How to contact???
1. In pro, large chart, zoomed map can’t be scrolled all the way to the bottom. Example: Orion map, zoomed all the way out, clips off Sirius & bottom axis.
2. Email button, under info, does not work.
3. In contact us form code image not loaded & reload does nothing.
2. Email button, under info, does not work.
3. In contact us form code image not loaded & reload does nothing.
Apple phone app doesn’t work
The app itself is handy. I sprung for the in- app purchase and like the more detailed star charts. When opened on the watch, no data is displayed
Double dips on the unlock feature
This app insists on you paying $1.99 for each iOS device that you want to see the large charts. This is the first time I’ve encountered this issue on any app. I reported this as well but the developer hasn’t responded. Please fix.
Sun Moon Data Incorrect
Sun Moon Data Incorrect - Data is incorrect as it does not acknowledge Standard time. Also, Civil Dusk precedes Astronomical Dusk.
Large maps terrible
I bought the upgrade version to get the larger charts for each constellation. Example: Virgo constellation on large chart is in the upper right corner of the large chart and parts of it are not viewable. There are other examples. I bought it because Wil Tirion is the cartographer but I’m disappointed with these charts as presented. The constellation chosen should be in the center of the large charts. Buyer beware. Sorry developer, nice idea but issues with this app. Maybe update the large charts to put the constellations in the center of the page.
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Response from developer
Hi Solar, that's weird. Have you tried re-installing the app? Does that fix the problem? If not please let me know at post@surfcheck.info, so I can fix it in the next update.
Love the app hate the review pop up!
App is great but EVERY time I select a new constellation it asks me to provide a review. I already reviewed the app but it continues to ask!
Great charts but did not get pro upgrade when purchased
I purchased the pro version add on for my iPad but the iphone version on my iPhone did not get the add on. I guess you have to buy it twice.
I have the XR iPhone. Can I get pro for free since I I bought for iPad?
The charts are excellent because Wil Tirion is the chartist. Wish I could print the charts as needed for current studies and observations in field.
I have the XR iPhone. Can I get pro for free since I I bought for iPad?
The charts are excellent because Wil Tirion is the chartist. Wish I could print the charts as needed for current studies and observations in field.
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Actually
Update in response to developer:
Fair enough. Worthless was needlessly unkind. I apologize, I’m sure you’re working hard on the app. I would find the app useful if I could see the coordinates of objects and if the app allowed me to zoom to just a section of a chart (again while showing coordinates). I’d really love that. I don’t always want the extras of an app like sky safari. Something like this app, nice and streamlined but with the additional features above (and below) would be great.
Original review:
The free version is worthless. Given that the app hasn’t been updated in a very long time (it doesn’t fill the screen on my iPhone X), I’m hesitant to try the “pro” version. The free version gives you a static image of each map. It would be useful if you could zoom and identify the coordinates of objects. But you can’t. You can sort of eyeball coordinates but that’s not the best way to know where to point your scope. (Mine is an old school refractor, no go to mount, just setting circles so don’t go throwing your shade my way about not knowing about astronomy). This is at best a one star app. Two stars in the hope that the pro version is actually useful.
Fair enough. Worthless was needlessly unkind. I apologize, I’m sure you’re working hard on the app. I would find the app useful if I could see the coordinates of objects and if the app allowed me to zoom to just a section of a chart (again while showing coordinates). I’d really love that. I don’t always want the extras of an app like sky safari. Something like this app, nice and streamlined but with the additional features above (and below) would be great.
Original review:
The free version is worthless. Given that the app hasn’t been updated in a very long time (it doesn’t fill the screen on my iPhone X), I’m hesitant to try the “pro” version. The free version gives you a static image of each map. It would be useful if you could zoom and identify the coordinates of objects. But you can’t. You can sort of eyeball coordinates but that’s not the best way to know where to point your scope. (Mine is an old school refractor, no go to mount, just setting circles so don’t go throwing your shade my way about not knowing about astronomy). This is at best a one star app. Two stars in the hope that the pro version is actually useful.
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Response from developer
Hi da-wdc, *worthless* is a bit brash, don't you think? There's a lot effort invested into building this app and making it correct. It's meant to be a modern version of a celestial pocket book, like Burnham's or Norton's, but in this case in an app. I hope that clears it up a bit. And at least the new update makes the app fill you entire iPhone X screen, in all it's beauty :)
Good entry-level guide
This is a nice entry level atlas for amateur astronomers using binoculars and small scopes. Keep up the good work. Some corrections needed, but generally a worthwhile app.
Great for amateur astronomers
Has a nice basic information base for amateur astronomers and astrophotographers.
Does not do what it’s supposed to
There’s no information about constellations or objects. There’s no settings or menu. There’s no option to make a list of objects. Basically it’s just an image of the constellations from sky atlas. Pretty useless without the functions it claims to have.
Response from developer
Hi kanbili, you might want to rotate your iPad to landscape. Just try it, a world of new wonders will open itself to you :)
Good but...
I have this app installed on my iPad and my iPhone under the same account. I liked it enough to purchase the upgrade, which I did on my iPad, but was very disappointed when I went to upgrade on my iPhone as well, only to be asked to pay the £1.99 again! I tried to restore and that didn’t work, I refuse to pay for the same app twice. Also, in the events section it says that the next event is in August 2015, yet it is now April 2018! Disappointing because I thought it was a good app.
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Ludo
Super gemakkelijk te gebruiken in het donker.Alle gegevens bij de hand,dus ideaal bij het waarnemen.
Ad astra
Bien
Mooi hulpmiddel
Mooi hulpmiddel om 's nachts bij je telescoop te hebben. Best vooraf voorbereiden op een echte sterrenkaart en nadien je weg zoeken met deze app. Handig is de nachtmodus. Zo word je niet verblind door wit licht.
For the erudite astronomer
Not what one would call eye candy, but a great source of hard data mapping out the universe.
Great app!
Great app if you want to learn the night sky. Better than any book atlas I own.
Old school
Reminds me of my old Norton Star atlas, great observing notes and observation list. If you want a good guide to the night sky this is what you want.
Regular
No spanish
