Star Adventurer Console

Star Adventurer Console

by Astropower Technology Co. Ltd.

30 ratings
42 reviews
Free

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Released
February 12, 2016
Updated
May 24, 2024

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Control your Sky-Watcher camera mount for astrophotography and time-lapse. Perform polar alignment with the built-in polar scope assistant.

✓Camera mount programming
✓Astrophotography control
✓Time-lapse photography
✓Polar alignment assistant
✓Polar scope integration
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What users say about Star Adventurer Console

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What's New in Star Adventurer Console

2.6.2

May 24, 2024

- Fix parameter calculation bug in reg/long exposure - iOS multicast entitlement

User reviews

Do Not Recommend

You’d think for $400+ on a mount, you could actually use said supported app right? Wrong. I 100% can’t recommend this app, or even the purchase of a Sky Watcher mount until this is fixed. We as the consumers shouldn’t have to settle for an app that doesn’t work, or have to jump through hoops to get a connection to something that should be seamless from the get go.

Do better guys. This is terrible. And Apple should pull this from the store until you guys can at the least make consumer compliance with an app that actually works.
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No conecta con Star Adventurer GTI

No conecta con Star Adventurer GTI. No hay manera. No conecta

Will not connect to my Sky Watcher

This app looks really great. But it won’t connect to my tracker so it loses all functionality for me. I see on other reviews that it worked until the last update a year ago. Surely it should be fixed by now.

Dithering kills the plan

When you enable dithering for your astrophotography plan, one image will be taken, the mount will dither, then the mount will stop and no more images will be taken. No good !!!

Works great!

Works great, simple and to the point. Does what it says with no connection issues.

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Reported Bugs

11 issues

App fails to connect to Sky Watcher mounts (Star Adventurer GTI, 2i, Mini)

Bug

Dithering feature in astrophotography plans causes image capture to stop

Bug

Inability to control camera shutter remotely

Bug

Polar Clock Utility fails to obtain GPS location

Bug

App crashes frequently on iOS

Bug

"Communication error" during astrophotography mode

Bug

App does not detect the mount even when connected to its WiFi

Bug

Latitude/longitude not displayed correctly, especially in Southern Hemisphere

Bug

App does not request location services or local network access

Bug

Text overlap in French version of the app

Bug

App does not fill the screen on larger iPhones

Bug
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Requested Features

14 requests

Fix connection issues with Star Adventurer mounts

Feature

Fix dithering bug in astrophotography plans

Feature

Enable camera shutter control

Feature

Improve GPS functionality for polar clock

Feature

Add a 'no track' option for iOS

Feature

Add an exposure countdown timer

Feature

Update app for newer iPhones (e.g., iPhone X)

Feature

Optimize for larger iPhone screens

Feature

Add a 'connect' button or initialization setup

Feature

Allow access to location services and local network

Feature

Provide a way to report issues to developers

Feature

Update firmware for better iOS compatibility

Feature

Add a no track option for iOS

Feature

Fix WiFi connectivity issues

Feature

FAQ

What does the Star Adventurer Console app do?

This app serves as a companion for Sky-Watcher's Star Adventurer mini (SAM) and Star Adventurer 2i camera mounts. It allows you to program the mount for astrophotography and time-lapse photography. It also assists users in performing polar alignment using the polar scope.

What are the key features of this app?

The app's key features include programming camera mounts for astrophotography and time-lapse photography. It also provides a polar alignment assistant that integrates with the polar scope for accurate alignment.

Is this app free to use?

Yes, the application is free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned.

What devices is this app compatible with?

This app is designed to be a companion for specific Sky-Watcher camera mounts: the Star Adventurer mini (SAM) and the Star Adventurer 2i. Compatibility with specific operating systems (iOS/Android) is not detailed but implied for mobile use.

How can I use this app for astrophotography?

You can use the app to program your Sky-Watcher camera mount for astrophotography. This involves setting up the mount's tracking and exposure parameters to capture celestial objects.