# StarsPhotoLite-Watch the stars — A constellation app with AR.

> Augmented reality app for identifying stars, constellations, and celestial events. (iPhone/iPad app by Masahiro Nakamura.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starsphotolite-watch-the-stars/id1483066795 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Masahiro Nakamura](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437278296)
- Category: Photo & Video, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 136 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2019-10-16
- Data updated: 2026-06-24
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starsphotolite-watch-the-stars/id1483066795/reviews.md

## What is StarsPhotoLite?

This is the light version of StarsPhoto. 

The beautiful starry sky...maybe you have seen on your trip.
But have you ever experienced like this?
“What stars and constellations I'm seeing?”
“The constellation quick-view board doesn't work because it looks dark!”
“The guide book is too difficult to understand!”

StarsPhotoLite is a new app that makes it easy to understand the starry sky.
This app is a little different from the previous planetarium ones.
The smartphone screen turns into a constellation quick-view board. 
Now you can see the starry sky in the direction you are facing.

You can easily know where and when the Milky Way can be seen.
When you search for constellations and stars on this app, you can use the guide function that guides you in the direction naturally,and see the pictures of nebulae and comets. 
There are large icon button and menu button so that it is easy to operate even on a small smartphone screen.

There is also a time-lapse simulation function that is effective for those who take veteran starry pictures and those who take time-lapse movies of celestial bodies.
You can see the position of the star after several tens of minutes, and immediately know how long and how many shots you must set your camera in advance.

Point your smartphone with StarsPhotoLite to the night sky.
The starry sky is always waiting for you and StarsPhotoLite.

Characteristic

1) The AR function makes it easy to understand the positional relationship between scenery and stars.

2)Various display switching such as star name, constellation line, red longitude and declination line, direction, altitude line, horizon landscape, etc., and a lot of normal planetarium software functions!

3) Rich and easy-to-understand search function
When you search for constellations and star names, you will be guided naturally in that direction while watching the guide on the screen. You can also search for nebulae and comets visible at that time.

4) Nebula and comet image search fun to see
Nebulae that cannot be seen with the naked eye and comets that are currently visiting the solar system are also displayed on the screen. Long press on the screen will automatically search for photos on the Internet. (Internet connection required)

5) Time-lapse long exposure star view support function
"Time-lapse simulation" that supports not only time-lapse but also long-exposure shooting such as comparatively bright trail photos!
You can check in advance how the stars will move in the composition, so there will be no mistakes that the target star has come out of the composition after shooting.
You can set the shooting exposure time and the speed (fps) at the time of movie creation, so you can simulate like a movie at the time of completion.


* Use manual is available on the blog
https://starsphotonahooh.exblog.jp/i2/

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(The following are features of the full version of StarsPhoto)
A) Field angle display of camera and lens!
Moreover, not only the center position but also the rotation of the camera is linked! You can set the composition.
You can position the composition while watching the smart screen without looking at the dark monitor or viewfinder of a camera that cannot see stars.
B) Horizontal installation of the smartphone on the camera! As it is still up to the sky and looking up, the neck will not hurt; you can comfortably decide the composition by looking at the screen from above! !
This is the best way to check the constellation with the smartphone attached to the camera.
Moreover, accuracy is high precision. (It depends on smartphone performance)
Since smartphone orientation can be changed (horizontal, vertical), you can also use it while looking up as before.

## Key features

- Augmented reality star identification
- Constellation and star search with guide function
- Nebula and comet image search
- Time-lapse simulation for astrophotography
- AR positional relationship display
- Various display switching options


## Frequently asked questions about StarsPhotoLite

### What is StarsPhotoLite?

StarsPhotoLite is a free augmented reality app designed to help users easily understand and explore the starry sky. It allows you to identify stars and constellations, view celestial objects, and simulate time-lapse photography.

### Does StarsPhotoLite have ads?

No, StarsPhotoLite does not contain advertisements. It is a completely ad-free experience for users.

### What devices is StarsPhotoLite available on?

StarsPhotoLite is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, making it accessible to a wide range of Apple users.

### How does the AR function in StarsPhotoLite work?

The AR function in StarsPhotoLite makes it easy to understand the positional relationship between the scenery you are viewing and the stars in the sky. By pointing your device, you can see overlays of constellations and star names.

### Can StarsPhotoLite help with astrophotography?

Yes, StarsPhotoLite includes a time-lapse simulation function that is effective for astrophotographers. It allows you to preview how stars will move in your composition and set shooting parameters in advance.

### Is StarsPhotoLite suitable for beginners?

Yes, StarsPhotoLite is designed to be easy to understand, even for those new to astronomy. It features large icon buttons and a clear guide function to simplify navigation and learning.

### How often is StarsPhotoLite updated?

StarsPhotoLite was last updated on May 2, 2023, with version 1.3.5. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, this indicates ongoing development and support.

### What is the age rating for StarsPhotoLite?

StarsPhotoLite has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a broad audience including children and adults interested in space exploration.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.5 — 2023-05-02

・When displaying a wide angle, we improved the display  to ensure that the stars in the periphery are correctly circular.

### 1.3.4 — 2021-03-23

When I tried to do time setting from the setting menu, the problem that an application is downed was canceled.
I caused you trouble.
More change by the date unit also became possible by change the time from the clock icon.

### 1.3.2 — 2021-01-28

Improved that automatic focal length detection of AR cameras could not be done on some models.

### 1.3.0 — 2020-02-07

Improvement of stability.

### 1.1.0 — 2019-10-22

Improved the visibility of constellation lines.

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## More apps by Masahiro Nakamura

- [StarsPhoto-Take a stellar pict](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starsphoto-take-a-stellar-pict/id1437278297)

All apps by Masahiro Nakamura: https://appshunter.io/developer/1437278296

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