SkySafari 7 Pro Hack 7.2.0 + Redeem Codes
Astronomy Guide To Night Sky
Developer: Simulation Curriculum Corp.
Category: Reference
Price: $39.99 (Download for free)
Version: 7.2.0
ID: com.simulationcurriculum.SkySafari7Pro
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Description
SkySafari makes stargazing a simple pleasure. It has the largest database of any astronomy app, includes every solar system object ever discovered, offers unparalleled accuracy, advanced planning and logging tools, flawless telescope control, and provides the very best experience under the stars when you depend on it. Don’t postpone joy. Discover why SkySafari is the #1 recommended astronomy app for serious amateur astronomers since 2009.
Here's what’s new in version 7:
+ Complete support for iOS 16 and iPhone 14. Version 7 brings a new and immersive stargazing experience.
+ Events Finder - go to the new Events section to unlock a powerful search engine that finds astronomical events visible tonight and far into the future. The finder dynamically generates a listing of moon phases, eclipses, planetary moon events, meteor showers and planetary phenomenon such as conjunctions, elongations and oppositions.
+ Notifications - the notifications section has been completely revamped to allow you to customize and manage which events trigger an alert notification on your device.
+ Telescope Support - telescope control is at the heart of SkySafari. Version 7 takes a giant leap forward by supporting ASCOM Alpaca and INDI. These next generation control protocols allow you to effortlessly connect to hundreds of compatible astronomical devices.
Stargazing is often done on your own but looking up at the stars reminds us that we are all part of a larger interconnected universe. SkySafari 7 brings social stargazing to mobile devices with two new features to help you connect with other like minded people.
OneSky - allows you to see what other users are observing, in real time. This feature highlights objects in the sky chart and indicates with a number how many users are observing a particular object.
SkyCast - allows you to guide a friend or group around the night sky through their own copy of SkySafari. After initiating SkyCast, you can generate a link and conveniently share it with other SkySafari users via text message, apps or social media accounts.
+ Sky Tonight - jump to the new Tonight section to see what’s visible in your sky tonight. Expanded information has been designed to help plan your night and includes Moon & Sun info, calendar curations, events and the best positioned deep sky and solar system objects.
+ Improved Observation Tools - SkySafari is the perfect tool to help you plan, record and organize your observations. New workflows make it easier to add, search, filter and sort data.
+ Home Screen and Lock Screen Widgets keep your favorite astro information at your fingertips.
The Small Touches:
+ You can now edit the Jupiter GRS Longitude Value in the Settings.
+ Better Moon Age calculation.
+ New grid & reference options allow you to display Solstice and Equinox markers, Orbit + Node markers for all solar system objects, and tick marks and labels for the Ecliptic, Meridian, and Equator reference lines.
+ Previous In-app Purchases are Now Free - this includes the H-R diagram, 3D Galaxy view, and the PGC galaxy and GAIA star catalogs. Enjoy.
+ Many more.
If you haven't used SkySafari 7 Pro before, here's what you can do with it:
+ Hold your device up, and SkySafari 7 Pro will find stars, constellations, planets, and more!
+ Simulate the night sky up to 100,000 years in the past or future! Animate meteor showers, conjunctions, eclipses, and other celestial events.
+ Control your telescope, log and plan your observations.
+ Optionally backup all of your observing data in our secure cloud storage and make it easily accessible to multiple devices as well as from our new web interface, LiveSky.com.
+ Augmented Reality (AR) mode
+ Night Vision.
+ Orbit Mode. Leave the Earth’s surface behind, and fly through our solar system.
+ Galaxy View shows the position of deep sky objects in our Milky Way!
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Here's what’s new in version 7:
+ Complete support for iOS 16 and iPhone 14. Version 7 brings a new and immersive stargazing experience.
+ Events Finder - go to the new Events section to unlock a powerful search engine that finds astronomical events visible tonight and far into the future. The finder dynamically generates a listing of moon phases, eclipses, planetary moon events, meteor showers and planetary phenomenon such as conjunctions, elongations and oppositions.
+ Notifications - the notifications section has been completely revamped to allow you to customize and manage which events trigger an alert notification on your device.
+ Telescope Support - telescope control is at the heart of SkySafari. Version 7 takes a giant leap forward by supporting ASCOM Alpaca and INDI. These next generation control protocols allow you to effortlessly connect to hundreds of compatible astronomical devices.
Stargazing is often done on your own but looking up at the stars reminds us that we are all part of a larger interconnected universe. SkySafari 7 brings social stargazing to mobile devices with two new features to help you connect with other like minded people.
OneSky - allows you to see what other users are observing, in real time. This feature highlights objects in the sky chart and indicates with a number how many users are observing a particular object.
SkyCast - allows you to guide a friend or group around the night sky through their own copy of SkySafari. After initiating SkyCast, you can generate a link and conveniently share it with other SkySafari users via text message, apps or social media accounts.
+ Sky Tonight - jump to the new Tonight section to see what’s visible in your sky tonight. Expanded information has been designed to help plan your night and includes Moon & Sun info, calendar curations, events and the best positioned deep sky and solar system objects.
+ Improved Observation Tools - SkySafari is the perfect tool to help you plan, record and organize your observations. New workflows make it easier to add, search, filter and sort data.
+ Home Screen and Lock Screen Widgets keep your favorite astro information at your fingertips.
The Small Touches:
+ You can now edit the Jupiter GRS Longitude Value in the Settings.
+ Better Moon Age calculation.
+ New grid & reference options allow you to display Solstice and Equinox markers, Orbit + Node markers for all solar system objects, and tick marks and labels for the Ecliptic, Meridian, and Equator reference lines.
+ Previous In-app Purchases are Now Free - this includes the H-R diagram, 3D Galaxy view, and the PGC galaxy and GAIA star catalogs. Enjoy.
+ Many more.
If you haven't used SkySafari 7 Pro before, here's what you can do with it:
+ Hold your device up, and SkySafari 7 Pro will find stars, constellations, planets, and more!
+ Simulate the night sky up to 100,000 years in the past or future! Animate meteor showers, conjunctions, eclipses, and other celestial events.
+ Control your telescope, log and plan your observations.
+ Optionally backup all of your observing data in our secure cloud storage and make it easily accessible to multiple devices as well as from our new web interface, LiveSky.com.
+ Augmented Reality (AR) mode
+ Night Vision.
+ Orbit Mode. Leave the Earth’s surface behind, and fly through our solar system.
+ Galaxy View shows the position of deep sky objects in our Milky Way!
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
https://www.livesky.com/privacy.html
Version history
7.2.0
2023-06-17
Fix for telescope control on iPad.
7.1.9
2023-06-15
Added support for running on Apple Silicon Mac computers!
Added support for Celestron StarSense Explorer telescopes.
Simplified process of connecting to Celestron telescopes.
Added back support for SkyWire.
Fixed AstroBin picture of the day description html.
Stability enhancements.
Added support for Celestron StarSense Explorer telescopes.
Simplified process of connecting to Celestron telescopes.
Added back support for SkyWire.
Fixed AstroBin picture of the day description html.
Stability enhancements.
7.1.8
2023-03-01
Get ready for a celestial update! With this release, we've added an exciting new feature to the Tonight view: the AstroBin Picture of the Day! That's right, you can now easily access stunning astronomy images at your fingertips. But that's not all! Premium subscribers can even pin their favorite images to the sky chart, making it feel like you're actually stargazing at the real thing.
We've also:
+ made it easier than ever to edit BCE dates in the Time Controls. No more struggling to input dates - now it's a breeze.
+ fixed a pesky Push Notification bug, ensuring you stay up-to-date on all the latest astronomical events.
+ improved SkyCasting to force real-time flow, giving you an even better experience.
+ made several minor improvements and fixes, to ensure the app keeps running smooth.
Get out there and keep exploring the universe with the help of SkySafari!
We've also:
+ made it easier than ever to edit BCE dates in the Time Controls. No more struggling to input dates - now it's a breeze.
+ fixed a pesky Push Notification bug, ensuring you stay up-to-date on all the latest astronomical events.
+ improved SkyCasting to force real-time flow, giving you an even better experience.
+ made several minor improvements and fixes, to ensure the app keeps running smooth.
Get out there and keep exploring the universe with the help of SkySafari!
7.1.7
2023-01-24
Thank you for your continued support. In this minor update:
+ Added Library v0.8.1 to resolve communication issues with SynScan telescopes
+ Added Pegasus NYX-101 telescope mount support
+ Time controls now visible in .skyset files when opened via Calendar or Featured Article
+ Updated description for comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF)
+ Other bug fixes and improvements
+ Added Library v0.8.1 to resolve communication issues with SynScan telescopes
+ Added Pegasus NYX-101 telescope mount support
+ Time controls now visible in .skyset files when opened via Calendar or Featured Article
+ Updated description for comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF)
+ Other bug fixes and improvements
7.1.6
2022-12-22
On-Demand data has been fixed.
Fixes to the Widgets.
Fixed crash when closing settings.
Fixes to the Widgets.
Fixed crash when closing settings.
7.1.5
2022-12-09
Thank you for your support. In this update we fixed a couple of bugs introduced due to a recent iOS update.
+ Fixed regression with non-functioning Scope button.
+ Fixed crashes when displaying some pluralized strings.
+ Fixed regression with non-functioning Scope button.
+ Fixed crashes when displaying some pluralized strings.
7.1.4
2022-12-07
Thank you for your continued support. In this minor update:
+ Home Screen and Lock Screen Widgets keep astronomical information at your fingertips. From the Home Screen, touch and hold a widget or an empty area until the apps jiggle. Then tap the Add button in the upper-left corner. Select the SkySafari widget, choose a widget size, then tap Add Widget.
+ Artemis I 3D model, mission path, and description.
+ James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) model, orbit, and description.
+ Other bug and optimization features.
+ Home Screen and Lock Screen Widgets keep astronomical information at your fingertips. From the Home Screen, touch and hold a widget or an empty area until the apps jiggle. Then tap the Add button in the upper-left corner. Select the SkySafari widget, choose a widget size, then tap Add Widget.
+ Artemis I 3D model, mission path, and description.
+ James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) model, orbit, and description.
+ Other bug and optimization features.
7.1.3
2022-08-03
Thank you for your continued support! In this update we revamped our subscription - now called SkySafari Premium - to include a number of new features we hope you'll enjoy. Current LiveSky.com Premium subscribers have the new features automatically unlocked.
Features, improvements and fixes:
+ Ability to reorder/hide widgets in Tonight view
+ Added App Quick Actions (tap and hold app icon to view)
+ Calendar is now supported in Night Vision mode
+ More language localization work (now includes Korean and Portuguese)
+ Object Info image links now open larger image
+ Generic descriptions now display correctly in Object Info
+ Observing Lists - “Observed” objects show up as observed in any list
+ DST removed for Brasil
+ Other improvements and fixes
Happy Stargazing!
Features, improvements and fixes:
+ Ability to reorder/hide widgets in Tonight view
+ Added App Quick Actions (tap and hold app icon to view)
+ Calendar is now supported in Night Vision mode
+ More language localization work (now includes Korean and Portuguese)
+ Object Info image links now open larger image
+ Generic descriptions now display correctly in Object Info
+ Observing Lists - “Observed” objects show up as observed in any list
+ DST removed for Brasil
+ Other improvements and fixes
Happy Stargazing!
7.0.3
2022-02-11
Thank you for your continued support of SkySafari! In this update we bring you some additional features and enhancements to make your stargazing experience even better:
+ Restores support for SkyWire
+ Adds Apollo Missions IAP (free)
+ Adds James Webb Space Telescope
+ Set orientation for individual FOV Indicators
+ FOV indicator orientation can be set to mount type of selected Scope Preset
+ Adds Korean and Russian localization (more languages to come)
+ Display seconds and pm/am in Clock control.
+ Selection cursor no longer blinks
+ Displays distance from object in orbit mode
+ Transient event notifications are on by default
+ Ability to reorder Scope Presets
+ Can now edit the name of FOV Indicators
+ Other bug fixes and improvements
+ Restores support for SkyWire
+ Adds Apollo Missions IAP (free)
+ Adds James Webb Space Telescope
+ Set orientation for individual FOV Indicators
+ FOV indicator orientation can be set to mount type of selected Scope Preset
+ Adds Korean and Russian localization (more languages to come)
+ Display seconds and pm/am in Clock control.
+ Selection cursor no longer blinks
+ Displays distance from object in orbit mode
+ Transient event notifications are on by default
+ Ability to reorder Scope Presets
+ Can now edit the name of FOV Indicators
+ Other bug fixes and improvements
7.0.2
2021-11-27
Thank you for your continued support and feedback as we continue to make SkySafari 7 Pro the best version yet. In this update:
+ NEW - option to hide Compass/AR button (settings-appearance & behavior)
+ NEW - option to hide onscreen Info button. When selected, Info button is added to the circular object selection menu. (settings-appearance & behavior)
+ NEW - set color and rotation angle for individual Field of View (FOV) indicators
+ NEW - FOV indicator orientation now matches orientation of sky chart (local & equatorial)
+ NEW - tap & hold telescope Connect button to bring up a menu of your Scope Presets
+ NEW - edit the name of Scope Presets
+ NEW - slew now stops when mount is disconnected during a goto
+ NEW - clone static equipment.
+ Improvement - onscreen FOV indicators no longer limited to only 5
+ Improvement - removed 400 object limit when exporting observing lists
+ Improvement - object info screen in landscape mode on iPad is now split 50/50
+ Improvement - menu popups on iPad have border outline to increase visibility
+ Improvement - event notifications on by default
+ Fix - FOV indicator orientation set to mount orientation when scope connection is active
+ Fix -Visibility section in object info screen is no longer blank when time is stopped
Plus we squashed some bugs, made additional telescope control improvements, and applied other small touches here and there.
+ NEW - option to hide Compass/AR button (settings-appearance & behavior)
+ NEW - option to hide onscreen Info button. When selected, Info button is added to the circular object selection menu. (settings-appearance & behavior)
+ NEW - set color and rotation angle for individual Field of View (FOV) indicators
+ NEW - FOV indicator orientation now matches orientation of sky chart (local & equatorial)
+ NEW - tap & hold telescope Connect button to bring up a menu of your Scope Presets
+ NEW - edit the name of Scope Presets
+ NEW - slew now stops when mount is disconnected during a goto
+ NEW - clone static equipment.
+ Improvement - onscreen FOV indicators no longer limited to only 5
+ Improvement - removed 400 object limit when exporting observing lists
+ Improvement - object info screen in landscape mode on iPad is now split 50/50
+ Improvement - menu popups on iPad have border outline to increase visibility
+ Improvement - event notifications on by default
+ Fix - FOV indicator orientation set to mount orientation when scope connection is active
+ Fix -Visibility section in object info screen is no longer blank when time is stopped
Plus we squashed some bugs, made additional telescope control improvements, and applied other small touches here and there.
7.0.1
2021-11-09
Thank you for your feedback! In this update:
+ Bug fixes
+ Improvements to telescope support, including SynScan
+ Event search more consistent over a given time period
+ Restores in-app downloads, PGC and GAIA are free to download.
+ Bug fixes
+ Improvements to telescope support, including SynScan
+ Event search more consistent over a given time period
+ Restores in-app downloads, PGC and GAIA are free to download.
7.0.0
2021-11-04
Cheat Codes for In-App Purchases
| Item | Price | iPhone/iPad | Android |
|---|---|---|---|
| SkySafari Premium (Access premium features & services for a year) |
Free |
IJ072107337✱✱✱✱✱ | C55B9E4✱✱✱✱✱ |
| SkySafari Premium Monthly (Access premium features and services) |
Free |
IJ793759735✱✱✱✱✱ | 39AD11F✱✱✱✱✱ |
| PGC Galaxy Database (Adds 3 million galaxies (200 MB).) |
Free |
IJ759752923✱✱✱✱✱ | 6A125E5✱✱✱✱✱ |
| GAIA Star Database (Adds 90 million stars (1.64 GB).) |
Free |
IJ071614044✱✱✱✱✱ | D543824✱✱✱✱✱ |
| Apollo Lunar Missions (3D Models and trajectories of Apollo Missions) |
Free |
IJ735913374✱✱✱✱✱ | 11CB353✱✱✱✱✱ |
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Ratings
4.7 out of 5
2 432 Ratings
Reviews
Clean of bells,
Still learning :-)
I’ve always had a fascination with the sky I am one of your blind subscribers so when I saw this app advertised I thought it would be fun to learn which stars and planets were actually showing because I really haven’t taken time till this chapter in my life to do that. So I was very happy to find the app and learn all of the information about the objects and their history. I really enjoy looking at the Compass I’m trying to see which stars and planets are showing and when they are rising. I’ve always been the one fascinated with the space documentaries and never really wanted to be an astronaut or a astronomer but I enjoyed learning about the sky. I was very happy when this app came along. I am still exploring the richness of the information and still figuring out how to use the app. But I am really enjoying it. Please keep making the information accessible. The only problem I really have is when it shows the pictures I’m not sure which ones are being shown but I can always imagine where they are. :-) And my compass somehow doesn’t always want to work the way I think it should. :-) I will keep enjoying the night sky. Thank you for this app it is a lot of fun and I’m sure it takes a lot of work and I appreciate that work. :-)
V.Tyree,
SkySafari 7 Pro
I have been using SkySafari 6 Pro for several years and I have found it to be an indispensable tool for planning astrophotography sessions and for controlling my GoTo telescope drive. When SkySafari 7 Pro was offered, I immediately installed it. I found the user interface to be enough different from version 6, that it took some time to change my procedures to use it.
This problem apparently had something to do with the fact that I had not re-booted the iPad in a very long time because after I re-booted the iPad the crashes stopped. This problem is resolved > 1) Tapping the “Observations” item on my iPad installation causes an immediate crash.
This problem resulted from the changed user interface - it is resolved > 2) In SkySafari 6 there are a number of Field of View Display Options available, including “Show Even if not Connected to Telescope”. This option is critical to planning an astrophotography session. SkySafari 7 does not have this option as well as the other necessary option: “Field Rotation Angle”. Lacking these options makes SkySafari 7 useless for those of us who are planning astrophotography sessions. Please include them in future updates. I think SkySafari 7 Pro has the potential to be as useful as version 6 when missing user interface issues (as described above) are resolved.
Over all, this version 7 is looking like it will be even better than version 6.
This problem apparently had something to do with the fact that I had not re-booted the iPad in a very long time because after I re-booted the iPad the crashes stopped. This problem is resolved > 1) Tapping the “Observations” item on my iPad installation causes an immediate crash.
This problem resulted from the changed user interface - it is resolved > 2) In SkySafari 6 there are a number of Field of View Display Options available, including “Show Even if not Connected to Telescope”. This option is critical to planning an astrophotography session. SkySafari 7 does not have this option as well as the other necessary option: “Field Rotation Angle”. Lacking these options makes SkySafari 7 useless for those of us who are planning astrophotography sessions. Please include them in future updates. I think SkySafari 7 Pro has the potential to be as useful as version 6 when missing user interface issues (as described above) are resolved.
Over all, this version 7 is looking like it will be even better than version 6.
JumboShirmp,
No images!
I am disappointed! After spending a few hours getting to know and configuring the app I still can’t see any images of any galaxies or clusters of stars. I have even downloaded the in-app purchase of the 3 million galaxies and 90 million stars. In my app configuration I have it shows objects and images within the deep sky but no images are showing up! All I see are circles and dotted circles. Every time I tap on them and then orbit to it, it shows nothing but blank. And I have also used the “show dss image “ option but it will only show a picture of distance stars and not the actual images that is supposed to be there! For instance, when I tap on a circle, the info button will say it’s a galaxy (Andromeda for instance) then orbit option, it then fly you to it, but it goes to a blank circle. What fun is that?! And when you used the “show DSS image” option, it will show you a picture of distance stars, not the galaxy! The whole app doesn’t show any galaxy images at all! The stars images will come up but I don’t even know if it’s the correct image or not. The concept is good but it needs the correct images to whatever you’re observing. Overall it’s a bland observation app! I’m saying when you use an observation app, want to observe the correct thing, right? Not nothing! I really hope it’s a bug in the app, either that I have wasted my money!
billacj,
Easy SkyFi WiFi setup
I’m looking forward to using the INDI drivers to connect to my Lenovo Ubuntu Laptop running KSTARS but for now setting up SkySafari and the SkiFi WiFi to my Celestron CGX was super easy but for other folks the procedure could be made clearer. Whats really nice about Skysafari is when tracking and imaging comets with the telescope I can see which night might be give the best position among the back ground stars for successful guide scope tracking. Skysafari is very useful for planning Mosaics, that is wide angle and detailed camera images of a specific portion of the night sky stitched together to create a larger image. Skysafari Pro 7 seems so close to being able to not only fully control the telescope GoTo but also plate solving, tracking and taking control of the camera. The only glitch in Pro 7 is when I open my large observation list its hard to select the last item in the list to ‘center’ because ‘ADD’ text interferes.
D.Duncan Miller,
Wonderful Planetarium App
I bought version 7 a couple of months ago and have taken the time to explore most of the features (except telescope control, as I don’t use a GoTo telescope mount). This is an excellent program at a very reasonable price. There is a thorough HELP section that will
walk you through each feature of the program. I recommend working through that to understand how to get the most from the app. (The basic features are intuitive, but there is a lot of stuff that takes a little effort to find) There are a couple of other robust planetarium apps out there (I own those also). If you are price conscious, note that this app is a one time purchase while some other apps are subscription based. (I would be happy to pay a subscription, if Sky Safari changed its revenue model.
Programmers need to eat, after all)
walk you through each feature of the program. I recommend working through that to understand how to get the most from the app. (The basic features are intuitive, but there is a lot of stuff that takes a little effort to find) There are a couple of other robust planetarium apps out there (I own those also). If you are price conscious, note that this app is a one time purchase while some other apps are subscription based. (I would be happy to pay a subscription, if Sky Safari changed its revenue model.
Programmers need to eat, after all)
New Wave Luddite,
So sorry I upgraded
I ran V5 happily for a long time. Finally decided to upgrade, assuming it would be a natural transition. The new version is based on the idea that you use the app to control your telescope. Never did, probably never will. I used the app for planning observing sessions. With the upgrade I lost my 3 favorite functions. First, I used to search for objects by size, altitude, magnitude, then sort by transit time. That custom search function is gone. Next, I plotted multiple FOVs on screen to see which equipment I wanted to use. But now you can only plot the FOV of the equipment you are connected to. Which is none, so that function is gone for me also. Then, I stored all my observing lists in the app, along with my observations. But those did not carry over and were all lost. Apparently there is a way you can join their web service and transfer them manually, but they were already gone by the time I became aware of that. I am extremely disappointed in this app and rarely use it now. V5 was my favorite, I’m sorry I ever upgraded.
Oneeye2sky,
Powerful and Indespensible.. Blew me away
This is the best mobile tool to have at the telescope or for casual visual observing or astro-photography that I have ever seen. Yes, the learning curve will take a minute to get the settings the way you like them for your equipment, but there is simply no better way I know of to star hop around the sky in the dark than this.. (Much better than the old paper charts, and DIY coat hanger wire FOV rings laid on the charts with the red flashlight held in my teeth I used back in the day! LOL). It looks to be efficient and is indispensable with GOTO mounts too. The field of view overlays, observing list development and observation logging functions are fantastic. Love it. Just get it. It’s what you need outside in the dark.. (And on cloudy nights!)
I would maybe like to see a future enhancement someday of:
1: The ability to attach PDFs or images to observing log entries for organizing drawn sketches or images I find useful to add to the notes etc.
2: The ability to draw in a local horizon mask to add for trees and houses you deal with in your own yard.. to add as an alternative option to the other panorama shots or perfect horizon line that is in there.
What a great piece of software. Thanks.
I would maybe like to see a future enhancement someday of:
1: The ability to attach PDFs or images to observing log entries for organizing drawn sketches or images I find useful to add to the notes etc.
2: The ability to draw in a local horizon mask to add for trees and houses you deal with in your own yard.. to add as an alternative option to the other panorama shots or perfect horizon line that is in there.
What a great piece of software. Thanks.
PhotoB1ker9977,
Learning curve from SS5 Pro
I just upgraded to SS7 Pro from SS5 Pro with the hope of finding new and more exciting functionality.
I thought the most important feature I use was missing, but found it in a different area. I pretty much only use the Equipment in “show even if not connected” as I am a manual star hopper only. The live SS maps, correctly oriented for the current or planned night sky with the field of view for the current scope/eyepiece combination is what is the most powerful to me.
I threw out all my old paper star atlases years ago because this one app on my iPhone or iPad does it all. While I know there is some kind of VR feature that would allow me to point my iPhone or iPad at the sky to help locate objects, that is too gimmicky and not very useful to me.
The Star intensity is incorrect for my situation here but I believe that to be tweaking of settings at this point. I know I was able to get SS5 Pro to pretty much mirror my views, visible stars and all here. It works so well, I used it for Asteroid A and B sketches with my 16” Dob. It’s a chore to locate a mag 18 asteroid alone much less find it again 24 hours later to sketch its new position.
I have zero interest in the “in app purchases” and just don’t need any of the online stuff. Hopefully that will continue with SS7 Pro for me.
I thought the most important feature I use was missing, but found it in a different area. I pretty much only use the Equipment in “show even if not connected” as I am a manual star hopper only. The live SS maps, correctly oriented for the current or planned night sky with the field of view for the current scope/eyepiece combination is what is the most powerful to me.
I threw out all my old paper star atlases years ago because this one app on my iPhone or iPad does it all. While I know there is some kind of VR feature that would allow me to point my iPhone or iPad at the sky to help locate objects, that is too gimmicky and not very useful to me.
The Star intensity is incorrect for my situation here but I believe that to be tweaking of settings at this point. I know I was able to get SS5 Pro to pretty much mirror my views, visible stars and all here. It works so well, I used it for Asteroid A and B sketches with my 16” Dob. It’s a chore to locate a mag 18 asteroid alone much less find it again 24 hours later to sketch its new position.
I have zero interest in the “in app purchases” and just don’t need any of the online stuff. Hopefully that will continue with SS7 Pro for me.
555-1212,
Bought this to use with my Celestron NexStar 130SLT Newtonian
Overall I found this application to be very useful for an amateur astronomer. I used the find the Green Comet they has been in the news. I also have the Celestron StarSense Autoalign which is used to automatically align the telescope.
By biggest issue with this app was that it doesn’t support the cable wrap feature of the StarSense autoalign. When I first attempted to align and calibrate using SkySafari Pro it actually wrapped the power cable around the mount to the point were the connector broke off. I almost feel they should pay for a new power adapter for the lack of this feature. The cable wrap feature doesn’t allow the mount to rotate beyond 180 degrees while aligning and slewing.
Another issue with the app working with the Celestron StarSense autoalign is that the initial Align/calibration doesn’t work from the SkySafari Pro. I had to do this from the hand controller to get that to work properly. SkySafari couldn’t solve the plates during the alignment process for some reason. Others in various astronomy forums have also reported this issue. Does SkySafari Pro not update the location and date/time on the StarSense camera for initial setup?
I think if SkySafari can fix these compatibility issues with the Celestron StarSense this would be 5 stars and eliminate the need for the hand controller.
By biggest issue with this app was that it doesn’t support the cable wrap feature of the StarSense autoalign. When I first attempted to align and calibrate using SkySafari Pro it actually wrapped the power cable around the mount to the point were the connector broke off. I almost feel they should pay for a new power adapter for the lack of this feature. The cable wrap feature doesn’t allow the mount to rotate beyond 180 degrees while aligning and slewing.
Another issue with the app working with the Celestron StarSense autoalign is that the initial Align/calibration doesn’t work from the SkySafari Pro. I had to do this from the hand controller to get that to work properly. SkySafari couldn’t solve the plates during the alignment process for some reason. Others in various astronomy forums have also reported this issue. Does SkySafari Pro not update the location and date/time on the StarSense camera for initial setup?
I think if SkySafari can fix these compatibility issues with the Celestron StarSense this would be 5 stars and eliminate the need for the hand controller.
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Frustration With Date/Time
I get really frustrated with this app. Even the latest and greatest expensive ($$) version has this bug. When I change the time or date, it spontaneously changes it back to the current time. There’s no rhyme or reason about it. If I want to change the date and time to something in the future so I can explore the sky then, it should remain at that time forever until I press the NOW button. I experimented with going to the Date & Time settings and turning off the “Use Current Time” slider. Once that’s turned off, when I go back out and change the time to something else besides the current time, it still spontaneously switches to the current time. If I go back into settings, that slider has been turned on by itself! You would think the developers of this app would’ve already seen this bug and fixed it.
