improved space slider, with smoother transitions.
- Deep objects less than 10000 Kly now shown in space view.
- Apple Watch: Improved circular complication, added extra large complication (watchOS 7).
- Apple Watch and Widget: Display actual moon phase in the chart.
- Other bug fixes and improvements.
- Improved space slider, with smoother transitions.
- Deep objects less than 10000 Kly now shown in space view.
- Apple Watch: Improved circular complication, added extra large complication (watchOS 7).
- Apple Watch and Widget: Display actual moon phase in the chart.
- Other bug fixes and improvements.
2021.7.1
2021-07-20
Thanks for using SkyORB. Here the changes in this version:
- Ability to change the method of rise and set time notification (official, civil, nautical, astronomy twilight).
- The release notes can be displayed by selecting the version number in the account settings.
- Apple Watch: Fixed accuracy of equation of time, improved moon phase accuracy, fixed issue when changing stories.
- Other bug fixes and improvements.
2021.6.2
2021-06-22
2021 June Update 2
Thanks for using SkyORB. Here the changes in this version:
- Addressed time of solar eclipse and lunar eclipse according the time zone.
- Time of event now shown in astronomy events for the current day.
- Apple Watch: Fixed moon phase accuracy.
- Apple Watch (Update 2): Added latest astronomy news in the watch app.
- AR: Removed messages about compass being unreliable.
- Fix accuracy in local view
- Other bug fixes and improvements.
Thanks for using SkyORB. Here the changes in this version:
- Addressed time of solar eclipse and lunar eclipse according the time zone.
- Time of event now shown in astronomy events for the current day.
- Apple Watch: Fixed moon phase accuracy.
- Apple Watch (Update 2): Added latest astronomy news in the watch app.
- AR: Removed messages about compass being unreliable.
- Fix accuracy in local view
- Other bug fixes and improvements.
2021.6.1
2021-06-10
Thanks for using SkyORB. Here the changes in this version:
- Addressed time of solar eclipse and lunar eclipse according the time zone.
- Time of event now shown in astronomy events for the current day.
- Apple Watch: Fixed moon phase accuracy.
- Other bug fixes and improvements.
- Addressed time of solar eclipse and lunar eclipse according the time zone.
- Time of event now shown in astronomy events for the current day.
- Apple Watch: Fixed moon phase accuracy.
- Other bug fixes and improvements.
2021.5.1
2021-05-12
Thanks for using SkyORB. Here the changes in this version:
- Redesigned timeshift interface using a dial. Orbits are now displayed when using it.
- Improved search engine : stars can be search by Hyparcos, Gliese or proper name.
- Added Methuselah star.
- Fixed date and time cut-off on iPhone 12 mini
- Redesigned display of complexion equation of time on Apple Watch.
- Improved Apple Watch App: Fixed time before planets set and rise times.
- Other bug fixes and improvements.
- Redesigned timeshift interface using a dial. Orbits are now displayed when using it.
- Improved search engine : stars can be search by Hyparcos, Gliese or proper name.
- Added Methuselah star.
- Fixed date and time cut-off on iPhone 12 mini
- Redesigned display of complexion equation of time on Apple Watch.
- Improved Apple Watch App: Fixed time before planets set and rise times.
- Other bug fixes and improvements.
2021.3.1
2021-03-28
- Satellites now appears in 3D planetarium.
- Improved loading time of large satellites database.
- Updated Starlink icons.
- Improved loading time of large satellites database.
- Updated Starlink icons.
2021.2.2
2021-02-09
Thanks for using SkyORB. Here the changes in this version:
- Added new buttons for displaying the artificial satellites.
- Satellites now appears in stereographic view and in the world map view.
- Satellites now display the ground position coordinates.
- Sidreal time is now updated in realtime in the settings page.
- Added a button to display distance units in nautical miles instead of kilometres,
- Improved slider in stereographic view.
. Other bug fixes and improvements.
Updated 2 : Added ability to disable some MPC database entries. Fixed orbit list not synchronized properly.
- Added new buttons for displaying the artificial satellites.
- Satellites now appears in stereographic view and in the world map view.
- Satellites now display the ground position coordinates.
- Sidreal time is now updated in realtime in the settings page.
- Added a button to display distance units in nautical miles instead of kilometres,
- Improved slider in stereographic view.
. Other bug fixes and improvements.
Updated 2 : Added ability to disable some MPC database entries. Fixed orbit list not synchronized properly.
2021.2.1
2021-02-08
Thanks for using SkyORB. Here the changes in this version:
- Added new buttons for displaying the artificial satellites.
- Satellites now appears in stereographic view and in the world map view.
- Satellites now display the ground position coordinates.
- Sidreal time is now updated in realtime in the settings page.
- Added a button to display distance units in nautical miles instead of kilometres,
- Improved slider in stereographic view.
. Other bug fixes and improvements.
- Added new buttons for displaying the artificial satellites.
- Satellites now appears in stereographic view and in the world map view.
- Satellites now display the ground position coordinates.
- Sidreal time is now updated in realtime in the settings page.
- Added a button to display distance units in nautical miles instead of kilometres,
- Improved slider in stereographic view.
. Other bug fixes and improvements.
2020.12.1
2020-12-10
. Day and night color can be toggled directly from a new button in the local view.
. ARKit errors are now displayed for diagnostic.
. Added Ad Tracking Permission for iOS 14.
. Ability to disable the camera preview in AR from display settings.
. Improved star rendering.
. Improved pick-up cursor.
. Other bug fixes and improvements.
. ARKit errors are now displayed for diagnostic.
. Added Ad Tracking Permission for iOS 14.
. Ability to disable the camera preview in AR from display settings.
. Improved star rendering.
. Improved pick-up cursor.
. Other bug fixes and improvements.
2020.11.3
2020-12-05
Thanks for using SkyORB. Here the changes in this version:
. Redesigned deep objects database, more complete. More information when selecting a deep object.
. The light travel time from earth is now calculated when navigating in the space view.
. Added Starlink MPC database (Premium only).
. Other bug fixes and improvements.
. Update 2: Addressed checkboxes in Starlink Database.
. Update 3: Fixed UI on iPhone 12 Pro, Fixed user defined longitude & latitude configuration.
. Redesigned deep objects database, more complete. More information when selecting a deep object.
. The light travel time from earth is now calculated when navigating in the space view.
. Added Starlink MPC database (Premium only).
. Other bug fixes and improvements.
. Update 2: Addressed checkboxes in Starlink Database.
. Update 3: Fixed UI on iPhone 12 Pro, Fixed user defined longitude & latitude configuration.
2020.11.2
2020-12-03
Thanks for using SkyORB. Here the changes in this version:
. Redesigned deep objects database, more complete. More information when selecting a deep object.
. The light travel time from earth is now calculated when navigating in the space view.
. Added Starlink MPC database (Premium only).
. Other bug fixes and improvements.
. Update 2: Addressed checkboxes in Starlink Database.
. Redesigned deep objects database, more complete. More information when selecting a deep object.
. The light travel time from earth is now calculated when navigating in the space view.
. Added Starlink MPC database (Premium only).
. Other bug fixes and improvements.
. Update 2: Addressed checkboxes in Starlink Database.
2020.11.1
2020-11-30
Thanks for using SkyORB. Here the changes in this version:
. Redesigned deep objects database, more complete. More information when selecting a deep object.
. The light travel time from earth is now calculated when navigating in the space view.
. Added Starlink MPC database.
. Support for macOS Big Sur and Apple Silicon.
. Other bug fixes and improvements.
. Redesigned deep objects database, more complete. More information when selecting a deep object.
. The light travel time from earth is now calculated when navigating in the space view.
. Added Starlink MPC database.
. Support for macOS Big Sur and Apple Silicon.
. Other bug fixes and improvements.
Cheat Codes for In-App Purchases
| Item | Price | iPhone/iPad | Android |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium Version (Complete version, without ads banners) |
Free |
DF023115543✱✱✱✱✱ | B9D36CD✱✱✱✱✱ |
| 1-year Premium Subscription (The Premium Subscription allows the removal of the advertisements, all features marked 'as Premium' unlocked, Apple Watch features unlocked. The subscription is auto-renewal every year.) |
Free |
DF774049414✱✱✱✱✱ | 1CC7066✱✱✱✱✱ |
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Ratings
4.4 out of 5
11 Ratings
Reviews
KC2PED,
Best sky catalog
This program has the best sky catalog of any of the programs I have tried. You can search for things like the dwarf planet Ceres, for NGC objects and for satellites.
The circle over the searched for object is annoying. It is useful while you are trying to get there but would be better if it were a different color like bright green and unfilled.
I haven't found a way to use it to look at a time in the future or the past even after purchasing the full version.
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Newest upgrade:
The app is orientation aware except for the list of searchable objects which appears upside down when I hold my iPad with the home button up.
Searchable objects list is the only thing I have found in the app which is not in night mode and is a night vision killer since the white box takes up a lot of real estate.
I got into the time adjustment mode but there was no way to get out except closing and relaunching the app.
The option for turning off the red fill in the planet locator is too well hidden.
The circle over the searched for object is annoying. It is useful while you are trying to get there but would be better if it were a different color like bright green and unfilled.
I haven't found a way to use it to look at a time in the future or the past even after purchasing the full version.
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Newest upgrade:
The app is orientation aware except for the list of searchable objects which appears upside down when I hold my iPad with the home button up.
Searchable objects list is the only thing I have found in the app which is not in night mode and is a night vision killer since the white box takes up a lot of real estate.
I got into the time adjustment mode but there was no way to get out except closing and relaunching the app.
The option for turning off the red fill in the planet locator is too well hidden.
Stilljsr,
I should have known better!
I should have known better than to spend money on the premium add-on for an app that hasn't had any reviews in 2 years, with many of those old reviewers complaining they paid for premium but didn't get the premium functionality.
That's exactly what happened to me - I bought the premium add-on so I would have the Apple Watch functionality. Apple knows I paid (I received the receipt from them) but the app does not and the Apple Watch functionality isn't there. I've reinstalled the app multiple times on both devices and have rebooted both of them many times.
So that's $4 down the drain that I spent for functionality that would be very useful if it existed, but it does not. I have contacted the developer but haven't yet received a reply. I will gladly update this review and award 5 stars if I ever get the premium SkyORB functionality I paid for.
(Several 2021 updates to the app claim to have dealt with this problem but they haven't.)
That's exactly what happened to me - I bought the premium add-on so I would have the Apple Watch functionality. Apple knows I paid (I received the receipt from them) but the app does not and the Apple Watch functionality isn't there. I've reinstalled the app multiple times on both devices and have rebooted both of them many times.
So that's $4 down the drain that I spent for functionality that would be very useful if it existed, but it does not. I have contacted the developer but haven't yet received a reply. I will gladly update this review and award 5 stars if I ever get the premium SkyORB functionality I paid for.
(Several 2021 updates to the app claim to have dealt with this problem but they haven't.)
rod.musselman,
“SkyORB” 2021
While the app is labeled “SkyORB”, it also presently appears elsewhere as SkyORB 2021 - which now going on 3 years ago.
While I find no fault in the app, the nomenclature is both misleading & inconsistent.
While I find no fault in the app, the nomenclature is both misleading & inconsistent.
Flobocop,
Poor sky-viewing app.
There are so many areas for improvement with this app it is not possible to list them all, and I do not suggest you use it nor upgrade to their premium product; I have not upgraded and have no plans to. I suggest you try Pocket Universe instead.
For starters, the interface is clunky and unwieldly. Function icons are not clearly labeled, and occupy valuable display space on my phone. I should be able to hide these icons to make full use of my phone's display or they should auto-hide themselves in some off-screen fashion. To continue, pop-up information does not clear itself and gets in the way of the skyview display. The app continued to display data about Mars when I had navigated away from that planet's view in the "orbital" view. The app also does not remove information that is no longer relevant to the star/planet/satellite object that I am no longer looking at through the app. There is no obvious control that actually removes these info pop-ups; the control only resizes the pop-ups but does not remove them. Additionally, the stars all have "lens-flare" or "starburst" effects that won't turn off. A control needs to be plainly and obviously named that can disable this effect. Finally, the "night vision" mode should be just that: everything should be low-HSV color or red. When this option is turned on, the app does not use an appropriate color scheme.
The list goes on, but these are some of the most obvious items that can be improved upon.
For starters, the interface is clunky and unwieldly. Function icons are not clearly labeled, and occupy valuable display space on my phone. I should be able to hide these icons to make full use of my phone's display or they should auto-hide themselves in some off-screen fashion. To continue, pop-up information does not clear itself and gets in the way of the skyview display. The app continued to display data about Mars when I had navigated away from that planet's view in the "orbital" view. The app also does not remove information that is no longer relevant to the star/planet/satellite object that I am no longer looking at through the app. There is no obvious control that actually removes these info pop-ups; the control only resizes the pop-ups but does not remove them. Additionally, the stars all have "lens-flare" or "starburst" effects that won't turn off. A control needs to be plainly and obviously named that can disable this effect. Finally, the "night vision" mode should be just that: everything should be low-HSV color or red. When this option is turned on, the app does not use an appropriate color scheme.
The list goes on, but these are some of the most obvious items that can be improved upon.
Dave8963,
Very Useful, But...
This app has beautiful 3D graphics and I love the accelerometer support on the sky view. I've been using this app for quite some time and just recently upgraded to the Premium version. The calendar and the notifications let me know when something cool is worth watching and I love how I can have astronomy software in my pocket. I have recently noticed a problem, though. When I use the search feature, tap the search bar, and scroll past the "Stars" section and into the "Satellite" section, the app would hang for about a half second and then crash. In case you are wondering, the crash happened on iOS 6.1.4 on an iPhone 5 16GB. For me, this is just a minor nuisance as I generally use this app for planets and stars, but I would like to see this fixed to make this app even better. Otherwise, this is a great app and I appreciate the work put into it so far.
michaelspringfield,
Not bad but needs work.
Not a bad app. The sky charts are excellent but rotating the iPad confuses it. Works best if you hold the iPad in Portrait with the home button at the bottom. Rotate the iPad to the left or right into landscape mode and the sky chart's view rotates 90 degrees. Turn the iPad upside down with the home button a the top and your sky chart is now off by 180 degrees. Does not make good use of the accelerometer so when you tilt the iPad up to try to match the screen to the sky the app will think you have rotated the iPad. Hitting the location button doesn't take into account of the iPad's orientation.
As others have pointed out the in App menus are not the most intuitive.
This app has a lot of potential, and stays on my iPad but it really needs some work. Take a look at the free version of GoSkyWatch instead.
As others have pointed out the in App menus are not the most intuitive.
This app has a lot of potential, and stays on my iPad but it really needs some work. Take a look at the free version of GoSkyWatch instead.
Dan of Lindisfarne,
Not Rocket Surgeons
This app is pretty ok, though I personally find the interface a bit awkward and confusing (probably because I do not use it that much). What really outrages me is the utter incompetence of the app's managers. Notifications of events pop up from time to time, also urging me to buy the app, and every now and then the events are wildly wrong. A while ago, it was "Mercury at Perigee", I mean, come on, if you are going to use big words, at least know what they mean. Then I just saw "Pluto at Aphelion", which I think they later modified to "Opposition", but seriously, what is going on here? My math would indicate that Pluto is not due for aphelion before at least 2101, how do competent people make that mistake? And how can you trust the accuracy of their app if their basic astronomical sense is so questionable?
RobbieDSB,
Some good some bad
This is a fairly interesting app, but it needs work. The solar system map is very cool, and accurate, and I like the earth daylight map too. But past that there isn't a lot to use, and the developers show some lack of understanding with glaring errors. For example, listed in the solar system calendar is "Uranus at perigee"; well, any amateur astronomer can tell you that Uranus doesn't have any such point; perigee refers to a point in the orbit of an object that orbits Earth. So how did that get on the calendar? Also I don't like the motion translation from the touch functions. Bottom line there is some usefulness here, but don't trust it as an educational tool because of the multiple basic mistakes.
jMurph46256,
Good, but needs a few tweaks
Does well, but the interface isn't as intuitive as it should be for the level of in-app help/descriptions that are available. My son accidentally turned on a very high level of detail, making it hard to look for Messier objects. It has been a challenge to figure out how to return to a less detailed view.
The alerts and events are great, but I can only see the first few lines of text. Usually never enough info, and no link to see the full story. I almost always have to leave the app and use Google to get the story.
Other than these items, it is a good, useful tool in my stargazing kit.
The alerts and events are great, but I can only see the first few lines of text. Usually never enough info, and no link to see the full story. I almost always have to leave the app and use Google to get the story.
Other than these items, it is a good, useful tool in my stargazing kit.
ILoveMetal!!,
Really great app but also lacking
Yes I'm serious this is a really worthwhile app to have if you love astronomy and the only reason I don't give it 5 🌟's is because the UI is of very poor quality at times unresponsive and poorly constructed. That and the graphics aren't of the highest quality but what it lacks in UI and graphics it makes up for in information and facts and details about the planets and asteroids and stuff. I still have to play around with it for a bit but I still say its far from a regrettable decision for an app!!
On that note please improve on UI and (optional) graphics and I'll be glad to come back and give it a 5 🌟 rating
On that note please improve on UI and (optional) graphics and I'll be glad to come back and give it a 5 🌟 rating
