StarTracker HD - Mobile SkyMap

StarTracker HD - Mobile SkyMap

Planetarium for astronomy fans

43 ratings
96 reviews
$3.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 19, 2011
  • August 20, 2024

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Explore the night sky with this augmented reality planetarium. Identify stars, constellations, planets, and deep sky objects by simply pointing your device at the sky. All data is available offline.

Augmented Reality Star Gazing
Identify 8000+ stars, planets, and constellations
Offline data access
Search and lock celestial objects
Time Machine feature
High-quality graphics
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What users say

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What's New in StarTracker HD

1.9.18

August 20, 2024

- iOS17 support - Bug fixing and performance improving

User reviews

Doesn’t work, crashes every time

Can not get it to work at all on my iPad, paid for the app, complete waste of money.

Awesome for me (novice)

I don’t do much in terms of astronomy (yet) but would love to learn and will get a telescope when I actually have time. But this app is awesome for helping to visualize the location of various planetary bodies and constellations in the relation to our planet (actually your current location on the planet). Very cool to know where things are and to see what stars your looking at in the night sky if you have very limited knowledge.
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Great app. Amazing how close uranus is

Like the constellations and how easy this is.

Positions of Objects Inaccurate...

Last night I realized that the placement of some objects is way off. As an example, M71 is depicted between the feet of Gemini. In reality, M71 is a loose globular cluster in the constellation Sagitta. It’s positioning in this app is nearly 180 degrees off. Gemini is a winter constellation, and Sagitta is a summer constellation close to Cygnus.
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Star trekker

Never stop learning

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Reported Bugs

15 issues

App crashes on startup or during use

Bug

Compass direction incorrect (north pointing wrong direction)

Bug

Gyroscope not responding or locked

Bug

Share button causes crashes

Bug

Forward/share button greying out and causing screen loss

Bug

Screen display only showing bottom right corner on iPad Pro 12.9

Bug

App spinning continuously without stopping

Bug

Screen orientation lock issues after iOS updates

Bug

Duplicate app installations appearing

Bug

iPad 2 compatibility issues despite gyroscope presence

Bug

Inaccurate celestial object positioning (e.g., M71 placement)

Bug

Sun position showing incorrectly during daytime

Bug

Ursa Minor not rotating properly over 24-hour period

Bug

Menu disappearing after using forward button

Bug

Half-screen display stuck after exploring tools

Bug

Requested Features

13 requests

Add search functionality for celestial objects

Feature

Include ISS and satellite tracking

Feature

Display object information (distance, magnitude, color, brightness)

Feature

Add ecliptic line visibility option

Feature

Show coordinate information (RA, Dec, Alt, Azimuth)

Feature

Tap-to-identify popup descriptions for objects

Feature

Add grid markings and horizon line with directional labels

Feature

Better zoom control with more detailed object information

Feature

Ability to manually rotate and correct star map

Feature

Offline functionality without WiFi requirement

Feature

Remove or disable astrology content

Feature

Project capability for classroom screens

Feature

iPhone version availability

Feature

FAQ

What does StarTracker HD do?

StarTracker HD is an augmented reality planetarium app that allows you to explore the universe. By pointing your device at the sky, you can identify stars, constellations, planets, and deep sky objects in real-time.

What are the key features of this app?

Key features include augmented reality stargazing with gyroscope support, identification of over 8000 stars and celestial bodies, offline data access, the ability to search and lock objects, a Time Machine to adjust time and date, and high-quality graphics.

Is StarTracker HD free to use?

Based on the provided information, this application is a paid app. It does not appear to have in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a one-time purchase model.

What devices is StarTracker HD compatible with?

The app utilizes gyroscope and GPS, indicating compatibility with smartphones and tablets that have these sensors. It is designed for mobile devices, suggesting it runs on both iOS and Android platforms.

How can I use StarTracker HD to learn about the night sky?

Simply hold up your device and point it towards the sky. The app will overlay information about the stars, constellations, and planets you are viewing. You can also use the search function to find specific objects and the Time Machine to see how the sky changes over time.