AstroAid

AstroAid

by iLanga, Inc.

44 ratings
44 reviews
$2.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 14, 2012
  • January 16, 2018

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Visualize what you'll see through your telescope with different eyepieces and optical aids. Plan your astrophotography by pairing cameras with telescopes to see what fits in the frame. Includes astronomical catalogs and equipment lists.

Telescope/eyepiece/imager field of view simulation
Magnification and visual magnitude limit calculation
Built-in astronomical object catalogs (Messier, NGC, IC)
Searchable object catalogs with downloadable images
Extensive equipment lists with custom entry support
iCloud synchronization for custom equipment
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What's New in AstroAid

3.5.1

January 16, 2018

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. - minor bug fixes for iOS 10 users

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User reviews

Does not even open!

App doesn’t open at all. Was very excited to ise this but not good

Needs updating

This could be a perfect app for planning astrophotography, but the images it uses are far too small to be of much help with any low magnification telescope setup. Full frame image circle scopes like the Takahashi FSQ, or a William Optics Red Cat 51 are woefully under supported in terms of showing you what the image would look like with a full frame sensor. Also, the list of available imaging sensors is extremely out of date, with all of the latest Canon and ZWO sensors missing. Sure, you can manually add your own sensor data, but it would be good to have an updated list in the app. On the plus side, the summary for each set-up in terms of resolution limits is very useful for determining whether a given target can be successfully imaged under any given set of seeing conditions.
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Very good but needs updating

So easy and quick to use but needs equipment updating. Most of cameras and scopes are not in the database.

really needs updating

AstroAid does not open in ios 14.2.

Unusable

In iOS 14.2 the app crashes on opening.

FAQ

What does AstroAid do?

AstroAid helps amateur astronomers visualize their view through a telescope with specific eyepieces and optical aids. It also allows users to determine what a camera or imager will capture when paired with a telescope, aiding in astrophotography planning.

What are the key features of AstroAid?

Key features include simulating the field of view for telescope and eyepiece combinations, calculating parameters like magnification and visual magnitude limit, and providing access to searchable astronomical object catalogs with downloadable images. It also includes extensive equipment lists and allows for custom equipment entries.

Is AstroAid free to use?

Yes, AstroAid is a free application. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, meaning all features are accessible without any cost to the user.

What kind of equipment can I use with AstroAid?

The app includes lists of vendor-supplied telescopes, camera lenses, eyepieces, imagers, and optical aids. If your specific equipment is not listed, you can create custom entries for it, which can be shared across your devices via iCloud.

Who would benefit from using AstroAid?

AstroAid is designed for amateur astronomers and astrophotographers. It is particularly useful for those who want to plan their observing sessions, understand what they will see through their telescope, or precisely frame their shots for astrophotography.