Stars Blinker

Stars Blinker

Deep-Sky Pics Comparison

1 ratings
1 review
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 3, 2021
  • July 3, 2021

Features

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This app helps deep-sky photographers compare two images of the same celestial area taken at different times. It highlights changes in object position or brightness by blinking them, making it easier to spot phenomena like variable stars or asteroids.

Compare two deep-sky images
Highlight changes in object position/brightness
Align images using three stars
Use images from different instruments
Adjust blinking interval
Save animations as movies
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What's New in Stars Blinker

1.0

July 3, 2021

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$1.99

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Compare images, save blinking animations.

User reviews

A fantastic image comparison product - for target shooters

Sometimes when paper target shooting the target can get so cluttered with holes it’s difficult to tell where the last shot landed even with a secondary spotter looking straight at it. By turning up the image subtraction in negative image mode any changes are immediately highlighted making this the best & as far as I am aware only digital target spotter on the I Apple market. Understandably this is not what the product was designed for & there is a bit of fiddling to take & import photos between shots but I would encourage the developer to diversify this product into a fully automated spotter that triggers on the bang or at the push of a button & highlight the changes between successive shots on the Apple Watch screen so as not to disturb the aiming position. Note - to use this as a spotter you will need to mount your iPad or iPhone on a spotting scope with one of the many aftermarket scope/phone mounts to get a clear enough image to reliably process the result.
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Response from developer

Thank you for your very interesting message and compliments for your idea. Stars Blinker App was made and is mostly used in Search of Extragalactic Supernovae / Novae and actually suceeded in finding and confirm some Transients. May you please contact me at info@impararegiocando.it? I would like to know some details in order to start testing. I’m very new in this field, but I was thinking if a digital target spotter could as well track the order of the shots, calculate, keep, show scores etc.

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FAQ

What is Stars Blinker used for?

Stars Blinker is designed for deep-sky photographers to compare two images of the same celestial area taken at different times. It highlights any changes in object position or brightness by blinking them, helping users detect phenomena like variable stars or asteroids.

How does Stars Blinker align images?

Image alignment in Stars Blinker is straightforward. Users mark the same three stars on each picture, and the app automatically rotates, resizes, and moves the sample image to overlap the reference picture. Manual refinement is also available.

Can I use images taken with different equipment?

Yes, Stars Blinker supports comparing images made with different instruments. This allows you to compare your own photographs with snapshots taken from online maps and catalogues.

What kind of celestial changes can Stars Blinker detect?

Stars Blinker can detect various changes, including the appearance or disappearance of objects like stars and asteroids, changes in their position, and variations in their brightness. It is also useful for spotting transient phenomena.

Does Stars Blinker have ads?

Stars Blinker is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted user experience while analyzing astronomical images.

What devices does Stars Blinker support?

Stars Blinker is currently supported on iPads, providing a larger screen for detailed image analysis.

How often is Stars Blinker updated?

Stars Blinker was last updated on July 3, 2021, with version 1.0. Information on future update frequency is not available.

What is the user rating for Stars Blinker?

Stars Blinker has a rating of 4.0 stars based on one review. This indicates a generally positive user reception.