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SkySafari Eclipse 2024 Screenshots

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About SkySafari Eclipse 2024

SkySafari is a powerful planetarium that fits in your pocket, puts the universe at your fingertips, and is incredibly easy to use!

Simply hold your device to the sky and quickly locate planets, constellations, satellites, and millions of stars and deep sky objects. Use Augmented Reality (AR) mode to blend a simulated sky chart with a real view of your surroundings. Or toggle on OneSky to see what other observers are looking at right now.

Packed with interactive information and rich graphics, discover why SkySafari is your perfect stargazing companion under the night sky.

Here's what's new in version 7:

+ Complete support for iOS 17 and iPhone 15. Version 7 brings a new and immersive stargazing experience.

+ OneSky - allows you to see what other users are observing, in real time. This feature highlights objects in the sky chart and indicates with a number how many users are observing a particular object.

+ Sky Tonight - jump to the new Tonight section to see what’s visible in your sky tonight. Expanded information has been designed to help plan your night and includes Moon & Sun info, calendar curations, and the best positioned deep sky and solar system objects.

+ Orbit Mode - Lift off from the Earth and travel to the planets, moons and stars.

+ Guided Audio Tours - Listen to more than four hours of audio narration to learn the history, mythology, and science of the heavens.

+ Galaxy View - Visualize the 3-D location of stars and deep sky objects in our Galaxy the Milky Way.

+ Pronounce - “Yoor-a- nus”, not “Your-anus”? The pronunciation guide in SkySafari will help you learn how to correctly pronounce the names of hundreds of celestial objects from different categories such as stars, constellations and planets.

If you haven't used SkySafari before, here's what you can do with it:

+ Hold your device up, and SkySafari will find stars, constellations, planets, and more! The star chart updates automatically with your real time movements for the ultimate stargazing experience.

+ See an eclipse now, in the past or in the future! Simulate the night sky from anywhere on Earth many years in the past or in the future! Animate meteor showers, comet approaches, transits, conjunctions, and other celestial events with SkySafari’s Time Flow.

+ Locate the Sun, Moon, or Mars from our extensive database and track the arrow to be directed to their exact locations in the sky before you. See spectacular views of Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, and other planets!

+ Learn about the history, mythology, and science of the heavens! Browse from hundreds of object descriptions, astronomical photographs, and NASA spacecraft images in SkySafari. Explore tons of NASA Space Missions!

+ Stay up-to-date with Sky Calendar, for all major sky events every day – miss nothing!

+ 120,000 stars; over 200 star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies; all major planets and moons, and dozens of asteroids, comets, and satellites including the International Space Station (ISS).

+ Animated meteor showers with complete viewing information & spectacular graphics.

+ Night Vision – Preserves your eyesight after dark.

+ Apple Maps Integration – Choose your location from a built-in Maps view.

+ Horizon Panoramas – choose from beautiful built-in vistas, or customize your own!

+ Advanced Search – Find objects using properties other than their name.

+ Much more!

+ Plus unlock the SkySafari Premium Subscription to access amazing features: massive deep sky database, events, curated news and articles, connected stargazing features, light pollution map and more.

For even more features, and telescope control check out SkySafari 7 Plus and SkySafari 7 Pro!

What's New in the Latest Version 7.3.5

Last updated on Mar 18, 2024

Old Versions

Thank you for your support. In this update:

+ Timezone fixes.
+ DST fix for Chile region.

Version History

7.3.5

Mar 18, 2024

Thank you for your support. In this update:

+ Timezone fixes.
+ DST fix for Chile region.

7.3.4

Mar 13, 2024

Prepare for the spectacular Total Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024! This update includes:

+ The Eclipse timetable now includes seconds for precise eclipse timings.
+ Improved layout for iPad.

7.3.3

Mar 8, 2024

Get ready for the April 8, 2024 Total Solar Eclipse! This exciting update includes for a limited time:

+ Interactive 2024 Total Solar Eclipse Map: Find your ideal eclipse-watching spot on the map, and receive precise eclipse event times for any location on Earth.

+ Eclipse Simulator: Simulate the eclipse from your own location or any spot on Earth. Use time controls to manipulate the eclipse, experiencing it from start to finish at your pace.

Plus:

+ Enhanced total solar eclipse simulation
+ Improved Audio Notification for the eclipse (Premium)
+ Minor improvements and bug fixes

7.3.2

Nov 14, 2023

In this maintenance update:

+ Localization: updated translations
+ Improved total solar eclipse simulations
+ Minor improvements and bug fixes

7.3.1

Oct 13, 2023

We're thrilled to present our latest update, meticulously designed to enrich your eclipse experience and make the universe feel a little closer. Here’s what’s sparkling in the new version:

+ Improved Earth and Eclipse Rendering
+ Improved Eclipse Timings and Moon Shadow Rendering
+ Improved Spanish Translations

7.3.0

Sep 30, 2023

In preparation for the upcoming October 14, 2023 Annular Solar Eclipse, we've made some changes:

+ Improved solar eclipse simulations
+ Added a special annular eclipse panel for Premium subscribers in the Tonight view that includes a curated eclipse experience with an interactive eclipse map, contact timings, audio prompts, viewing guide and more.

7.1.9

Jun 17, 2023

Fixed AstroBin picture of the day description html.
Stability enhancements.

7.1.8

Mar 1, 2023

Get ready for a celestial upgrade! With this release, we've added an exciting new feature to the Tonight view: the AstroBin Picture of the Day! That's right, you can now easily access stunning astronomy images at your fingertips. But that's not all! Premium subscribers can even pin their favorite images to the sky chart, making it feel like you're actually stargazing at the real thing.

We've also:

+ made it easier than ever to edit BCE dates in the Time Controls. No more struggling to input dates - now it's a breeze.
+ fixed a pesky Push Notification bug, ensuring you stay up-to-date on all the latest astronomical events.
+ improved SkyCasting to force real-time flow, giving you an even better experience.
+ made several minor improvements and fixes, to ensure the app keeps running smooth.

Get out there and keep exploring the universe with the help of SkySafari!

7.1.7

Jan 24, 2023

Thank you for your continued support. In this minor update:

+ Time controls now visible in .skyset files when opened via Calendar or Featured Article
+ Updated description for comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF)
+ Other bug fixes and improvements

7.1.1

Jul 7, 2022

This is our biggest update yet! Thank you for your continued support.

+ Redesigned UI for a more immersive stargazing experience.
+ Orbit mode and Galaxy view are now included. Travel anywhere in the solar system and view the location of objects in our galaxy.
+ Updated Tonight Panel with Moon/Sun Info, calendar curations, and the best positioned deep sky and solar system objects.
+ OneSky - allows you to see what other users are observing, in real time.
+ Update Minor Planet Data at any time.
+ Unlock SkySafari Premium Subscription to access amazing features: massive deep sky database, events, curated news and articles, connected stargazing features, access to livesky.com and a light pollution map.
+ Much more to discover.

6.8.5

Jun 3, 2021

Performance Improvements.

6.8.4

May 12, 2021

Corrections for French, Japanese and Italian localizations.

6.8.3

Apr 28, 2021

Fixes for UI in Dark/Light modes

6.8.2

Apr 7, 2021

Jupiter Great Red Spot orientation updated.
Fixed issue with maximum location elevation.
Tonight's Best list sorting fixed.
Some light vs dark mode UI fixes.
Fixed crash when importing Observing Lists.
Corrections to Russian, Japanese and French translations.

6.8.0

Jan 14, 2021

- Multi-language fixes.
- Added Russian translation.

6.7.6

Oct 29, 2020

- Updated for iOS 14.
- Corrections to Japanese localization.

6.7.2

Jun 11, 2020

Comets and other solar-system bodies no longer removed from cache (disappear) after a few days.
Fixes for crashes on some iOS 9 devices.
Fixes for Japanese translations.
Fixes for German translations.

6.7.0

May 4, 2020

We are sending you this latest update through hyperspace. Thank you for your continued support.

+ Japanese Localization.
+ Several fixes in Localized Object Info.
+ Constellation names now localized.

6.6.4

Jan 28, 2020

Thank you for your continued support! SkySafari is now localized into French, Italian, German, and Spanish.

6.5.3

Nov 22, 2019

Thank you for using SkySafari! This minor release includes bug fixes and enhancements to better support iOS 13, including Dark Mode.

6.5.1

Oct 24, 2019

Thank you for your continued support! This minor update addresses several user interface issues on iOS 13.

6.5.0

Jul 15, 2019

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing with a new in-app purchase that allows you to follow the Apollo 11 crew on their historic mission! Explore all Apollo Space Missions (from Apollo 8 to Apollo 17) and place yourself at the exact spot along the lunar trajectories of the Apollo spacecraft, during the most memorable and historic moments of these flights.

Features:

+ Travel along on the Apollo Space Missions, including Apollo 11 and the first lunar landing
+ Includes nine missions flown by the Apollo astronauts during the 1960's and 1970's
+ View the Earth and Moon as it appeared to the crew. Land on the Moon, then blast back into lunar orbit!
+ Links to key moments of the Apollo 11 Lunar Program
+ Moon inbound and outbound trajectories for Apollo 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17
+ Accurate 3-D models of the Apollo Spacecraft - including the Saturn V rocket, the Command Service Module and the Lunar Lander Module
+ Lunar Landing site Panorama for Apollo 11
+ The simulated trajectories have been made as accurate as possible, using actual data published by NASA.

6.3.1

Jan 30, 2019

Thank you for using SkySafari! This is a minor maintenance update to ensure our app continues to provide you with the best stargazing experience.

Minor Update:
+ Stability and performance improvements

6.3.0

Dec 13, 2018

Minor Update:
• Various modifications for compatibility with soon to be released Starry Night 8.
• Various stability and performance improvements.

6.2.1

Oct 12, 2018

Minor Update:

+ Improved accuracy of planetary position predictions.
+ Improved memory usage.
+ Improvements to syncing data with LiveSky server.
+ Fixed bug where the AR button was shown on top of the "Current List" button when it was visible.
+ Fixed bug where you could get stuck in Stereographic projection after using AR mode.

What's New in 6.2.0

SkySafari can now show you an Augmented Reality (AR) view of the sky! AR blends a simulated sky chart of your sky with a real view of your surroundings, captured from your device's camera. AR mode makes it even easier to find your favorite planets, stars, and constellations.
Requirements:
+ iOS 10

Some pointers on using AR mode in SkySafari:

To use AR in SkySafari, first activate the compass by either tapping the icon in the toolbar or simply tilting your device up to the sky. A small AR icon appears above the toolbar, near the bottom of the screen. Tap the AR icon to turn on your device's camera. If this is the first time you've used AR, your device will ask for your permission to use the camera. To turn off AR mode, tap the AR icon again. When AR is active, the toolbar and on-screen buttons will be hidden.

During daylight hours, point your device's camera at an area of clear blue sky. SkySafari will fill that area with a star chart. At night, point your camera at a black sky area. SkySafari will attempt to draw the star chart only over the sky area, and not walls, buildings, trees, etc.

You can increase or decrease the amount of sky chart blending with the camera's video image by swiping up or down. At maximum blending, the star chart is drawn everywhere above the horizon, not just in clear sky areas.

You may find that the simulated objects in the sky chart don't quite line up correctly with the real objects shown by the camera. This is due to the inaccuracy inherent in your device's digital compass. To fix this problem, swipe the chart left-to-right. This way, you can align objects drawn in the chart with their images shown by the camera. The Moon is a great object to align on. The planets and brightest stars should also be visible in the camera and can be used for AR alignment.

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