# Messier Finder Charts

> Messier Finder Charts (iPhone/iPad app by David Lent.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/messier-finder-charts/id1663416474 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [David Lent](https://appshunter.io/developer/490531833)
- Category: Education, Navigation
- Price: $0.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.2 · 5 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2023-01-07
- Data updated: 2026-05-23
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/messier-finder-charts/id1663416474/reviews.md

## What is Messier Finder Charts?

These Messier finder charts contain maps for every Messier deep sky object.  It's user interface has intentionally been made as simple as possible so you can use this app in the freezing cold while using your telescope in total darkness.  The app uses only red on the map to preserve your night vision.  This is best used by holding the iPhone or iPad next to your Telrad reflex sight while viewing both the bulls eye in your Telrad and the bulls eye on the map to quickly find targets.


## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 2.0 — 2026-05-21

Rewritten in Swift so it will be compatible with upcoming IOS and iPadOS devices.  Added magnitude to picker list in portrait mode and magnitude and RA/DEC to picker list in landscape mode.  NGC-7009 (Saturn Nebula) was also added.

### 1.0 — 2023-01-07

No release notes.

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All apps by David Lent: https://appshunter.io/developer/490531833

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