Singularity by Vaonis vs Muon Tracker

Singularity by Vaonis is the control center for your Stellina and Vespera observation stations. This intuitive mobile application allows you to explore the Cosmos with ease. Receive personalized recommendations on which objects to observe according to your geolocation and the astronomical calendar. Learn more about the history of the Universe and immortalize your trip by photographing galaxies, nebulae and star clusters. AUTOMATIC SETUP Just press the button, and let Stellina and Vespera do the rest. Your new companion will use your GPS to find its position on Earth, adjust its focus and be ready to take you anywhere you want in less than 5 minutes. AUTOMATIC ALIGNEMENT AND TRACKING Choose your destination in the Singularity object catalog or enter the celestial coordinates of the object. Your station will automatically point to the selected area, and track it to maintain optimal viewing conditions. IMAGE PROCESSING It only takes a few seconds for Stellina and Vespera to deliver the first image of your destination before compiling dozens, hundreds or even thousands of other images in real time, progressively revealing ever greater details and colors. SPACE CENTER Take control of your station from the Space Center: prepare your observation evening by checking the weather forecast, create and manage your observation locations, check the parameters of Stellina/Vespera... You can also read the astronomical news or our advice on Stellina and Vespera on our blog while waiting for nightfall. MOSAIC MODE CovalENS is the first automated “panorama mode” ever embedded into a telescope. This unique patented technology, developed by Vaonis, allows you to take several photos of a same stellar region and then automatically stitch them together, thus offering users a larger view (field) of the universe. SOLAR MODE Observe easily and safely the closest star to Earth during the day with the Vaonis solar filters. The Solar Mode allows you to observe and capture sunspots that show the intensity of the Sun’s activity. EXPERT MODE Access an unlimited number of objects with coordinate pointing. Customize your camera's exposure time and gain to generate initial files for manual processing using image editing software. PLAN MY NIGHT Program your observation station for the night and let it explore the Universe on its own. After a good night's sleep, recover your photos on a USB key (Stellina) or via Wi-FI FTP protocol (Vespera). SHARE YOUR JOURNEY ON SOCIAL NETWORKS Your trip is over, share it! Show the world your photos on social networks and join our community of explorers, using the hashtags #myStellina or #myVespera.

Muon Tracker brings the fascinating phenomenon of muon detection right to your device. Designed for science enthusiasts, students, and educators, this app simulates the detection of high-energy muons—particles created when cosmic rays collide with the upper atmosphere—and visualizes them in real time. What it does • Simulates the arrival of cosmic muons based on your current location (latitude, longitude, and altitude). • Accurately models muon flux and angular distribution, including diurnal and seasonal variations. • Detects and visualizes muon tracks with animated directional paths, energy estimates, and impact points on your screen. • Displays real-time rates and calculated flux in particles per second and per square meter. • Offers a data panel where you can explore and export historical events with timestamps, angles, and energy in GeV. Scientific accuracy - Muon Tracker is powered by a physics-based simulation engine that factors in: • Atmospheric depth modeling to vary muon rates with elevation • Geomagnetic latitude effects to reflect regional muon flux • Angular dependency using a cosine-squared distribution to simulate slant tracks • Randomized yet statistically valid energy distributions typical of atmospheric muons The simulation mimics real-world detection environments scaled to your device’s screen size. Whether you’re at sea level or on a mountain, the simulated flux adjusts accordingly. Ideal for • Physics students learning about particle physics and cosmic radiation • Educators demonstrating subatomic phenomena in classrooms • Science fans and curious minds exploring the universe from their pocket Features • Intuitive and elegant SwiftUI interface • Toggle between persistence mode (trails) and flash mode (instant hits) • Auto-switch between track visualization and point hits based on device orientation (vertical ↔ horizontal) • Muon tracks rendered in 3D space, dynamically responsive to device rotation • View location-based detection stats, including GPS position and altitude • Adjust altitude manually to observe its effect on muon flux • Real-time log of muon events, including incidence angle and particle energy • Plot angular distribution of muon track directions • Export your event log as a CSV file for deeper analysis • Works fully offline, with smart location-based initialization Step into the invisible universe. Download Muon Tracker and detect the particles that travel from space through you every second.