Bright Comets

Bright Comets

Easily find comets in the sky

150 ratings
57 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 15, 2020
  • November 21, 2024

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Discover visible comets in the night sky with this astronomy tool. Simply point your device upwards, and a red marker will guide you to the comet's location using real-time data.

Locate visible comets
Real-time sky pointing
Red target marker guidance
Uses device location
NASA JPL ephemerides data
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What's New in Bright Comets

9.6

November 21, 2024

This update makes sure that the comet database is always up-to-date. Previously, the app might have used a cached version in some cases.

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User reviews

Best comet app!

Love the graphics and the fact that the app is always up to date! Oh, and it’s totally free!!

Great app

I just wish it showed a trajectory so I could get an idea of when the comet will be visible for me.

Thank you for making this app available

I am looking forward to searching for the comet in the sky with my 2 sons. This will make it much easier.

Just what I needed!

Had completely failed to find the comet (even with good binoculars) as it was so faint by the time we had good enough weather for it to be worth looking for it … but between this app and taking long exposure photos on my camera I was able to find it!

Thanks for making this useful app!

Perfect!

Just what I needed! I was trying to figure out what this green “star” was over the roof of the neighbors house was as it wasn’t really moving it’s position. (These are new homes and the view it from the commode in the early hours.) I though I was maybe hallucinating from COVID, but I was pleasantly surprised to learn that it was a comet!! This app helped me confirm EXACTLY which one it is. Thank you!!
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FAQ

What does the Bright Comets app do?

This app helps you find bright comets visible in the night sky. It uses your device's location and up-to-date astronomical data to calculate comet positions. By pointing your device at the sky, a red marker will indicate where the comet is located.

How does the app find comets?

The app utilizes your device's location and precise ephemerides data from NASA JPL's Horizons database. This information allows it to accurately calculate the current position of visible comets in the sky.

Is Bright Comets free to use?

The application is free to download and use. However, it does offer in-app purchases for additional features or content.

What devices is Bright Comets compatible with?

The app is designed for mobile devices that can utilize location services and have a compass or gyroscope for sky pointing. Specific compatibility details would typically be found on the app store listing.

Who would benefit from using this app?

This app is ideal for amateur astronomers, hobbyist stargazers, and anyone with an interest in observing celestial events like comets. It simplifies the process of locating these often elusive objects.