I'll stick to paper thanks.
Constellation boundaries make the overview cluttered and difficult to read. No ecliptic is a major omission I think. Zoom feature is nice, but if a closer view is needed, apps such as Star Walk are far superior. Good value for a few pennies, but not enough here to persuade me to give up my paper planisphere.
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Just needs one fix
Downloaded this app for my astronomy lab. Cool app, everything is really clear, but the GPS function does not work. My phone's GPS is completely functional when I use maps, compass, etc., but not when I use this app. I'll point it clearly at one constellation and it will give me a completely different one. No complaints about anything else in the app. If this one fix is made, it'll be perfect.
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This is great fun!
I play around with this with my grand kids. It teaches them while having fun. Great app
Great app!
This is a great app to play around with! Works great! I just wish I could choose a specific date to view directly instead of going hour by hour into the future or past. Other than that minor issue, I love it!
Good Concept but needs much improvement
The idea is great but the calibration is inaccurate and there is no option to recalibrate at will. If calibration issues are fixed I would highly recommend this to friends. I hope to see some updates.
Worth it
Totally awesome :D nice features
It works
It's works, not a super awesome app, but for 99cents it's good. If you have an astronomy class it comes in handy or if you just like to know what's above you.
Needs work
The compass function displays incorrectly
Easy to use, but. . .
I found the Planisphere one of the easiest to use to navigate the night sky.
My only problem with it was the ability to read the names of stars/ features in night mode; the colour, plus the fact that no matter how far you zoom in, the words stay the same size( small).
My only problem with it was the ability to read the names of stars/ features in night mode; the colour, plus the fact that no matter how far you zoom in, the words stay the same size( small).
Works but ...
I just hate planispheres that you have to hold over your head. I want a map view, i.e. projected on the ground, not on the sky. I was hoping this app would give me the option of having it either way. Compass only works sometimes on my iPad 2.
