Apps Like PushToCam for Telescope for iPhone and iPad
Guide with no camera needed
Control movement using a phone connected via Bluetac or tieback. Select a bright star in the eyepiece view. The guides the to the target without requiring a phone camera or sky-facing orientation. Save posture by keeping the phone in any position.
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Sky Time
John Kennedy
Set up telescope with Sidereal
Displays local, Julian, and Universal alongside Sidereal based on device location. Features a night-vision friendly red display and pop-up descriptions for explanations.
GoSkyWatch Planetarium iPad
GoSoftWorks Development Co.
Point to sky identify objects
The app identifies and locates celestial objects by pointing to the sky. It displays the sky view and information at the correct orientation when held at any angle.
Star & Planet Finder
Nir Alperovitch
Find stars, planets, and constellations in real
Identify stars, planets, and constellations using real-time sky maps. Point device to locate celestial objects. View satellite passes and track planetary movements. Receive detailed information on selected objects.
AstroAid
iLanga, Inc.
Visualize celestial views through eyepieces
Helps users visualize celestial objects through telescopes or cameras. It calculates magnification, actual field of view, and exit pupil. Users can simulate views with different eyepieces and optical aids.
Magna Calc
Greg Paskal
Calculate magnification and apply Barlow lens adjustments
Calculate magnification using telescope and eyepiece focal lengths. Input values in millimeters. Include 2x to 5x Barlow lens options. Perform calculations for amateur and professional astronomers. Display results directly.
SkySafari 7 Pro
Simulation Curriculum Corp.
Explore celestial objects and track the night
Access celestial objects with a comprehensive database of comets, asteroids, and solar system bodies. Plan and log observations, control telescopes, and track accurate positions. View detailed sky maps and receive real-time updates.
Star Charts by Wil Tirion
Astrovisuals
View celestial and track stars
Provide detailed sky maps for telescope and binocular users. Display 18 covering the equatorial region and polar areas. Show stars down to sixth magnitude, including double and variable stars. Include constellation boundaries and deep-sky objects.
Triatlas
DDQ
Detailed speedy star chart for devices.
The app displays stars up to magnitude 12.6 and galaxies up to magnitude 15.5. It includes nebulae, clusters, double stars, and variable stars, with a flexible night vision mode.
ISS Real-Time Tracker 3D
Michael Stebel
Track space stations and telescopes in real
Track flyovers of the International Space Station, Tiangong, and Hubble Space Telescope with 3D visualization and live positioning. Predict up to 30 days ahead with location-based pass times and a 0–4 star rating system for visibility.
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