SkySafari 6 Pro

SkySafari 6 Pro

By Simulation Curriculum Corp.

  • Category: Reference
  • Release Date: 2018-03-29
  • Current Version: 6.7.2
  • Adult Rating: 4+
  • File Size: 2.52 GB
  • Developer: Simulation Curriculum Corp.
  • Compatibility: Requires iOS 10.10 or later.

Description

SkySafari 6 Pro will revolutionize your astronomical viewing experience. It has the largest database of any astronomy app, includes every solar system object ever discovered, offers unparalleled accuracy, flawless telescope control, and provides the very best experience under the stars when you depend on it. Discover why SkySafari 6 Pro is the #1 recommended astronomy software for serious amateur astronomers since 2009. Here's what's new in version 6: 1) Complete support for MacOS. We got you covered and release regular updates. 2) Clouds and Astronomy. Two words that rarely go together. Rewritten from the ground up, SkySafari 6 Pro will (optionally) back up all of your observing data in our secure cloud storage and make it easily accessible to multiple devices as well as from our new web interface, LiveSky.com. 3) We Have The Best Stars. Precise, modern and deep. We’ve updated our star catalog to use the latest and greatest, UCAC5 star catalog. If 25 million stars down to 15th magnitude isn’t enough for you, an easy in-app purchase gets you down to 16.5 magnitude and a whopping 100 million stars! 4) We Have The Best Galaxies. The PGC catalog includes galaxies down to 18th magnitude. Want more galaxies? How about 2.6 million more? An in-app purchase gives you access to the largest galaxy database available for your device. 5) Observers First. A redesign of our tools puts the active observer first. Quick access to features like your equipment, observing sites, lists, and observations make it easy and enjoyable to get out, observe, and record your observations. The observing sessions feature lets you collect your observations into groups that span a few hours, or a few nights. 6) Graph It. The completely new graph tool will give a quick visual representation of an object’s altitude above the horizon. Essential for planning your night’s observations. 7) Plan It. Make the most of your time under the stars. Our updated planner is a powerful tool that lets you create a list of targets for your observing session with filters like object types, specific time ranges, constellation, catalog, and more. Plan it and get more done. 8) Share It. SkySafari 6 is more than just an app, it’s a new system to help organize and share your observing experiences. With a free signup, you can see and share your observing data from our web portal, LiveSky.com! Affordable premium memberships add online editing, so you can not only view, but edit your observations, add new observing sites, manage your equipment and more. Finally, you can view, edit and manage your settings files with SkySafari Web, our fully functional web version. If you haven't used SkySafari 6 Pro before, here's what you can do with it: • SkySafari 6 Pro will find stars, constellations, planets, and more! The star chart has been designed for the ultimate stargazing experience. • Simulate the night sky up to 10,000 years in the past or future! Animate meteor showers, conjunctions, eclipses, and other celestial events. • Control your telescope, log and plan your observations. • Night Vision. • Orbit Mode. Leave the Earth’s surface behind, and fly through our solar system. • Galaxy View shows the position of deep sky objects in our Milky Way! • Much more!

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Reviews

  • Spectacular

    5
    By CR from SoCal
    This program is amazing. I use it to drive a Meade LX-200 GPS scope and it performs flawlessly - much more efficient than using the telescope handbox. The visual interface is excellent - stars look like they do in real life.
  • It is super !!!!

    5
    By Boguslaw Kubica
    This application is fanatstic !!!! I am crazy about astronomy for at least 70 years, ... and I would like to have more time for it ...
  • Won't Work

    1
    By HeidiSW
    I keep getting a "not responding" message for this app I just bought and downloaded on my Mac. I have deleted and reinstalled. Same thing. Trying to find help on the forums is like pulling hen's teeth. I love this app on my iphone. Also, it says it shares, but won't. I saw somewhere that I need to buy twice. So frustrated. A complete waste of $30! The sad thing is this was very highly recommended by scientists at JPL which is why I bought it.
  • My Goto App

    5
    By Laurel & Doug
    This is my GoTo app, not only for a virtual experience but also when I want to use it to control my telescope. I love how I can enter my telescope and other hardware data nand simulate the telescopes field of view. This is very helpfull to plan viewing and astrophotography sessions. I was so happy to see comet NEOWISE and other up to date informatiuon. Overall a great app, good support and a good company. Thanks
  • Telescope to Desk, The Best App for Astronomy I've Found

    5
    By feisteguy
    The app allows you to plan your nights, follow objects while observing, and document your observations after a session. The most comprehensive collection of deep sky objects I've ever found. From Messier's to distant NGCs, etc., you'll never see everything that this app has to offer. I also use the information when publishing my monthly astronomy newsletter for our astronomy group.
  • Best Functionality Despite Lacking Mount Driver Update

    4
    By EnigmaInTX
    I've been using SkySafari for many years (since 3.x) and love the layout and intuitive nature of the application. Finding targets is easy and the graphics are among the best I've seen. Yet I'm disapointed that I cannot use it to control my mount. The iOptron GEM45 does not appear in the list of mounts available. And there doesn't seem to be a way to import a driver or have SkySafari use the INDI drivers available for the mount. Otherwise it would have received 5 stars.
  • Great views!

    5
    By Catrina3
    The detail and ease of use makes this a great planning tool.
  • Very good, a few minor annoyances.

    4
    By RocketGuy
    Generally a good well polished astronomy program. There are a few frustrations with the design, particularly with view options. It seems to be assumed that you would only want to look at the display in certain ways, and a feature such as a reference grid seem to be missing as an option in the view. It would be nicer if the view options were elective regardless of viewing mode. Other than that complaint, it is a very good program.
  • Extremely well designed

    5
    By sunj
    As someone just starting to observe the sky with a telescope, this app is a tremendous help. I find it to be very intuitive to use as a beginner, and extremely well designed. It is very useful to be able to search out various objects on the laptop, in addition to using the app(s) on the iPhone.
  • Strongly endorse

    5
    By JG in Texas
    I use this program to run three telescope mounts: two NJPs (a PC and a Temma 2) and also a servocat. I have Used it at several TSPs and also use it in my own observatory. I feel I have extensive experience using the program and it has worked well for me. It has been instrumental in hours of very enjoyable observing. I would recommend it to any serious observer.

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