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JupiterMoons

JupiterMoons

by Guidebook Inc

10 ratings
27 reviews
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Archived App (Last seen on 21 Jan 2025)

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • November 15, 2012
  • May 9, 2016

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Explore Jupiter's largest moons and track the Great Red Spot with this astronomy guide. Visualize moon orbits, time celestial events, and learn detailed facts about Jupiter and its moons.

✓Locate Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto
✓Time Great Red Spot transits
✓Visualize moon orbits to scale
✓Step through time controls
✓Customize telescope view
✓View events calendar
✓Learn about Jupiter and moons
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What's New in JupiterMoons

1.1

May 9, 2016

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. - Update to Great Red Spot longitude calculation - Minor bug fix in the "What's happening with Jupiter” events list - Removed cross hairs around Jupiter - Updated general design

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User reviews

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Needs an update badly

Sure would be nice if they updated this and the Saturn moons apps. In particular, they need to allow greater zoom range to fit all the moons on the screen when they are far from the planet, and the Great Red Spot on Jupiter has drifted enough that the app no longer is helpful for finding out when it will be visible.
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spleenb0tspleenb0t

GRS transit timings way off

The longitude of the Great Red Spot drifts continually and the app should be updated more frequently so that GRS transit timings are more accurate. Currently they are about 50 minutes too early.
howlingdavehowlingdave

Great for an astrophotographer

When the sky is clear I shoot photos of Jupiter, but have no idea which moon is where. This app helps me figure it out. It also helps me plan ahead to see if I can capture the great red Spot that night. Highly recommended for anyone who does planetary photography.
Frank~76Frank~76

No shadows displayed for Callisto, Europa and Ganymede’s transits

Good app, but only Io’s shadow si displayed on the simulated view.
No_Pseudo_Thank_YouNo_Pseudo_Thank_You

Perfect for anyone interested in Jupiter!

This app was incredibly useful to see the moons of Jupiter during the opposition - where Jupiter is brightest - in August 2021!
TrainedGeckoTrainedGecko
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FAQ

What does JupiterMoons do?

JupiterMoons is an astronomy application designed to help users observe Jupiter and its four largest moons: Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto. It allows you to locate these moons at specific dates and times, track transits of the Great Red Spot, and visualize the moons' orbits to scale.

What are the key features of JupiterMoons?

Key features include the ability to locate and label Jupiter's Galilean moons, accurately time Great Red Spot crossings and moon transits/eclipses, and use time controls to step through seconds, hours, days, or years. Users can also customize their view to match their telescope and access an events calendar with detailed descriptions and images of Jupiter and its moons.

How much does JupiterMoons cost?

Based on the provided information, JupiterMoons is a paid application. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model for full access to its features.

What are the common use cases for JupiterMoons?

This app is ideal for amateur astronomers who want to plan their Jupiter observations, identify its moons, and time significant events like Great Red Spot transits or moon eclipses. It also serves as an educational tool for learning about Jupiter and its fascinating moons with detailed descriptions and images.

What are the compatibility requirements for JupiterMoons?

The application is designed to work in landscape orientation only to provide the best viewing experience for Jupiter, the Great Red Spot, and the Galilean satellites. Specific operating system or device requirements are not detailed in the provided description.