Astro Tools vs Eclipse Calculator 2

Every astronomy tool, in a single app. Astro Tools brings together the astronomy tools from Polar Scope Align Pro and Xasteria, while adding new tools including an Augmented Reality Sky Planner and a Digital Finderscope. It is a complete toolkit for amateur astronomers: plan the night, find targets, aim a telescope, check the weather, follow satellites, calculate an imaging setup and explore the sky - all from one app. PLAN THE NIGHT SKY Use any date, time and location to plan ahead. Browse Moon phases by month, with Moon and Sun rise, set and altitude graphs plus twilight times. Compare astronomy-focused forecasts for cloud layers, seeing, transparency, wind and precipitation, or use the Multi forecast to combine 7Timer’s astronomy data with MET Norway or Apple Weather forecasts. Check aurora forecasts, light pollution, animated satellite cloud maps, and the visibility of the ISS and other bright satellites. WIDGETS Keep essential observing information on your Home Screen. Widgets provide astronomy weather forecasts, aurora conditions and upcoming satellite passes. FIND AND OBSERVE Explore more than 22,000 deep-sky objects, stars and Solar System targets. Search, filter and create observing lists, then see object details and altitude charts. Turn a manual telescope into a Push-To system: attach your phone, select a target and follow live arrows. Sync on a known star or use star-hopping for improved accuracy. Digital Finderscope provides a live, zoomable sky map that follows your phone and guides you to a selected target. SEE THE SKY IN AUGMENTED REALITY AR Sky Planner overlays a star chart on your live camera view. Move through time to see where targets will be above the horizon or behind landmarks, whether you are planning an observing session or a nightscape photograph. LOCATE OBJECTS IN YOUR ASTROPHOTOS Plate Solver identifies the stars in a photo to find its sky coordinates, field of view and orientation. Overlay constellation lines and object labels on the image. ALIGN, MEASURE AND CONTROL Polar-align a star tracker or equatorial mount without a polar scope, even in daylight. Start with the compass or calibrate using the camera on the Sun, Moon or stars. Use Laser / Hop Align when the pole star is obstructed, measure level and tilt, inspect GPS and sensor data, or control compatible iOptron WiFi mounts. FOR OBSERVERS AND IMAGERS More than 30 calculators cover observing and astrophotography, with shared inputs and remembered values for quick comparisons. Find and simulate solar eclipses for your exact location, and use tools for field of view, magnification, exposure, focal length, image scale and more. Whether you observe with binoculars, a manual telescope, a GoTo mount or an imaging rig, Astro Tools keeps the information and practical tools you need close at hand. Many tools are completely free, for the rest there is a single Pro subscription with a free trial. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Whether you're an astronomy enthusiast, eclipse chaser, or curious observer, this app lets you explore, calculate, and simulate solar eclipses, lunar eclipses, and planetary transits with remarkable detail. Discover when and where future eclipses will be visible, how they will appear from your location—or anywhere else on Earth—and explore historical events spanning centuries. From global visibility maps to detailed local circumstances, everything you need to plan and enjoy these extraordinary astronomical events is at your fingertips. Key Features: • Complete database of all solar eclipses, lunar eclipses, and planetary transits from 1900 to 2100, with an optional extension covering 1550 to 2300. • Detailed calculations of the general circumstances for every event, including global visibility maps. • Accurate local circumstances for any location worldwide, including contact times, duration, Sun or Moon altitude, and other observational data. • Interactive maps showing eclipse visibility and local conditions. • Realistic simulations of eclipses and planetary transits from your chosen observing location. • Animated simulation of the Moon's shadow crossing Earth's surface during solar eclipses. • Animated simulation of the Moon passing through Earth's shadow during lunar eclipses. • Choose any observing location using GPS, a built-in location database, or manual coordinates. • Lunar limb profile and Baily's Beads calculations for advanced eclipse observation. • Sky simulation during totality. • Continuous GPS tracking with live updates of contact times—ideal for observing from moving locations such as ships. • Add eclipses and planetary transits directly to your personal calendar. • Built-in countdown timer for upcoming events.