2021 LTS 4
2024-03-26
Thank you for choosing SkyORB 2021! As we continue to enhance your astronomical experience, we're pleased to announce our latest update. In this release, we've focused on ensuring accurate time and duration calculations for the upcoming Great American Solar Eclipse of 2024. With SkyORB 2021, you can trust that you'll have the precise information you need to witness this celestial event in all its splendor. Stay tuned for more updates as we strive to provide you with the best tools for exploring the cosmos.
2021.LTS.3
2023-12-22
- Fixed 3D grid in 3D star map
- Other bug fixes.
2021.LTS.2
2023-11-02
We appreciate your use of SkyORB. Here are the enhancements in this version:
Added 'Reset to factory settings' in the app settings in order to reset the app in case of issue of opening the app after upgrades.
Kindly be aware that a new SkyORB 2021 version is gradually being phased out, while an exciting new SkyORB app is set to debut in Q4 2023, see our new website http://skyorb.app
2021.LTS.1
2023-10-22
We appreciate your use of SkyORB. Here are the enhancements in this version:
Enhanced engine for reduced lag and improved stability.
Improved French language support.
iOS 17 support and rewritten Apple Watch version.
Kindly be aware that a new SkyORB 2021 version is gradually being phased out, while an exciting new SkyORB app is set to debut in Q4 2023, see our new website http://skyorb.app
2021.12.10
2023-02-22
Bug fixes and improvements.
2021.12.9
2022-09-09
Improved performance, stability and app size.
Improved restore purchase and save app data.
Improved time display in 12h format.
Other bug fixes and improvements.
2021.12.6
2022-02-22
Address issue with restore purchase not saved when restarting the application.
2021.12.5
2022-02-17
When premium version is activated, display a new page. Fixed and improved french texts.
2021.12.4
2022-02-08
- Improved restore purchase and fix an issue with expired subscriptions.
- Bug fixes and improvements.
2021.12.3
2022-01-06
Fix support for older iPad Air 1 and Air 2.
Improve display for Korean and Chinese languages
Other bug fixes and improvements.
2021.10.2
2021-10-18
2021 October Update 2
Thanks for using SkyORB. Here the changes in this version:
- Changed ground in local astronomy view.
- Fix issues when selecting deep objects in local astronomy view.
- Display expiration date of subscription.
- Fix privacy links in subscription page.
- Other bug fixes and improvements.
2021.10.1
2021-10-12
- Changed ground in astronomy local view
- Fix issue after updating MPC and using search functions
- Fix issue in world sun clock page not showing in some circumstances.
- Other fixes and improvements
2021.9.2
2021-09-26
2021 September Update 2
Thanks for using SkyORB. Here the changes in this version:
- Updated to iOS 15 SDK.
- Improved account page, display date of purchase.
- Improved travel time of speed in space view.
- Other bug fixes and improvements.
2020.12.1
2020-12-10
. Day and night color can be toggled directly from a new button in the local view.
. ARKit errors are now displayed for diagnostic.
. Added Ad Tracking Permission for iOS 14.
. Ability to disable the camera preview in AR from display settings.
. Improved star rendering.
. Improved pick-up cursor.
. Other bug fixes and improvements.
2020.11.3
2020-12-05
Thanks for using SkyORB. Here the changes in this version:
. Redesigned deep objects database, more complete. More information when selecting a deep object.
. The light travel time from earth is now calculated when navigating in the space view.
. Added Starlink MPC database (Premium only).
. Other bug fixes and improvements.
. Update 2: Addressed checkboxes in Starlink Database.
. Update 3: Fixed UI on iPhone 12 Pro, Fixed user defined longitude & latitude configuration.
2020.11.2
2020-12-03
Thanks for using SkyORB. Here the changes in this version:
. Redesigned deep objects database, more complete. More information when selecting a deep object.
. The light travel time from earth is now calculated when navigating in the space view.
. Added Starlink MPC database (Premium only).
. Other bug fixes and improvements.
. Update 2: Addressed checkboxes in Starlink Database.
2020.11.1
2020-11-30
Thanks for using SkyORB. Here the changes in this version:
. Redesigned deep objects database, more complete. More information when selecting a deep object.
. The light travel time from earth is now calculated when navigating in the space view.
. Added Starlink MPC database.
. Support for macOS Big Sur and Apple Silicon.
. Other bug fixes and improvements.
2020.10.1
2020-10-14
Thanks for using SkyORB. Here the changes in this version:
. Redesigned the gallery view mode in the space 3D view.
. Ability to sort the planet by size, swipe gesture to change planet.
. Improved label display.
. Updated for iOS 14
. Other bug fixes and improvements.
2020.9.1
2020-09-10
Thanks for using SkyORB. Here the changes in this version:
. When showing the 3D Star Map, a grid in light-years is now displayed.
. When showing the moon phase in full screen, the orbit of the moon is now displayed.
. Resolved the automatic detection for OpenGL only on older devices (iPad 4).
. Other bug fixes and improvements;
2020.8.1
2020-08-03
Thanks for using SkyORB. Here the changes in this version:
. Changed the button to active AR
. Restore compatibility with iOS 10 and older devices.
. Timeshift can be set to zero multiplier.
. Other bug fixes and improvements.
2020.7.2
2020-07-21
Thanks for using SkyORB. Here the changes in this version:
. Jovian events now includes full screen, System II longitude, magnitude and time-shift.
. When selected, comets and meteors now display rise and set times and magnitudes. Positions for the next 7 days are plotted in the local view.
. Improved phase calculation. Elongation are now displayed.
. When activate the camera for Augmented Reality, the compass heading accuracy is now displayed.
. The information of planet, star are now improved and widgets have been redesigned with a 'close' button.
. Other bug fixes and improvements.
This patch address compass position overlapping, and stability issues.
2020.7.1
2020-07-18
Thanks for using SkyORB. Here the changes in this version:
. Jovian events now includes full screen, System II longitude, magnitude and time-shift.
. When selected, comets and meteors now display rise and set times and magnitudes. Positions for the next 7 days are plotted in the local view.
. Improved phase calculation. Elongation are now displayed.
. When activate the camera for Augmented Reality, the compass heading accuracy is now displayed.
. The information of planet, star are now improved and widgets have been redesigned with a 'close' button.
. Other bug fixes and improvements.
2020.6.1
2020-06-11
. The minor planet database is now updated with many of new features ! New redesigned page, better synchronisation, shows the last date of synchronisation, a 2D sun chart of the comets/satellite path with time shift, shows date of last observation and orbital period.
. The local view and space view now display only the selected comet or satellite. the path is also calculated.
. Improved gesture management in the 3D local view and space view.
. Sun clock world map can be zoomed in and out, improved rendering of the planet culmination chart.
. New 3D model of promoteus, phobos, deimos and vesta.
. Improved translation for some language
. Other bug fixes and improvements.
2020.5.1
2020-05-05
Thanks for using SkyORB. Here the changes in this version:
. New 3D star map is now more interactive than ever!
. Searching for a star will now show directly to the space view (3D star map) and in local view.
. New build star database, with 30% more stars !
. Accurate colors of the stars from BV color index instead of the spectrum class.
. Improved transition when zooming from solar system to 3D star map.
. Improved zoom in local view.
. Searching for an exoplanet now shows the star which it is orbiting.
. Other bug fixes and improvements.
2020.4.1
2020-04-04
Thanks for using SkyORB. Here the changes in this version:
. The moon page can be toggled to fullscreen with larger display of the moon.
. Added moon craters and features
. Added moon time shift with phases and librations.
. Location position now visible in space view.
. Added notification if heading is incorrect due to magnetic interferences.
. Other bug fixes and improvements.
2020.3.2
2020-03-09
In this update
- Fixed time shift in local and space thanks to user reports.
- New app preview.
- Other bug fixes and improvements.
2020.3.1
2020-03-04
Thanks for using SkyORB. Here the changes in this version:
. New app icon and updated menus.
. Added asterisms (pattern or group of stars that can be seen in the night sky).
. Timeshift now autoplay and display the advance time per secs.
. Constellations can be displayed in space view, also in real 3D coordinates.
. Stars labels added in space view in 3D
. Other bug fixes and improvements.
2020.1.1
2020-01-28
Thanks for using SkyORB Astronomy App!
In this version:
- Added option to disable facebook notifications.
- Improved planet rendering around the poles.
- Corrected planet period display.
- Improved constellation names rendering.
- Improved star pick and major stars in constellations.
- Updating the app now show a release notes.
2019.12.3
2019-12-26
Thanks for using SkyORB. In this update, added new stereographic view in the local sky view, with zoom, rotate and compass orientation. Improved search function, improved red screen mode and other bug fixes and improvement.
To enable the stereographic view, use the 6 square icons in the local view (3rd row).
The 2019.12.2 update addresses stability issues with MPC update.
The 2019.12.3 update improves astronomy news download times.
2019.11.1
2019-11-12
In this update: Major update of the watch app optimized for Watch Series 5: Realtime sky chart, redesigned complication with equation of time now graphical. The main app has bug fixes with MPC settings not saved properly, fixed the sun clock and other improvements.
2019.10.4
2019-10-30
Fix the black screen at startup on some devices running iOS 13.0
2019.10.3
2019-10-22
In this update, added new complication for Apple Watch, redesigned Today widget, reduced size of the application, other bug fixes and improvements.
2019.10.2
2019-10-12
Major update: SkyORB is now using Metal for rendering instead of OpenGL ES, addressing 'black screen' on iOS 13, also Important fixes for Apple Watch notification not showing in some case, added 'Reset Factory Settings' in Application Settings to reset the whole application, other bug fixes and improvements.
2019.10.1
2019-10-06
In this update: Improved font rendering, fix for notifications, other bug fixes and improvements.
2019.9.2
2019-09-30
This updates adresses a couple of small issues, and improves compatibility with latest iOS version.
2019.9.1
2019-09-26
Thanks for using SkyORB - Astronomy for Everyone app., in this update, iOS 13 supported, improved font rendering and improved selection of planet with a list on phone, instead of changing to a next planet. Other bug fixes and improvements.
2019.8.1
2019-09-06
Thanks for using SkyORB, in this update, you can switch the view of the sun graph in the ephemeris page, also added a link to privacy settings in the location page, other bug fixes and improvements.
2019.7.1
2019-08-11
Thanks for using SkyORB - Astronomy for Everyone app. This update has an entirely redesigned sun clock and sun graph, including current day and whole year sun graph, with night, nautical twilight and civil twilight. Time of sun set and sun rise are now even more improved. Also includes other bug fixes and improvements.
2019.6.1
2019-07-11
Thanks for using SkyORB - Astronomy for Everyone. In this update, you will get a new improved meteor shower engine, with up to 400 meteor showers, with exact time of peak of fall, display of the active apparent radiant of a meteor shower is the celestial point in the sky from which the paths of meteors appear to originate.
Also improved the space view and the notification of astronomy events page.
Please note that this version now requires at least iOS 9.3 to operate.
2019.5.2
2019-05-29
Thanks for using SkyORB. In this update, weather information is working again with a new server, added jupiter events page, with jupiter and moons position seen from earth and list of events like occultation, shadow, transit and more. Addressing the scrolling back the previous astronomy events on iPhone 5.5' and lower size.
2018.5.1
2019-05-16
Thanks for using SkyORB. In this update, weather information is working again with a new server, added jovian events page, with jupiter and moons position seen from earth and list of events like occultation, shadow, transit and more.
2018.3.1
2019-04-04
Thanks for using SkyORB. In this update, the astronomy calendar of events now reports longest elongation days, improved accuracy, improved local view rendering and other bug fixes and improvements.
2019.2.1
2009-12-07
Thanks for using SkyORB Lite!. In this update, we have improved the calendar of astronomy which a new detailed mode explaining each event, an new ultra high definition (16K) of the Milky way and proper orientation in local view, improved search on iPad with darker colours, and improved swiping navigation.