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Mobile Observatory 2 - Astrono Vs. SkySafari 7 Plus

Mobile Observatory 2 - Astrono vs SkySafari 7 Plus Usage & Stats

A new app, Mobile Observatory 3 Pro is now available on Google Play with many exciting new features, enhanced graphics and an optimized user interface. If your device has Android 7 or later, you can purchase the new app here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zima.mobileobservatorypro Mobile Observatory is the perfect tool for anybody interested in the sky's wonders, from the occasional sky gazer to the passionate amateur astronomer. Do you want to know if the next lunar eclipse is visible from your location or when the next bright comet is visible? Would you like to be notified by your smart phone next time, Jupiter and the Moon meet in the sky? Do you want to know what the blazing bright object in the evening sky is? Do you want to be always up-to-date which celestial events that are visible from your location? Then this app is a must-have for you! Mobile Observatory does not only include a live, zoomable sky map which tells you what sky object you are looking at but provides you with loads of detailed extra information on stars, planets, deep sky objects, meteor showers, comets, asteroids, lunar and solar eclipses as well as detailed ephemeris of all included sky objects and an interactive top-down view of the Solar System. All that in just one app! Main Features - Zoomable sky map showing stars, planets, asteroids, and more (above and below the horizon) - Interactive top-down view of the Solar System - Live mode (point device on sky and get information on what you see) - Calendar showing detailed descriptions of celestial events - Push celestial events to your phone's calendar and set a reminder alarm - Rise, set, and transit times for any object - Position of any object in the sky (altitude and direction) - Twilight times, length of day - Bright Star Catalog (~9000 stars) with detailed information - More than 400 000 additional stars from the PPM Star Catalog (Android 3.1 or higher required) - 2500 selected NGC objects (galaxies, clusters, ...) - Messier Catalog (110 objects) complete with images - Caldwell Catalog (110 objects) complete with images - Hidden Treasures Catalog (109 objects) complete with images - Meteor streams (begin, maximum, hourly rate, ...) - Lunar and solar eclipses information - Lunar librations, ascending node, maximum declination - Bright comets (automatically selected according to the date) - Dwarf planets: The five known dwarf planets - Minor planets: bright, near Earth, trans-Neptune (more than 10000 in the database) - Update database online: download up-to-date orbital elements of comets and minor planets - Moon phases, the apparent view of the sun and planets - Current image of the Sun and sunspot number - Automatically generated visibility report for any object - Simulation of light pollution - Intuitive User Interface: quickly find what you are looking for - Widget with rise & set times of the Sun and Moon - Maintain your favorite locations in a list - Automatic location determination from the mobile network or GPS - Select a location from a built-in database or online via Google Maps - 400 observatory locations - Choose any time and date - Detailed ephemeris, visibility information of all objects - Dates of conjunctions between any object with planets or the Moon - 3D-view of the Moon and the planets - Accurate calculations for dates between 1900 and 2100

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SkySafari 7 Plus

SkySafari 7 Plus goes beyond most basic stargazing apps by providing you with a full-featured space simulator with telescope control. If you are looking to dive deeper into astronomy, start your journey with the #1 recommend app for amateur astronomers since 2009. Note that there is no discount upgrade path from SkySafari 7 Plus to SkySafari 7 Pro. Choose carefully! Here's what’s new in version 7: + Complete support for Android 10 and up. 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. + 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. 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 and 3D Galaxy view. Enjoy. + Many more. If you haven't used SkySafari 7 Plus before, here's what you can do with it: + Hold your device up, and SkySafari 7 Plus will find stars, constellations, planets, and more! + Simulate the night sky up to 10,000 years in the past or future! Animate meteor showers, conjunctions, eclipses, and other celestial events. + Learn the history, mythology, and science of astronomy! Browse over 1500 object descriptions and astronomical images. Stay up-to-date with the Calendar for all major sky events every day! + Control your telescope, log and plan your observations. + Night Vision – Preserve your eyesight after dark. + Orbit Mode. Leave the Earth’s surface behind, and fly through our solar system. + Time Flow – Follow the motion of sky objects as days, months, and years are compressed into a few seconds. + Advanced Search – Find objects using properties other than their name. + Much more! For even more features, and a gigantic database aimed at the most dedicated amateur or professional astronomer, check out SkySafari 7 Pro!