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GoSkyWatch Planetarium iPad

GoSkyWatch Planetarium iPad

Go Explore the Night Sky

2.1K ratings
295 reviews
📚 Education
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Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 1, 2010
  • August 10, 2020

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Developer

GoSoftWorks Development Co.
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About

Point your device at the sky to identify stars, planets, constellations, and more. This app offers touch-free identification and accurate tracking, making it an excellent tool for exploring the night sky without needing to constantly interact with the screen.

✓Point-and-identify celestial objects
✓Touch-free identification
✓Accurate gyroscope calibration
✓Full 180-degree sky display
✓Object finder and guidance
✓Moon phase calendar
✓Constellation images and boundaries
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of GoSkyWatch Planetarium iPad. Based on 2.1K reviews and a 4.6/5 average, it highlights the 6 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Education app.

Positive things

  • 🌟Excellent app for stargazing and learning about the night sky
  • 🔭Accurate and detailed information on planets, stars, and constellations
  • 🌍Works well regardless of location
  • 🎨Beautiful and realistic graphics
  • 🤖Intuitive interface that utilizes iPad's sensors
  • 🏫Great educational tool for kids and adults

Negative things

  • 🔍Compass and calibration issues for some users
  • 📢Intrusive ads in free version
  • 🌃Night mode not effective due to bright ads
  • 🔍Inaccurate location and direction detection for some users
  • 🤖Occasionally buggy or unstable
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What's New in GoSkyWatch Planetarium iPad

9.4.0

August 10, 2020

- Added tap compass button to toggle motion control - Updated icons - Fix to manual location coordinate entry - iOS Updates

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User reviews

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BEST

I love it so much so cool
Dillinger180Dillinger180

Awesome

This is so clear and beautiful graphics . It’s really fun and great for learning . Thank you
JwipaduserJwipaduser

Disappointed

Paid for the lifetime premium version and it worked great for a few years. Then they tried to start charging me again. Quite unimpressed
gbed1gbed1

Accuracy!!!

Its not accurate!
Roy 970Roy 970

Monday June 3, 2024

Wanted to see the solar alignment of the planets this morning, but the heavy fog prevented it. So, I pulled out my I-Pad and opened this app.
Aimed the pad to the East and walla…there they were all lined up in the sky that I could not see due to the fog. I couldn’t even see the moon, but the app showed me where it was. Great app I’ve had for years and use whenever something unusual is occurring.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Compass not working correctly

Bug

App crashing or freezing

Bug

Incorrect object identification and positioning

Bug

Time and date settings not updating properly

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

Add support for more celestial objects (asteroids, comets, etc.)

Feature

Improve search and navigation functionality

Feature

Allow customization of displayed information and views

Feature

Integrate with telescope control and astrophotography apps

Feature

Provide more detailed information and educational content

Feature

FAQ

What does GoSkyWatch Planetarium do?

GoSkyWatch Planetarium allows you to identify and locate celestial objects like stars, planets, constellations, and galaxies simply by pointing your device at the sky. It acts as a personal telescope, making exploration of the night sky easy and intuitive.

What are the key features of this app?

Key features include touch-free identification, accurate gyroscope calibration, a full 180-degree sky display, an object finder to guide you, a moon phase calendar, and detailed information on constellations with images and boundaries.

How much does GoSkyWatch Planetarium cost?

The application is a paid app. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating a one-time purchase for full access to all features.

What devices is GoSkyWatch Planetarium compatible with?

The application is specifically designed for iPad, as indicated by its name 'GoSkyWatch Planetarium iPad'. It leverages the device's gyroscope for accurate positioning and identification.

How is this app different from other astronomy apps?

This app is designed for efficient outdoor use with features like touch-free identification, which is great for cold nights. It also doesn't require the device to be held level and offers unique target identification schemes for accuracy and speed.