# TVA App

> Temecula Valley Astronomers club activity and astronomy information app. (iPhone/iPad app by Software Industry & General Hardware.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tva-app/id1194248591 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Software Industry & General Hardware](https://appshunter.io/developer/382162540)
- Category: Entertainment, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 37 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-01-12
- Data updated: 2026-07-04
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tva-app/id1194248591/reviews.md

## What is TVA App?

The TVA App helps keep Temecula Valley Astronomers connected and informed of TVA Club activities. Keep track of TVA activities including:
     + Outreach
     + Meetings
     + Event Calendar
          - Lunar Phases to 2051
          - Online Events (includes Star Parties)
          - Position
               * current latitude and longitude
               * alt (m/ft)
               * heading (true or mag)
          - Orrery (24-month)
          - Galilean Moon positions
          - Saturn's rings positions
     + Newsletter (2014 through current)
     + Equipment Sign-out
     + Contact TVA (forum email)
     + Board Members

## Key features

- Club activity updates
- Event calendar
- Lunar phases
- Celestial body positions
- Newsletter archive
- Equipment sign-out


## Frequently asked questions about TVA App

### What kind of astronomy information does TVA App provide?

TVA App offers detailed astronomy information including lunar phases up to 2051, current latitude and longitude, celestial body positions like Galilean Moons and Saturn's rings, and a 24-month Orrery.

### How can I stay updated on Temecula Valley Astronomers club activities with TVA App?

TVA App keeps you informed about club activities such as outreach events, meetings, and online events like Star Parties. It also provides access to the club's newsletter archive from 2014 to the present.

### Does TVA App have ads?

No, TVA App does not contain advertisements.

### What devices is TVA App compatible with?

TVA App is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is TVA App updated?

The latest version of TVA App is 3.5.0, which was last updated on July 17, 2021. This indicates a history of updates, though the frequency is not explicitly stated beyond the last update date.

### What is the age rating for TVA App?

TVA App has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### Can I sign out equipment using TVA App?

Yes, TVA App includes a feature for members to sign out club equipment.

### How can I contact the Temecula Valley Astronomers through TVA App?

TVA App provides a contact option via email through a forum, allowing users to reach out to the club and its board members.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.5.0 — 2021-07-17

Added Comet name decoder and Voyager 2 information.

### 3.2.0 — 2020-11-18

Added Lunar-Calendar for planning Star Parties.

### 3.1.0 — 2020-09-13

Magic Comet Name Decoder added to the Event Calendar Menu selections.

### 3.0 — 2020-04-29

Lunar information now shows an image of the moon in approximate phase and illumination.
Lunar information displays “BELOW HORIZON” when the moon is not visible.
Lunar information shows Moon and Sun rise and set times (local Pacific time).
Lunar information shows Astronomical Twilight start and end times.
Reduction in memory consumption.
Updated Voyager information to reflect more closely NASA's current numbers.
Updated moon counts.
Updated some images.
General cleanup/updat of static data.

### 2.0 — 2018-01-27

- Added planetary 2-year month-by-month display to Orrery
- Added 3 telescope library for different star parties
- Added Jupiter's moons display
- Added ability to see what moons look like through different telescope types
- Added telescope editor
- Updated help pages on WEB site

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