Cedar Aim vs Star Reacher

Cedar Aim™ is the companion mobile app for the Hopper™ electronic finder from Clear Skies Astro. Cedar Aim helps you point your telescope precisely towards any celestial object with ease. How It Works Cedar Aim connects to your Hopper device, which captures real-time images of the sky where your telescope is pointed. By matching star patterns, Cedar Aim instantly determines your telescope's exact position in the sky. Choose your target object and follow the guidance on your mobile device to move your telescope precisely to your selection. Key Features • Real-time telescope position detection through fast star pattern recognition • Intuitive directional guidance system for fast object location • Access to comprehensive celestial object database including Messier, NGC, IC, and planetary targets • Works with any telescope mount - no motorization required • Completely local operation - no internet connection needed during use • Seamless wireless connection to your Hopper device Perfect For • Amateur astronomers seeking efficient object location • Stargazing sessions with family and friends • Astronomy educators and club outreach events • Anyone who wants to spend more time observing and less time searching Requirements • Hopper™ electronic finder device (sold separately by Clear Skies Astro) • Telescope (any mount type - no motorization required) • iOS device with GPS and WiFi capability • Clear view of the night sky Cedar Aim eliminates the frustration of traditional star-hopping by providing precise, automated guidance to thousands of celestial objects. Whether you're hunting down faint galaxies or showing Saturn to curious children, Cedar Aim ensures you'll find your targets quickly and confidently. Experience the future of visual astronomy with Cedar Aim and Hopper— where technology meets the timeless wonder of stargazing.

Star Reacher turns your phone into a compass for the night sky. Instead of showing a complex star map, Star Reacher points you directly toward visible celestial objects using your phone’s sensors and location. Simply lay your phone flat and follow the on-screen pointer to quickly find planets and the Moon in the real sky. HOW IT WORKS Star Reacher uses your device’s GPS, compass, and orientation sensors to calculate where celestial objects are visible from your location. The app shows: • Azimuth – the direction of the object relative to north • Altitude – how high above the horizon to look • A real-time direction pointer to guide you Follow the pointer, look up, and find your target in the sky. FINDING CELESTIAL OBJECTS Double-tap anywhere on the screen to cycle through currently visible objects. Currently supported: • The Moon • Visible planets Each object includes real-time altitude and azimuth data for precise positioning. DESIGNED FOR SPEED AND SIMPLICITY Many astronomy apps are complex and overwhelming. Star Reacher focuses on fast, intuitive guidance so you can immediately know where to look. Perfect for: • Beginner stargazers • Astronomy students • Casual night sky observers • Anyone curious about the Moon and planets