# SpiralCam - Astrophotography — Deep sky astronomy photography > Automated astrophotography app for deep sky object imaging. (iPhone/iPad app by yong chong loh.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spiralcam-astrophotography/id1446490348 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [yong chong loh](https://appshunter.io/developer/393466709) - Category: Photo & Video, Productivity - Price: Free (on sale, was $2.99) - Rating: 2.80/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 10.0 · 31 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2019-02-09 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spiralcam-astrophotography/id1446490348/reviews.md ## What is SpiralCam? M42 Orion Nebula and M51 Whirlpool Galaxy by Mike Weasner. M83 Pinwheel Galaxy by Yongchong Loh. It is not easy to capture the spiral arm of galaxy. The app is made in Singapore and is able to capture galaxy M83 on 114mm and 8" telescope. Demo video at https://youtu.be/oeMnA4v2Ejc It takes about a minute to see the spiral arm of M83 on a manual Dobsonian 8" telescope. This app uses long exposure and image stacking. It automatically takes care of star finding, tracking, alignment and stacking. It reveals things that you cannot see in your telescope alone. It is design for use on manual, goto or eq mount. Requirement: a simple phone adapter to attach to the telescope eyepiece. You can get it from online store. Instruction: Manual focus your telescope to a DSO. Insert phone adapter with eyepiece into the telescope. Press start to view deep sky gems. Move the telescope to keep the galaxy in sight of the eyepiece view. The software will take care of finding the stars and stack them. Note: You can press start and the app will automatically select stars for tracking. Alternatively, you can select 2 stars and press start button. After the app starts tracking, you can still select different star for tracking. To select a star, tap the star on the screen. Nebula button: Activate it (turns white color) if you imaging bright object such as Orion Nebula. If you are imaging faint object such as galaxies, do ensure the Nebula button is not pressed (in red color). For amateur astronomer. ## Key features - Automated star finding and tracking - Long exposure and image stacking - Alignment and stacking - Supports manual, goto, and EQ mounts - Nebula mode for bright objects - Manual star selection for tracking ## Recent user reviews (4 of 4) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spiralcam-astrophotography/id1446490348/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Unbelieable app *2020-10-18* Amazing app, works like magic on any size scope to show much more details than what your eyes can see. Even compensates for your inaccurate mounts by basic tracking, and stacks like crazy. **Developer response:** Thanks so much for your generous review. Please tell your friends! And share some photos at ustransit74@gmail.com. Thank you. ### 5/5 — Bad *2019-10-27* For one I don’t even know how to run it and it’s the most confusing thing ever created and for 2 it can barely capture anything terrible and use something else **Developer response:** The latest update has simplified user interface with a setting to advance control. Thank you. ### 1/5 — Crashes *2019-08-03* Unfortunately the app crashes **Developer response:** The crash on iPhone 8 is fixed with latest update. Thank you. ### 1/5 — CRASHES ‼️ *2019-04-23* As much as I wish I had something great to say about this app, because I really REALLY WANTED IT TO WORK, I unfortunately have nothing good to say about it because all It does is CRASH ‼️ I have uninstalled it, reinstalled it, repeat, repeat, repeat....NOTHING ‼️ If I’m having these issues, I’m venturing to say, so are others ‼️ So maybe you should yank it, fix it, redesign it, do something with it and at least I will give it another try one day?❓But, maybe if you start by using this review, that would show me and perhaps any other backyard astronomers frustrated by this app...ya know like me that get excited by iPhone Astrophotography apps because we’re all on budgets and would be thrilled if half of these things worked .... well maybe then I’ll give it another try and maybe, just maybe write a cool review for you!!! Let’s see what ya do?!?! **Developer response:** The crash on iPhone 8 is fixed with latest update. Thank you. ## Frequently asked questions about SpiralCam ### What is SpiralCam used for? SpiralCam is an application designed to help amateur astronomers capture deep sky images of nebulae and galaxies. It automates complex processes like star finding, tracking, and image stacking to reveal celestial objects not visible to the naked eye. ### What are the requirements to use SpiralCam? To use SpiralCam, you will need a smartphone with a simple adapter that attaches to your telescope's eyepiece. The app is designed to work with manual, GoTo, or EQ telescope mounts. ### How does SpiralCam handle star tracking? SpiralCam can automatically select stars for tracking, or you can manually select two stars to initiate tracking. You can also change the tracking star after the app has started. ### When should I use the Nebula button in SpiralCam? The Nebula button should be activated (turned white) when imaging bright objects like the Orion Nebula. For fainter objects such as galaxies, ensure the Nebula button is not pressed (it should be red). ### What is the rating and age appropriateness of SpiralCam? SpiralCam has a rating of 2.8 stars from 5 ratings and is considered appropriate for users aged 4 and older. ### Is SpiralCam available on multiple devices? Yes, SpiralCam is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, making it accessible to a wide range of Apple users. ### How often is SpiralCam updated? The latest version of SpiralCam is 4.0, and it was last updated on August 3, 2021. This indicates a moderate update frequency. ### Does SpiralCam have ads? No, SpiralCam does not contain advertisements. It is a free application that focuses on providing a clean user experience for astrophotography. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 4.0 — 2021-08-03 - fix some bugs. ### 3.24 — 2020-07-10 - Fix some bugs. ### 3.23 — 2020-05-01 - Fix some bugs. ### 3.22 — 2020-05-01 - Fix some bugs. ### 3.21 — 2020-04-26 - Fix some bugs. ## Apps similar to SpiralCam | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [MetAudio](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metaudio/id1581258982) | 1.7 (6) | Free | Photo & Video | | [Stabilized Night Camera](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stabilized-night-camera/id1433896496) | 3.9 (14) | $0.99 | Photo & Video | | [Night Camera HD](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/night-camera-hd/id562160609) | 4.5 (332) | $12.99 | Photo & Video | | [Celestron Origin](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/celestron-origin/id1523697872) | 4.2 (27) | Free | Photo & Video | | [Mango Exposure: The Calculator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mango-exposure-the-calculator/id1487020105) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Photo & Video | | [Brighten Me](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brighten-me/id601984442) | 3.0 (1) | Free | Photo & Video | ## More apps by yong chong loh - [Celestial Music Transcribe](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/celestial-music-transcribe/id1053723723) - [MilkyCam - Astrophotography](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/milkycam-astrophotography/id1456540708) - [SaturnCam - Astrophotography](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saturncam-astrophotography/id1459244951) - [ImageCam - Astrophotography](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imagecam-astrophotography/id1521156979) - [VideoCam - Astrophotography](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/videocam-astrophotography/id1538035832) All apps by yong chong loh: https://appshunter.io/developer/393466709 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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