Fireballs in the Sky

Fireballs in the Sky


Desert Fireball Network


Free

1.4.1for iPhone
6.7
7 Ratings
Curtin University
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7.7 MB
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Dec 11, 2017
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About Fireballs in the Sky

Fireballs in the Sky is an award-winning citizen science program that connects the public with the research of the Desert Fireball Network [DFN], based at Curtin University in Perth, Australia.
Through augmented reality, an intuitive interface and sensing technology of this smartphone app, anyone anywhere in the world can recreate their fireball sighting to contribute scientifically useful data.
If you’ve ever seen a meteor, or a bright fireball, then you’ve experienced one of nature’s true wonders. If you’ve ever wondered what they are, where they come from (and want to contribute to the science) this app is for you.

Together with NASA the DFN is expanding to become a Global Fireball Observatory that aims to understand the early workings of the solar system by studying meteorites, fireballs and their pre-Earth orbits. Using an autonomous network of cameras, the DFN captures the paths of fireballs in the sky, triangulating trajectories from multiple viewpoints. Fireballs in the Sky extends the reach of the observations via the app, with your sightings contributing to this innovative research project.

This app is the only one of its kind, designed for you to:

• Pinpoint the altitude and azimuth of the start and end of the fireball you saw

• Build your own fireball. Select different options for duration, shape, brightness, colour and hue, and watch how an animated fireball changes to match what you’ve just seen. If it looked like it fragmented as it came through the atmosphere you can select different options for number of fragments, and see the animation change accordingly.

• Add any other notes or details to your sighting report.

• Keep track of your sightings, and those of other users.

• Get updates on your sightings, and see levels of detail in feedback: Was it seen by other users? If it was, then how many other users saw it? Was there enough information to work out a trajectory? What was its orbit: where did it come from in the solar system?

In addition, you’ll be able to:

• Find out when and where in the sky meteor showers are occurring, using the augmented reality heads-up display

• Get fireball news, and see updates on the DFN project, announcements and events

• Access our gallery of zoomable images – the fireballs we’ve seen and the meteorites that we’ve found. A great thing about the project is that the data are in the form of beautiful images. You’ll have access to all that and be able to see the best of the bunch for yourself.
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What's New in the Latest Version 1.4.1

Last updated on Dec 11, 2017
Old Versions
This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- Updated for iOS 11
- Link to share report on Facebook
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Version History
1.4.1
Dec 11, 2017
This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- Updated for iOS 11
- Link to share report on Facebook
1.3.1
Mar 4, 2015
You can now filter by meteor shower type. Major, minor, or all.

This release also contains layout changes and bug fixes including:

- Make it easier to to read about meteor showers
- Fix to use location services properly on iOS 8
- Fix partners page to show partner logos correctly
1.3.0
Feb 2, 2015
Find and track meteor showers!

See upcoming meteor showers and find them in the night sky when they are active.

Layout tweaks for new iPhone sizes.

Assorted bug fixes.
1.1.2
May 21, 2014
- Adjust the date and time of your sighting on the Review screen
- View a list of collaborating organisations throughout the world on the About screen
1.1.0
Nov 5, 2013
- Star Maps!!!
- Capture Sound Details with Reports
- Interface Optimised for iOS7
- Bug fixes
1.0.1
Oct 10, 2013
• Improved experience for users with limited internet connectivity
1.0
Sep 23, 2013

Fireballs in the Sky FAQ

Click here to learn how to download Fireballs in the Sky in restricted country or region.
Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of Fireballs in the Sky.
iPhone
Requires iOS 8.0 or later.
Fireballs in the Sky supports English

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