# SaturnCam - Astrophotography

> Astrophotography app for capturing detailed images of planets and deep sky objects. (iPhone/iPad app by yong chong loh.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saturncam-astrophotography/id1459244951 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [yong chong loh](https://appshunter.io/developer/393466709)
- Category: Photo & Video, Productivity
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 3.20/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 7 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2019-04-11
- Data updated: 2026-07-01
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saturncam-astrophotography/id1459244951/reviews.md

## What is SaturnCam?

The first two images of Jupiter and Saturn are photographed by Talal Gamer in Saudi Arabia using 127mm telescope.

This app uses stacking to increase the magnitude capability of your telescope. It make observing in a light polluted nigh sky easier. It is a very basic but powerful tool that enable you to take photo of the ring of Saturn, the bands of Jupiter and the color of nebula. See video at https://youtu.be/krLw7uW0-f4 and screenshots.

What you can see with SaturnCam?
- Designed for capturing planets such as Saturn and Jupiter.
- Some view of bright Deep Sky Objects. 

What do you need?
- a manual telescope. It can also work with Goto telescope.
- an adapter for phone to connect to eyepiece

How it works?
Usually planets are very bright, and tend to be overexposed in your telescope as a white blob. The app lets you adjust the ISO, exposure and brightness, so that you can see the details of the planets. 

On the other hand, deep sky objects are very faint and only appears after you stack many images. The app align and stacks the video images so that you can see the details. For galaxy and stars de-rotation, please use SpiralCam.

Instructions:
1. Attach phone to eyepiece adapter and insert into telescope focuser. Adjust telescope focus. Use high ISO.
3. Once you have the planet, reduce the ISO to lowest and frame rate to highest so that you can see details. Adjust focus again with app's enlarged view.
4. Tap Start or tap the planet on the screen.
5. As the planet reaches the edge of the eyepiece view, tap Pause. Move the telescope lightly so that the planet comes back to view. Use the small live view to assist. Tap Pause to continue stacking. 
6. After a few seconds, tap Pause. The planet can be enlarge by 2 fingers. Tap detail button to see more. Tap save for an image to your photo album.  

What to expect?
This app is tested on 114mm and 200mm Dobsonian telescopes. For 114mm, you can expect to see 2 bands on the Jupiter and the color of Saturn.

Enjoy the convenience of phone astrography.

## Key features

- Capture planets like Saturn and Jupiter
- View bright deep sky objects
- Image stacking for faint objects
- Adjust ISO, exposure, and brightness
- Enlarged view for focus adjustment
- Save captured images to photo album

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saturncam-astrophotography/id1459244951/reviews.md

### 4/5 — This app is good but I need Help

*2022-01-23, version 1.93*

The app will save pictures but it’s a white screeen but otherwise a good app!

### 3/5 — Works Well but it keeps crashing .

*2019-07-15, version 1.3*

Every time when I open the app on my iPhone 8 Plus it just keeps crashing on and it even keeps doing it when I restart too. This looks like a good app but it needs more updates .

## Frequently asked questions about SaturnCam

### What can I photograph with SaturnCam?

SaturnCam is designed for capturing planets such as Saturn and Jupiter, and also allows for viewing some bright Deep Sky Objects. You can expect to see details like bands on Jupiter and the color of Saturn with compatible telescopes.

### What equipment do I need to use SaturnCam?

To use SaturnCam, you will need a manual telescope (though it can also work with a Goto telescope) and an adapter to connect your phone to the telescope's eyepiece. The app is tested on telescopes like 114mm and 200mm Dobsonian models.

### How does SaturnCam help with astrophotography?

SaturnCam uses image stacking to increase the magnitude capability of your telescope. This process aligns and stacks video images, allowing you to see details in faint deep sky objects and helping to overcome overexposure issues with bright planets.

### What is the price of SaturnCam?

SaturnCam is a paid application, available for $0.99. There are no in-app purchases mentioned for this application.

### Does SaturnCam have ads?

The provided data does not indicate that SaturnCam contains advertisements. It is a paid application.

### What devices is SaturnCam compatible with?

SaturnCam is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is suitable for users with iOS devices who are interested in astrophotography.

### How often is SaturnCam updated?

The latest version of SaturnCam is 1.93, which was last updated on June 22, 2020. This indicates a release date of April 11, 2019, with updates occurring periodically.

### What is the age rating for SaturnCam?

SaturnCam has an age rating of 4+. This means it is considered suitable for children aged 4 and older, with no mature content.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.93 — 2020-06-22

- Fix some bugs.

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