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SpiralCam - Astrophotography

SpiralCam - Astrophotography

Deep sky astronomy photography

5 ratings
4 reviews
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Archived App (Last seen on 30 Apr 2025)

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 9, 2019
  • August 3, 2021

Developer

yong chong loh
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About

Capture stunning deep sky astronomical images with this app. It automates star finding, tracking, alignment, and stacking for long exposure photography, revealing celestial objects invisible to the naked eye. Designed for amateur astronomers using various telescope mounts.

✓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
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What's New in SpiralCam

4.0

August 3, 2021

- fix some bugs.

User reviews

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Unbelieable app

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.
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Response from developer

Thanks so much for your generous review. Please tell your friends! And share some photos at ustransit74@gmail.com. Thank you.

Bad

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
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Response from developer

The latest update has simplified user interface with a setting to advance control. Thank you.

Crashes

Unfortunately the app crashes
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Response from developer

The crash on iPhone 8 is fixed with latest update. Thank you.

CRASHES ‼️

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?!?!
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Response from developer

The crash on iPhone 8 is fixed with latest update. Thank you.

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FAQ

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.