Very, very nice app
Excellent efficient use of space and graphic presentation of information. I particularly like the local obstruction mapping. I was considering developing my own app, but this is better than I could have done.
Fantastique !
Outil indispensable pour planifier une soirée d’observation.
Mille mercis au développeur !!!
Mille mercis au développeur !!!
Absolutely Essential for Image Planning
I’ve used ObserverPro for years now to determine which imaging targets are feasible from my location and optimal imaging months for each one. Love it!
Great App
Thank you so much for fixing the sort functions.. This is absolutely my favorite planning app.
Looks good, but lost my observer list
I liked the look of this, and I was interested in the custom horizon capability, so I drew my boundary and made an observer list of things that would be visible tonight from my backyard. However, when I came back this evening to look, the observer list was gone. Losing data is hard to excuse (I’m a retired programmer). Additionally, I imagined there would be a way to export the list so that I could load it in Sky Safari and use it to drive my scope, but I don’t see that.
Kevin
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Crashing app
Updated to the recent release, but the app crashes every time I select any of the groupings (Galaxy, Planetary Nebulae, Galactic Nebulae, etc.) in the catalogs part of the program.
Search seems to have disappeared?
Currrent version seems to be missing search - one of the best features of a good app??
Use to be able to search for any object simply by entering numbers - even across the various catalogs.
Sure some of the filtering and sorting will get you there…but FAR less quickly and conveniently. Is search really gone for good?
Use to be able to search for any object simply by entering numbers - even across the various catalogs.
Sure some of the filtering and sorting will get you there…but FAR less quickly and conveniently. Is search really gone for good?
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Observer pro search
Search bar missing in new version 1.4 I am using iOS 17, could that be the problem?
Crashes since the last update
I loved this app but since the last update it continually crashes.
Indispensable. Saved me frustration and sleep.
I have a few locations that I scanned the horizon of, including my home balcony. This app saves me the guesswork of deciding to setup my equipment or just stay in bed so it’s definitely paid for itself in hours of sleep saved. The new interface is clean and crisp. I could only wish for one more thing which might be hard to implement: sun and moon tracking which would allow for planning solar/lunar timelapses. :-)
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Awesome observing app, easy to set horizons
This is the observing app I’ve been looking for. I am surrounded by woods, with only a few observing windows widely spaced around my property in various directions. I also have an observation site a couple blocks away on the edge of a lake. This app is perfect for comparing the different sites and deciding which is best, and how long I have on target for astrophotography. Also, the method for tracing the horizon at each site couldn’t be simpler. I only had to spend 15 minutes in freezing weather to measure the horizon at six sites around the yard.
This latest release is very welcome, fixing a bug with the onscreen keyboard. The iPad experience is still a little suboptimal, but that’s a minor quibble considering how useful this app is.
Edit- I increased the rating to 4 stars with this latest release (v.1.4). If a native iPad version is released, this would be a 5-star app.
One last note to those thinking about whether the app is worth $14- considering what you probably spent on your astronomy or astrophotography setup, this cost is a drop in the bucket and it will save you much time and irritation over using other apps that don’t really come close in functionality. However, the developer hasn’t updated this app in 3 years, and it has a bug, so don’t expect curb service for your $14.
This latest release is very welcome, fixing a bug with the onscreen keyboard. The iPad experience is still a little suboptimal, but that’s a minor quibble considering how useful this app is.
Edit- I increased the rating to 4 stars with this latest release (v.1.4). If a native iPad version is released, this would be a 5-star app.
One last note to those thinking about whether the app is worth $14- considering what you probably spent on your astronomy or astrophotography setup, this cost is a drop in the bucket and it will save you much time and irritation over using other apps that don’t really come close in functionality. However, the developer hasn’t updated this app in 3 years, and it has a bug, so don’t expect curb service for your $14.
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Just what I was looking for
I was looking for an app which could quickly and simply tell me what the best AP targets are at at the current time. This app is ideal as you can organise the lists by size, type, mag, altitude, etc and for each object there is a handy graphic which show at a glance the altitude and highlights the suitable targets in green. Also the catalog of targets is pretty comprehensive.
Could be cheaper, but worth the money. Great app.
Could be cheaper, but worth the money. Great app.
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Eigentlich eine der besten Apps …
Eine sehr schöne und gut durchdachte App. Die Funktion einen eigenen Horizont hinzuzufügen ist prima. Leider wird die App seit 4 Jahren nicht mehr weiterentwickelt. Hin und wieder stürzt sie bei mir ab. Trotzdem gebe ich alle Sterne da sie konkurrenzlos ist und in den allermeisten Fällen ihre Aufgabe erfüllt.
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Excellent app to plan DSOs
I have a limited view from my yard so this is incredibly helpful for planning out which objects are visible and the timing. I’ve tried a bunch of apps and methods and this is by far the best solution. Very, very well done.
My only tiny request would be to add a filters.
Thank you for an amazing app!
My only tiny request would be to add a filters.
Thank you for an amazing app!
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Awesome observing app, easy to set horizons
This is the observing app I’ve been looking for. I am surrounded by woods, with only a few observing windows widely spaced around my property in various directions. I also have an observation site a couple blocks away on the edge of a lake. This app is perfect for comparing the different sites and deciding which is best, and how long I have on target for astrophotography. Also, the method for tracing the horizon at each site couldn’t be simpler. I only had to spend 15 minutes in freezing weather to measure the horizon at six sites around the yard. One little issue I’m seeing is that on my iPad Pro 2022 with iPadOS 17.3 is that when I edit a site name the on-screen keyboard won’t go away when the “Done” button is clicked. I have to close the app and restart it to get rid of the keyboard. One other reviewer also noted this behavior. Also, this app is for iPhone, so those of us with iPads have to deal with the clunky interface. If the keyboard bug gets fixed, and a native iPad version is released, this would be a 5-star app.
One last note to those thinking about whether the app is worth $14- considering what you probably spent on your astronomy or astrophotography setup, this cost is a drop in the bucket and it will save you much time and irritation over using other apps that don’t really come close in functionality. However, the developer hasn’t updated this app in 3 years, and it has a bug, so don’t expect curb service for your $14.
One last note to those thinking about whether the app is worth $14- considering what you probably spent on your astronomy or astrophotography setup, this cost is a drop in the bucket and it will save you much time and irritation over using other apps that don’t really come close in functionality. However, the developer hasn’t updated this app in 3 years, and it has a bug, so don’t expect curb service for your $14.
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Fantastic but not perfect
Utility is wonderfully useful. I do have one bug to report. Once the iOS keyboard is up to search or type it won’t go away. Have to force close and reopen.
Love horizon measurement tool.
It shows exactly when an object comes into view and when it leaves.
Outstanding astronomical observing app
I concur with what other reviewers have said here. This app is super useful for planning observing sessions.
It’s especially useful for those of us who are forced to observe the sky with many obstructions around - tall trees, buildings, etc. The app allows users to build site specific obstruction profiles that then show what objects are visible at what times. Each object in the database has a graph showing if it’s visible and what times it will be visible along with other observing data.
Can’t recommend this app more especially if you view from an obstructed site. I only wish the developer would make an iPad version of the app.
Clear skies!
It’s especially useful for those of us who are forced to observe the sky with many obstructions around - tall trees, buildings, etc. The app allows users to build site specific obstruction profiles that then show what objects are visible at what times. Each object in the database has a graph showing if it’s visible and what times it will be visible along with other observing data.
Can’t recommend this app more especially if you view from an obstructed site. I only wish the developer would make an iPad version of the app.
Clear skies!
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Use it every session
Great for planning. Just wish it included planets, comets, and asteroids
How can I get refund
Sorry this app not for me
I want to delete it is there any way to get my money back??? Thank you
I want to delete it is there any way to get my money back??? Thank you
