Displays the sky view at the correct orientation when held at any angle not just landscape or portrait. Simple operation, no buttons to press or modes to select, just point to the sky to start exploring. Unique rotation scheme enables touchless navigation even for the iPod touch and earlier iPhones without a compass.
Features:
Point and identify accelerometer with compass navigation
High performance animation
Built in database of all stars visible to the naked eye
Adjustable star brightness to viewing conditions
Over 200 images of planets and deep sky objects
Full catalog of Messier and Caldwell deep sky objects with images
Actual image taken of the Milky Way
Planet, star, constellation, comet and DSO ephemeris data
Time lapse animation by time, day, and sidereal day
Full sky 180 degree display
Below horizon display
Planet, constellation, DSO and star finder
Constellation links to Ian Ridpath’s StarTales.
Solar system, star and DSO wikipedia links
Star and planet brightness and distance heads up display
Constellation mythical images, boundaries and patterns
Easy setup using location or built in city list
Red light mode for night viewing
Location favorites
