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Confusing Versions
I purchased what I think (?) was Sky Safari 7 a few years ago for around $6 (I don’t remember the exact amount). Now I’m noticing that the app is called Sky Safari Eclipse 2024. The help screens still refer to it as Sky Safari 7 though. What’s more confusing is that the help screens refer to “Plus” and “Pro” versions being available, but other screens offer access to a “Premium” version. So at this point I’m confused about (a) what version I have, (b) what version I would want, and (c) what version(s) are available. All this up-selling gets a little annoying after a while. Otherwise it’s a very good app.Show lessNine-hole Shooter
I TRULY love and appreciate this app, but…
- for many of those astronomy fans + serious observers out there, literally 😉. Could y’all pls finally remove all other unlock features and make this whole app open source. That’ll be really great for the long run and countless more people will certainly acknowledge it given more time and effort.
- thank you, RaduShow lessRadu_74656
No “advanced search”, false advertising
I bought this basic version of the app because I read online that SkySafari can search by multiple details like object type, magnitude, ascension, declination, altitude, azimuth, distance, etc. The description of this app lists “Advanced Search - find objects using properties other than their name”.
But this is a lie, the only search option is to find by name. $3 spent one a lie. Their website (which seems to be out of date by a version or 4 depending on which page your on) says there’s an “advanced search” option under the text entry field on the search interface - only there isn’t.
So I then paid $30 for the Pro version, thinking “oh, the advanced search must be in the pro version”. Nope, exactly same search functionality.
They need to be more clear about NOT offering advanced search options in their apps and I need a refund.Show lessSean & Daddy
Like the app, but owe me the Pro version
I had the Pro version for years, but hadn’t use for awhile. When I opened the app it kept crashing. I tried everything that I found online to fix it with no success. I repurchased the basic app and hoped since I was already registered it would automatically update with Pro. Nope. I’m out my original $70+ and the $2.99 for the basic version.Show lessRW&ORR
App interface issue
I’m trying to go back in time BC but this app return at the actual date with the most little mistake loosing al the time that you spend for looking back 6000 bc or more. There is no way to set a fast looking time. If you lock your date at the year 0 it return again to the actual date. Do not spend the extra money for this because it’s a faulty feature. I really want my money backShow lessRomano100
Sky Safari is a great app. One issue though.
In the redesigned Sky Safari 7 is there a way to hide the toolbar? Every version before this allowed us to hide the toolbar and see the sky map without it. Thank you.joma16
Best sky software hands down!
I love this app so much and use it almost every day for transit information! The ability to look so far into the past & also into the future is amazing! Highly recommend this app!Astro Professional
Professional Sky-viewing tool
Several astronomy professionals including me use this app to search for night sky objects at a major observatory.NYisHard
Great app, but some improvements are needed
After doing some research on astronomy apps, I read that SkySafari was the best. I don’t usually purchase apps, but I decided to give it a try. Overall it’s an excellent app. I only have a few problems with it. Although it’s highly configurable, it only supports notifications for ALL planet risings (and “bright satellites and flares”), rather than letting you choose the planets you care about. (I don’t care much about Pluto rising.) Also, the app offers a “Do not disturb between” option for the notifications which allows you to enter a From and To time, but when I enter times and exit the settings and then return, the times are not saved. Maybe that’s a bug, or maybe I’m doing something wrong. I’d also like to see an option to display RA/DEC coordinates on the main screen. Unless I missed it, it appears to only support the display of AZ coordinates there. I use another astronomy app that provides a TelRad bullseye at the center of the screen, with associated coordinates (either RA/DEC or AZ). I know SkySafari provides all that information, but it seems that other apps do it slightly better. Overall, I still think SkySafari is a great app. (I’m not an experienced astronomer, so this is a beginner’s opinion.)Show lessMakes stargazing fun and easier!
With my 9.25 Evo this program helps me explore the night sky and take so much of the guess work out of it.Mwr1959
