UC Berkeley / Cal Event Guides vs Deep Sky Object Finder

Your handy mobile guide to major events at the University of California, Berkeley. You can find schedules, maps, and information to help you navigate events at Cal.

Deep Sky Object Finder turns your iPhone or iPad into an interactive map of the sky. Move your device to explore the sky in real time using its heading and elevation sensors. Identify visible stars, planets, the Sun, the Moon, constellations, and deep-sky objects. You can also browse manually, zoom in for a closer look, or search for a specific object and center it on the display. Features include: - Live sky tracking using device orientation - Stars above and below the horizon - Planets, the Sun, and the Moon with lunar phases - Messier deep-sky objects - Constellation lines, names, illustrations, and descriptions - Tap objects and constellation names for additional information - Links to relevant Wikipedia articles - Search and automatic object centering - Adjustable observation time for planning later in the day or night - Pinch-to-zoom and manual sky navigation - Optional camera-assisted aiming view - Right ascension and declination grid - Horizon and ecliptic overlays - Configurable display options - Offline sky-map operation after installation Whether you are learning the constellations, looking for a planet, or planning an evening under the stars, Deep Sky Object Finder helps you understand what is in the sky and where to find it. Location and motion access are used to align the sky map with your surroundings. Camera access is optional and is used only when you enable the camera-assisted aiming view.