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About What's Up?
If you need a quick way to determine if you should bother setting up your telescope, or just want to know if that bright 'star' is actually planet, this is an app you'll find very useful.
What's Up? displays the locations of the Sun, Moon and planets on a simple grid display representing the sky. There is no augmented reality, no motion tracking: just take a peek at the display and know what's up.
(For a complete 3D rendered augmented reality and motion tracking solution, please try the award-winning companion app 'Pocket Universe').
Slide the time-bar forwards or backwards to see if your favorite planet is going to appear soon, and from which direction.
If you already own Pocket Universe, this app is similar to the "Currently Visible" display mode, but - dare I say it - a little prettier, and quicker to use.
Features
* Displays the location in the sky of the Sun, Moon, Planets and Pluto.
* Tell at a glance which objects are good for observation.
* Moon phases are displayed.
* Link to Wikipedia Page for more in-depth information.
* Southern Hemisphere supported.
* Network support only required for Wikipedia access.
Please note: Localizations are limited to Planet names.
What's Up? displays the locations of the Sun, Moon and planets on a simple grid display representing the sky. There is no augmented reality, no motion tracking: just take a peek at the display and know what's up.
(For a complete 3D rendered augmented reality and motion tracking solution, please try the award-winning companion app 'Pocket Universe').
Slide the time-bar forwards or backwards to see if your favorite planet is going to appear soon, and from which direction.
If you already own Pocket Universe, this app is similar to the "Currently Visible" display mode, but - dare I say it - a little prettier, and quicker to use.
Features
* Displays the location in the sky of the Sun, Moon, Planets and Pluto.
* Tell at a glance which objects are good for observation.
* Moon phases are displayed.
* Link to Wikipedia Page for more in-depth information.
* Southern Hemisphere supported.
* Network support only required for Wikipedia access.
Please note: Localizations are limited to Planet names.
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What's New in the Latest Version 3.10
Last updated on Mar 28, 2024
Old Versions
Following a user request (thank you!), some bright stars are now - optionally - displayed.
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Version History
3.10
Mar 28, 2024
Following a user request (thank you!), some bright stars are now - optionally - displayed.
3.9
Mar 15, 2024
Support for landscape and portrait modes when using on iPad
3.8
Nov 30, 2023
This is a minor update that better supports different screen sizes.
3.7
Nov 12, 2023
This update does not add any new features: I've just blown the dust off it, so I can start working on it again. Oh, but there is a new icon :-)
3.6
Dec 3, 2018
Happy holidays! The elves took a break from making toys to create a new version of What's Up?, and they:
* Brought back the old icon
* Fixed the watch app
* Tweaked and fixed bugs
Enjoy!
* Brought back the old icon
* Fixed the watch app
* Tweaked and fixed bugs
Enjoy!
3.5
Jan 8, 2018
Thank for using What's Up!
This version fixes some bugs, but also:
* Is updated to support the latest iOS version and devices.
* Adds transit times and some tweaked graphics.
* Includes a completely rewritten Watch App with new features including Up/Down view and astronomical time.
I hope you enjoy it!
This version fixes some bugs, but also:
* Is updated to support the latest iOS version and devices.
* Adds transit times and some tweaked graphics.
* Includes a completely rewritten Watch App with new features including Up/Down view and astronomical time.
I hope you enjoy it!
3.2
Oct 10, 2015
This update fixes a few bugs, and improves the Watch features.
Specifically:
* Fixed the bug with 'realistic' preference not being saved properly.
* Fixed bug with Watch app not refreshing its view.
* Added a Glance view to the Watch app.
* Added time, location, and LST to the Watch app.
Many thanks to the Beta Testers (including WQ, PO, and BQ) for trying out the app. Your help is much appreciated!
Please do get in touch if you want to beta test the inevitable next version, or if you have feature suggestions.
-john
Specifically:
* Fixed the bug with 'realistic' preference not being saved properly.
* Fixed bug with Watch app not refreshing its view.
* Added a Glance view to the Watch app.
* Added time, location, and LST to the Watch app.
Many thanks to the Beta Testers (including WQ, PO, and BQ) for trying out the app. Your help is much appreciated!
Please do get in touch if you want to beta test the inevitable next version, or if you have feature suggestions.
-john
3.1
Oct 6, 2015
NEW! Support for iOS 9, including Force Touch and Spotlight searches.
NEW! Rewritten Watch component, for WatchOS2
NEW! Optionally view planets as more realistic points of light
Other bugs fixed, and performance improved.
NEW! Rewritten Watch component, for WatchOS2
NEW! Optionally view planets as more realistic points of light
Other bugs fixed, and performance improved.
3.0
Jun 10, 2015
Support for Watch App and Glance views.
Improved labelling in the Orrery view.
Better geolocation support.
Improved labelling in the Orrery view.
Better geolocation support.
2.5
Mar 10, 2015
Fixed issue with am/pm being displayed incorrectly from 12 noon to 1pm
Improved menu animation
Improved button sensitivity
Improved southern sky on launch issue
Improved menu animation
Improved button sensitivity
Improved southern sky on launch issue
2.4
Feb 11, 2015
Note: This is a major update, and it now requires iOS 8.1. If you are using an older device which cannot run 8.1, you will not be able to update.
What's New
* Rewritten to provide support new devices, including iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.
* New, attractive visual theme and improved user interface.
* New 3D Orrery view for a better understanding as to why the planets look the way they do.
* Drag the time-strip with two fingers to skip by a day at a time. Watch the planets dance!
What's New
* Rewritten to provide support new devices, including iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.
* New, attractive visual theme and improved user interface.
* New 3D Orrery view for a better understanding as to why the planets look the way they do.
* Drag the time-strip with two fingers to skip by a day at a time. Watch the planets dance!
2.3
Sep 17, 2012
* Support for the latest devices including iPhone 5
* Fixed location detection bug
* Improved planet position accuracy
* Added direct link to "Monthly Sky News" page.
* Fixed location detection bug
* Improved planet position accuracy
* Added direct link to "Monthly Sky News" page.
2.2
Jun 10, 2012
Hi! Hope you are enjoying this app!
This version:
* Fixes compass indicator issue on iPad
* Adds more information on Solar System objects
Don't forget to read the "Help" page for more hints and tips.
This version:
* Fixes compass indicator issue on iPad
* Adds more information on Solar System objects
Don't forget to read the "Help" page for more hints and tips.
2.1
May 30, 2012
New! Gestures: double-tap to go back to current time, swipe down to clear information panel
New! Select to use a saved location, or have the app find you at launch
New! If you return to the app, it will restart at the current time.
New! Select to use a saved location, or have the app find you at launch
New! If you return to the app, it will restart at the current time.
2.0
Apr 15, 2012
Re-written from scratch
New simpler, darker appearance
Retina graphics support
Universal app (runs natively on iPad too)
More accurate planet position, rise and set times
Lunar zenith angle used to display Moon more accurately
24 hour clock used in animated time strip when appropriate
Discrete compass indicator to help you know which way you are facing
New simpler, darker appearance
Retina graphics support
Universal app (runs natively on iPad too)
More accurate planet position, rise and set times
Lunar zenith angle used to display Moon more accurately
24 hour clock used in animated time strip when appropriate
Discrete compass indicator to help you know which way you are facing
1.1
Oct 21, 2010
Corrected bug that displayed daylight sky at night
The time control will be updated if the app is left running
Corrected display of AM/PM or 24 Hour time
The time control will be updated if the app is left running
Corrected display of AM/PM or 24 Hour time
1.0
Sep 30, 2010
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Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of What's Up?.
iPhone
Requires iOS 12.1 or later.
iPad
Requires iPadOS 12.1 or later.
Apple Watch
Requires watchOS 4.3 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 12.1 or later.
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