bicparker
Pooh-Bah
Reged: 02/07/05
Posts: 1434
Loc: Plano, TX
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Richard,
I did notice that some apps were offering "lite" versions for free and the feature laden ones for whatever retail price. Is that possible for your group?
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Bic Parker
17.5" f/5 dob
10" f/10 SCT
5" f/8 refractor
80mm f/6 refractor
66mm f/6 refractor
Plus a few others out of the rotation
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ranger
super member
Reged: 04/30/08
Posts: 153
Loc: Chicago
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I have been using Starmap on my iPhone and I really like it.
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Richard at GSW
Vendor - GoSoftWorks
Reged: 07/15/08
Posts: 4
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Bic,
Yes we are aware of lite versions and it is something worth considering. However for a lite version to still be a good useful app we would need to keep most of the capabilities we currently have so we don't have any plans at the moment to create a lite version. Right now our priority is improving GoSkyWatch for those who have already purchased it or considering purchasing it.
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Richard,
I did notice that some apps were offering "lite" versions for free and the feature laden ones for whatever retail price. Is that possible for your group?
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kurat
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Reged: 05/07/08
Posts: 52
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GoSkyWatch 1.1 on a 8 gig iPod Touch still has issues, random lock ups and in settings, trying to turn things on and off ends up crashing my iPod running v2.01
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bsim
professor emeritus
Reged: 01/04/08
Posts: 679
Loc: New York City
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I'd love to see Pocket Stars on the iPhone. I contacted them and the official statement was nothing was decided.
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Teeter's 10" F/6 Truss Dob / Sky Commander DSC / Round Table Platform
Celestron C80ED / MoonLite CF Tri-Knob
William Optics ZS66, Orion XT8i, Orion XT4.5
Garrett Signature 15x70, Canon 10x30 IS, Constellation View 2.3x40 Bino
Astro-Tech Voyager, Bogen 3011 & 3036, UA MicroStar Deluxe
Howie Glatter Laser & tuBlug
13 & 8 Ethos, 35 & 24 Panoptic, Nagler 3-6 Zoom, TV 8-24 Zoom
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Richard at GSW
Vendor - GoSoftWorks
Reged: 07/15/08
Posts: 4
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We found for some people there wasn't enough working memory left to run GoSkyWatch properly. We've just released version 2.0 where we reduced and optimized memory use to help with stability.
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GoSkyWatch 1.1 on a 8 gig iPod Touch still has issues, random lock ups and in settings, trying to turn things on and off ends up crashing my iPod running v2.01
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Paul_R
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 04/05/05
Posts: 1648
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BUMP!
Anyone using recent updates to any of these programs? Or has other observations about them?
I read where StarMap has revamped its graphic display process and relies on the GL engine or whatever and is now zippy!
Anyone know if any of the classic Palm apps are coming to the iPhone/iPod Touch world?
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Matthew E
scholastic sledgehammer
Reged: 01/24/04
Posts: 925
Loc: Whitby, Ontario, Canada
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i came on here asking the same thing.
StarMap is also producing a StarMap Pro version that will be interesting as well.
http://www.star-map.fr/proVersion.html?index=3
I see that StarryNight has a webapp version, but it definately doesnt look as good as any native ipod touch \iphone apps out there.
http://www.space.com/snserver/iphone/
So far i am thinking iAstronomica and StarMap PRO are my favorites to be purchased.
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NexStar 114GT
NewStar 10” Dob with Moonlite CR-1
Short Tube 80mm
6mm Radian
14mm Radian
Celestron Ultima Barlow
Celestron NexImage - on order.
Durham Region Astronomical Association
Royal Astronomical Society of Canada - Toronto
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Emanuele
Good Boy wants Cake
Reged: 11/19/03
Posts: 3948
Loc: Miami, Florida
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guys,
Check out Distant Suns!
I used to have it on the Amiga, long time ago!
I just purchased it and it is great!! Love it!
Incredibly simple and yet it has all it's needed!
E.
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Paul_R
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 04/05/05
Posts: 1648
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Are you saying that Distant Suns has come to the iPod Touch?
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Matthew E
scholastic sledgehammer
Reged: 01/24/04
Posts: 925
Loc: Whitby, Ontario, Canada
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indeed, it can be found here, it will be interesting to hear how this stacks up vs. Star Map
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=294198915&mt=8
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NexStar 114GT
NewStar 10” Dob with Moonlite CR-1
Short Tube 80mm
6mm Radian
14mm Radian
Celestron Ultima Barlow
Celestron NexImage - on order.
Durham Region Astronomical Association
Royal Astronomical Society of Canada - Toronto
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LcJ
super member
Reged: 01/18/08
Posts: 103
Loc: Acadia Parish, Louisiana
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Well, after lucking up and getting an iPone (the wife wanted one - 3G 16 Gig- so I needed to get one also to help with technical questions) and on 10/28/2008 I bought (downloaded) Starmap and GoSkyWatch. They both work fine, only a couple of restarts ... probably playing too much and overloading the phone, but they do what they should. On Nov 2, I downloaded Distant Suns. It is nice, but to me Starmap is the one if you only get one. Also iEphemeris is a nice little freebee to keep up with the moon. All of the first three are fast (once loaded) and are easy to use and locate what you want. I like the information more in Starmap, The description of objects in Distant Suns is good. Pay your nickel, take your choice. Another program I loaded was the iAPODViewer. Really nice. Can save the pictures easily. The only feature I wish it had was an easier way to search by date when looking back through all the pictures of the day. When searching for specific objects is it really good and the information about the pictures is complet.
Good Luck. I like having the info in my pocket.
Good Luck,
Lyle
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Matthew E
scholastic sledgehammer
Reged: 01/24/04
Posts: 925
Loc: Whitby, Ontario, Canada
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Thanks for your review!
I also enjoy iEphemeris.
However a similar but not free app Phases looks like it is going to be good, since it's the same company that creates the iStats apps for the mac osx.
Star Map seems to be the winner right now, however there is a Star Map PRO due next year, so i dont know if i should sit and wait to purchase the PRO version or not, since the author has already stated there is no upgrade path from Star Map to Star Map PRO.
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NexStar 114GT
NewStar 10” Dob with Moonlite CR-1
Short Tube 80mm
6mm Radian
14mm Radian
Celestron Ultima Barlow
Celestron NexImage - on order.
Durham Region Astronomical Association
Royal Astronomical Society of Canada - Toronto
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LcJ
super member
Reged: 01/18/08
Posts: 103
Loc: Acadia Parish, Louisiana
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I do prefer Starmap at this time and I also thought about waiting for the Pro, but honestly, for $12, I think it is a very worthwhile purchase and I doubt if I will ever need the Pro. I find that GoSkyWatch and Distant Suns are lacking compared to Starmap. Each has its place and is a nice tool and if I only had any one of the three, I would be better off than with none, but for me Starmap would be the one I would keep. I was concerned after reading through the reviews here and online, but the newest update seemed to correct the mentioned limitations. Now between the new toys and just getting my SkyPointer installed, I have had a ball the past two (cool) nights.
A laser pointer finder sure beats my telrad which is now no longer on the scope. Good luck in your decision and if you wait on the Pro be sure and post your experience.
Peace,
Lyle
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