Astro Locator
Polar Align
$2.99
1.6.0for iPhone, iPad and more
9.3
52 Ratings
Progress Concepts Limited
Developer
14.9 MB
Size
Sep 26, 2023
Update Date
#195
in Photo & Video
4+
Age Rating
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About Astro Locator
Astro Locator makes it simple for astronomers to get their OTA "polar aligned" quickly and easily.
It is of particular benefit to new astronomers who set up and break down each session, so is of great use to those without the luxury of an observatory.
Astro Locator’s primary purpose is to help find Polaris or Sigma Octantis quickly and easily, so ensuring that the astronomer can get polar aligned quickly and easily.
Displaying the current direction, elevation, latitude and longitude, altitude, moon phase, sunrise and sunset times as well as astro twilight times.
All data required to quickly and effectively locate Polaris or Sigma Octantis displayed clearly on one screen.
Astro Locator shows correct elevation.
Accurate time shown in both UTC and local time zones for accurate setup and Iridium flares.
View sunrise and sunset times, as well as astro twilight start and end times to know when viewing and imaging is possible.
See the current moon phase.
Today Extension: Whilst the sunrise & sunset, and astro twilight times are of course available within the app, they are also available for quick access as a Today Widget. Just a quick swipe down to view the days information.
It is of particular benefit to new astronomers who set up and break down each session, so is of great use to those without the luxury of an observatory.
Astro Locator’s primary purpose is to help find Polaris or Sigma Octantis quickly and easily, so ensuring that the astronomer can get polar aligned quickly and easily.
Displaying the current direction, elevation, latitude and longitude, altitude, moon phase, sunrise and sunset times as well as astro twilight times.
All data required to quickly and effectively locate Polaris or Sigma Octantis displayed clearly on one screen.
Astro Locator shows correct elevation.
Accurate time shown in both UTC and local time zones for accurate setup and Iridium flares.
View sunrise and sunset times, as well as astro twilight start and end times to know when viewing and imaging is possible.
See the current moon phase.
Today Extension: Whilst the sunrise & sunset, and astro twilight times are of course available within the app, they are also available for quick access as a Today Widget. Just a quick swipe down to view the days information.
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What's New in the Latest Version 1.6.0
Last updated on Sep 26, 2023
Old Versions
- Background updates.
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Version History
1.6.0
Sep 26, 2023
- Background updates.
Thanks for using Astro Locator.
Thanks for using Astro Locator.
1.5.0
Jan 31, 2023
- Background updates.
- Minimum supported iOS version now 11.0.
- Minimum supported iOS version now 11.0.
1.4.1
Jul 31, 2022
- Updating configuration.
1.4.0
Nov 11, 2021
- Background updates.
1.3.11
Sep 15, 2021
- Background updates.
- Updated for latest OS.
- Updated for latest OS.
1.3.10
May 18, 2021
- Background improvements.
1.3.9
Apr 14, 2021
- Background improvements.
1.3.8
Mar 3, 2021
- Background updates.
1.3.7
Dec 4, 2020
- Background updates.
1.3.6
Oct 20, 2020
Fixes a bug on a handful of devices. Sorry.
1.3.5
Oct 18, 2020
- Minor background updates.
1.3.4
May 11, 2020
- Updated Today Widget.
- Minor updates.
- Minor updates.
1.3.3
Sep 21, 2019
- Minor updates.
1.3.0 Provided:
- iOS 13 support.
1.3.0 Provided:
- iOS 13 support.
1.3.2
Sep 18, 2019
- Minor updates.
1.3.0 Provided:
- iOS 13 support.
1.3.0 Provided:
- iOS 13 support.
1.3.1
Sep 16, 2019
- Fixes an issue affecting some iOS 9 & iOS 10 devices. Sorry.
1.3.0 Provided:
- iOS 13 support.
- Background updates.
1.3.0 Provided:
- iOS 13 support.
- Background updates.
1.3.0
Sep 12, 2019
- iOS 13 support.
- Background updates.
- Background updates.
1.2.5
Aug 8, 2019
- Background updates.
1.2.4
Aug 5, 2019
- Background updates.
1.2.3
Jul 31, 2019
- Background updates.
1.2.2
Feb 14, 2019
- Fixed possible Latitude / Longitude display issue.
1.2.1
Nov 1, 2018
Updated for iOS 12.1.
Minor updates.
Minor updates.
1.2
Sep 19, 2018
Added full support for iOS 12, including Siri Shortcuts.
1.1.8
Jun 22, 2018
Minor update.
1.1.7
Jun 5, 2018
Minor updates.
1.1.6
May 20, 2018
Minor updates.
Astro Locator FAQ
Click here to learn how to download Astro Locator in restricted country or region.
Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of Astro Locator.
iPhone
Requires iOS 11.0 or later.
iPad
Requires iPadOS 11.0 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 11.0 or later.
Astro Locator supports English