Radio Pulsars vs Vision Satellites

Embark on a celestial journey with Radio Pulsars, an app that transforms your iPhone into a virtual radio telescope for experiencing the captivating world of pulsar astronomy. Pulsars, fascinating remnants of massive stars, are rapidly spinning neutron stars exhibiting incredibly precise periods. Acting as cosmic ‘lighthouses’, pulsars emanate beams of electromagnetic radiation due to ultra-high magnetic fields at their poles. In Radio Pulsars, you’ll dive into authentic pulsar observations, understanding the complexities of these astronomical phenomena. Pulsars, with their distinct pulse profiles, are like fingerprints of the universe. The app showcases 85 pulsars, including 26 glitching ones, providing a diverse collection of cosmic wonders. Explore iconic pulsars like PSR J1921+2153, the first detected in 1967, PSR J0534+2200 located in the Crab Nebula, and PSR J0835-4510, the brightest known pulsar. Witness the stability of PSR J0437-4715 and the uniqueness of PSR J0332+5434, the brightest pulsar in the northern sky. Marvel at the extraordinary double pulsar system, PSR J0737-3039, and the pulsar-neutron star duo, PSR J1915+1606. Radio Pulsars offers a comprehensive exploration for these cosmic marvels, providing an engaging and educational experience for astronomy enthusiasts. Immerse yourself in the captivating world of pulsar observation and unravel the secrets of the universe! Please note Radio Pulsars now only supports iPhone and does not support iPad.

Vision Satellites brings Earth’s orbit into your space. Explore an interactive 3D globe surrounded by thousands of satellites orbiting Earth in real time. Every position is propagated from current orbital data, so what you see tracks reality as closely as possible — Starlink, OneWeb, the ISS, weather and Earth-observation satellites, rocket bodies, and more. With Ground View you can look up from your own location and see what is passing above you right now. And with built-in pass alerts you pick any place, choose a satellite, and get notified the moment it climbs high into your sky — search any city or use your current location, set how high it must rise, mute alerts when you want, and limit them to certain hours. Mark your favorites to keep them one tap away. Filter by satellite type, orbit, the geostationary television fleet, or just your favorites. Tap any satellite for its live details — altitude, speed, orbital period, inclination, ground point, and the next time it flies over you — and switch on an orbit path to see exactly where it is headed. Follow upcoming rocket launches from NASA, SpaceX and other providers, each with its rocket, launch site, schedule and a live countdown. Open a launch for the full briefing — and explore a detailed 3D model of the rocket you can spin, take full screen, or place in your room in AR. Home Screen and desktop widgets bring it all outside the app: your favorites with live position and next pass, what is overhead right now for a location you choose, or a single satellite of your choice. The app is made for anyone interested in spaceflight, satellite technology, astronomy, Earth observation, or beautiful spatial visualizations. Available for Apple Vision Pro, iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Features: * Interactive real-time 3D Earth with thousands of satellites * Immersive spatial experience on Apple Vision Pro * Ground View showing satellites above your current location * Pass alerts when a satellite flies high over any location * Favorites, plus filters by type, orbit, geostationary TV, and more * Per-satellite details: altitude, speed, period, inclination, ground point, next pass * Orbit path visualization * Upcoming rocket launches with live countdown, full details, and a 3D model of each rocket (viewable in AR) * Home Screen and desktop widgets: favorites, overhead now, and single satellite * Realistic SGP4 orbit propagation * Compatible with Apple Vision Pro, iOS, iPadOS, and macOS Vision Satellites makes the invisible visible: the orbital infrastructure that connects, observes, and supports our modern world.