App for mobile

[darc]

Just found an app for my mobile called Sat Track it lets you no were the sats are to your position.

Does anyone use it and I would like to no what you think ?

Geoff

[TractionMan]

I think that's the Heavens Above app. It changed name a while ago. Great app, I've been using it for quite some time now.

[Stu]

That's right, it links to Heavens Above and I think they asked the developer to change the name to SatTrack. It's a great app and the one I use when wanting to see ISS or Iridium flares

Stu

[Grunthos]

Great app. I use it to get an alarm to watch the ISS.

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[Ponoobersie]

Ive not used that one but a similar one byt rh sounds of it called Space trash I think? shows you where all the sats are and such in real time, a nice little app I think.

[Azure]

I use Sky Safari for astronomy, such a great app!

[kenmyers]

:hello2:Downloading it now, like the sound of an ISS alarm clock! 1UP!

[Dazzyd]

What phone os is SatTrack for? Is there an iOS version? Can't find it on the app store.

Thanks guys

[Stu]

I have it for Android, not sure about iOS

Stu

[Azure]

For iOS I would recommend Sky Safari, it costs a couple of quid, but is so worth it - Shows every satellite, star and planet you could want to see, and is highly adjustable so you can tune it to your preferences. Suits my every need!

[SeedyF]

Its brill. Even points in the right direction for you.

[Dazzyd]

Got Sky Safari (got it when it was reduced in price), star walk and Stellarium but I like the idea of that sat app where you can setup alarms for ISS etc

[knobby]

For iOS I would recommend Sky Safari, it costs a couple of quid, but is so worth it - Shows every satellite, star and planet you could want to see, and is highly adjustable so you can tune it to your preferences. Suits my every need!

+1 for Sky safari

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[darc]

Thanks It is one I will keep there are so many programs out there its hard to no what to go for I now have google sky and sat track on my android phone.

I will keep these for now. (thanks for the input)

[TractionMan]

The current favorite (android) app is Mobile Observatory. I've had it since October and it's a really nice app. Each time there's an update, it just gets better. A recent feature that was added is a Tonight's Best list. Recommendations on interesting things to see at your given location. Another great thing is that you can push astronomical events from the app to your calendar in case you forget them (not likely though!?).

Works great both on my phone and tablet.

[darc]

I will have a look at that one to now

there be no room left on my phone for things like contacts and text if I keep adding space apps to it (never mind ah)

[Stu]

I agree TractionMan, I use Mobile Observatory and think that it is really good. As you say, keeps getting better with each update. Just needs to add a larger Jupiter/Gallilean moon app which shows shadow transits and I probably won't need any other apps

Stu

[jflowers]

+1 for Mobile Observatory

[Azure]

+1 for Sky safari

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I love the Sky and Telescope magazine feature on it too - free weekly summaries from the magazine itself

[Ganymede12]

Is it for any phone or do you need one of those ultra fancy-"it's this or a telescope" phones that costs too much for most people to buy?

[ggreene1]

I have Star Walk for my iPhone and my wife's iPad. Very nice app. I don't know if they have a Star Walk app for other phones, but I would have to think so.

[darc]

The app Mobile Observatory is that an app you pay for ?

there are a few place's that say it is free but then they try and £3 or £4 quid of your credit.

Geoff

[jflowers]

The app Mobile Observatory is that an app you pay for ?

there are a few place's that say it is free but then they try and £3 or £4 quid of your credit.

Geoff

When I got Mobile Observatory it cost £2.99 on google play.

[Stu]

I got it from the Android Market Place, think it was also £ 2.99. Well worth it in my opinion.

Stu

[darc]

Thanks again Geoff