6.7
2024-03-25
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Special update for the April 2024 Solar Eclipse:
- Solar Eclipse Calculator ("other" category in the calculators list). Calculate the details of any Solar Eclipse of the past or future for your location.
- Apply/Tab buttons added to calculator keyboards.
- Further reduced app size.
6.6
2024-02-17
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- Added user-requested configurable reticle (Generic Graded/Microscope).
- Improved Generic Rifle/Finder reticle FoV configuration.
6.5
2023-07-07
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Here's what's new:
- Improved DSO DB searching help.
- Reduced app size.
6.4
2023-04-02
Please support the app by rating or reviewing! You will never get any annoying in-app popups asking you to do so.
Here's what's new:
- Date Circle - Time / RA Circle conversion calculator (for trackers like Star Adventurer).
- Added visual hints to the main page clickable regions (e.g. coordinates).
From April 2023, iOS 10 compatible submissions will not be allowed on the app store, so this is the last version I can provide for those with very old devices.
6.3
2023-03-10
Why not help out by rating the app! There are never popups to nag you (annoying!), which means fewer reviews than other apps.
What's new:
- Fix FOV slider for rifle scope reticle.
- iOptron WiFi Connect changes:
-- Updated to identify the newest mounts (HEM27, Skyhunter).
-- Support for old mounts with v1.x firmware (ZEQ25, non-Pro iEQ30/45/SmartEQ).
6.2
2021-11-03
Why not help out by rating the app! There are never popups to nag you (annoying!), which means fewer reviews than other apps.
What's new:
-More configuration options for rifle scope reticle.
-Collapsible Done/Back buttons in help screens.
-Full support for new iPad mini & iOS 15.
6.1
2021-06-06
Why not help out by rating the app! There are never popups to nag you (annoying!), which leads to fewer reviews than other apps.
What's new:
- *BELOW HORIZON* shown on objects that have set on DSO DB.
- iOptron WiFi Connect: Ability to connect to WiFi-enabled iOptron mounts. Non-pro version can test connection and show status of the mount, Pro version can control the mount.
5.5
2020-12-09
Why not help out by rating or reviewing the new version! There are never popups inside the app to ask you (annoying!), which results to less reviews than other apps. Here's what's new:
- Show location name in main screen (requires internet - was meant for v5.4 but missed the release).
- Switch between decimal and min/sec Lat/Lon display on the main screen by tapping.
- Polar star graphic display on polar star info screen.
- Clearer UI for the multi-selection buttons and the Calculator filters.
5.4
2020-10-31
Why not help out by rating or reviewing the new version! There are never popups inside the app to ask you (annoying!), which results to less reviews than other apps. Here's what's new:
-Show location name in main screen (requires internet).
-Settings button moved for iPhone X+, tweaks & fixes for iPhone 12 Mini & Pro Max.
5.3
2020-10-04
Why not help out by rating or reviewing the new version! There are never popups inside the app to ask you (annoying!), which results to less reviews than other apps. Here's what's new:
- Added configurable generic rifle scope reticle.
- Larger/bold font for time/date/coordinates on main page.
- EM200/400 and Polarie style reticles: prefer device timezone (minus DST) if possible for offset calculation, improved instructions.
- Fixed issue with settings page layout on some devices.
- Improved Main Screen help.
5.2
2020-09-03
Why not help out by rating or reviewing the new version! There are never popups inside the app to ask you (annoying!), which results to less reviews than other apps. Here's what's new:
- "At a glance" help for several reticles.
- Bayer names for star hop list.
- Clearer math formula view in calculators.
- Support for iOS7/8 no longer possible - iOS 9.0 minimum now.
5.1
2020-06-17
Why not help out by rating or reviewing the new version! There are never popups inside the app to ask you (annoying!), which results to less reviews than other apps. Here's what's new:
- Fixes and tweaks for the DSO Database tool, including select all/none buttons, slider for min. altitude filter.
- Corrected the center coordinates on the DSS image view info.
- Improved search bar contrast.
This will probably be the last iOS 7-compatible release, as it requires iOS 7 components that will not be allowed in app store updates in the near future.
5.0
2020-04-18
Why not help out by rating or reviewing the new version! There are never popups inside the app to ask you (annoying!), which results to less reviews than other apps. Here's what's new:
- DSS (Digitized Sky Survey) image downloads for all objects in the Deep Space Object database and a specialized astro image viewer.
- Other DSO DB changes:
-- DSO DB list items get a "collapse" button after they are expanded.
-- The altitude graph shows "ground" (0 degrees or less).
-- If in DSO display settings you select "Alt-Az", you can now see on the listings whether the object is E or W of the meridian.
-- Fix sort by RA & Dec options.
-More & easier access help screens.
4.9
2019-07-15
Why not help out by rating or reviewing the new version. There are never popups inside the app to ask you (annoying!), which results to less reviews than other apps. Here's what's new:
-Tweaks in polar scope instructions
-Fixed DSO DB banner behaviour.
4.8
2019-05-28
Why not help out by rating or reviewing the new version. There are never popups inside the app to ask you (annoying!), which results to less reviews than other apps. Here's what's new:
-Astro-Physics / TeleVue Systems (Carton Optical) PASILL reticle added.
-PoleMaster view added for South Hemisphere users.