bherv
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Loc: WMass
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I am looking for opinions on best astro apps for i-phone
Barry
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psonice
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Reged: 07/24/09
Posts: 159
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I use starmap pro. It's excellent, with tons of features. Only downside I'd say is that it's a bit more 'professional' than some of the others - i.e. "better" perhaps, but also "harder to learn" possibly. There's so many features that it takes a while to learn your way round. Then again, I doubt I'll find something missing any time soon 
I also use 'planets', which is free and very basic. It's good though - you can quickly see which planets are visible.
There's the NASA app too, looks good but I've not really used it yet.
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amys
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Loc: Groton, CT
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I like Sky Gazer.
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Amy
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bherv
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Loc: WMass
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I have the Planets App, the Distant Suns App and a couple of other free apps.I will probably purchase a couple of better ones.
Barry
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ebusinesstutor
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Posts: 460
Loc: Nanaimo, BC, Canada
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I use Star Map Pro, Moon Atlas, Moon Phase and the Clear Sky Chart on my iPhone.
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Garland Coulson
Orion XT8i Dob & Celestron 80 ED on a Vixen Porta Mount Mini
Baader Hyperion 8-24mm Click Zoom & Siebert Observatory 36mm
Siebert Black Knight Binoviewers
SkyWatcher Observing Chair
Celestron Skymaster 15x70mm binos
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Dave G
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Reged: 09/02/09
Posts: 12
Loc: Lynnwood, Washington
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I use Planets and Distant Suns Lite. Here's a link to a review of various astro apps for iPhone: http://physics.weber.edu/schroeder/iPhoneStarApps/default.html
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bicparker
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Don't forget SkyVoyager from Carina Software! A CN'er helped write this one.
I I have Star Map Pro, also, but I find myself using SkyVoyager more often because the interface is much easier to navigate and the screens are a bit more readable. Star Map Pro organizes their functions into these icon menu groups which gets a little jenky when you are switching functions between groups.
SkyVoyager also has some excellent object descriptions and cross-referenced catalog information included with their database.
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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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Dave G
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Reged: 09/02/09
Posts: 12
Loc: Lynnwood, Washington
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Just a heads up for anyone looking for a good moon app...
Moon Globe (normally $1.99) is FREE for the month of November.
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psonice
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Reged: 07/24/09
Posts: 159
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Thanks! Moon globe is really good - everything you need for astronomy use, plus plenty more
All that for free is superb. I've given it 5* straight away.
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antimorris
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Reged: 08/16/09
Posts: 245
Loc: San Antonio-ish, TX
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StarMap Pro is great! I use it every night when I'm out with the scope
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CPC 800 XLT w/FeatherTouch micro-focuser
Orion EON 80ED
unmodded Nikon D40
Meade DSI II Pro with ATIK Filter Wheel & Outback Razorback Cooler
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My Astro Blog
"sic itur ad astra"
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Mickey
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Reged: 09/18/09
Posts: 19
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+1 on SkyVoyager!
I've been using it for about three months now and really dig it.
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Don't forget SkyVoyager from Carina Software! A CN'er helped write this one.
I I have Star Map Pro, also, but I find myself using SkyVoyager more often because the interface is much easier to navigate and the screens are a bit more readable. Star Map Pro organizes their functions into these icon menu groups which gets a little jenky when you are switching functions between groups.
SkyVoyager also has some excellent object descriptions and cross-referenced catalog information included with their database.
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Dave G
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Reged: 09/02/09
Posts: 12
Loc: Lynnwood, Washington
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FYI...
Star Walk (normally $4.99) is on sale now through November 6th for $0.99 in celebration of its 1 year aniversary.
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