Stelarium for tablets

[bomberbaz]

Can you load Stellarium onto a tablet, I am buying one for work but it will be handy if I can use it in the field as it were and also for webcam pictures.

Baz

[stuartjones]

I can't be sure but i am sure i have seen some out there on the net, If i come across one will let you know

[greglloyd]

Stellarium is out on iOS. It's definitely available for iPhone - but not sure if there is an ipad optimised version. To be honest, the mobile version is no where near as good as the desktop version (at least the last time I looked).

I use StarMap Pro on the iPhone which is highly recommended (http://www.star-map.fr). Also, Starwalk and Distant Suns Unleashed on the iPad. Both are good - but StarMap Pro is the my favourite for proper portable use for DSO's. Starwalk is a nicely presented app for lounging on the sofa with. All of them allow you to point them to the sky and they will show you what you are looking at.

[Cornelius Varley]

There is no offical tablet version of Stellarium as yet. The original author of Stellarium, Fabien Chereau, has created a paid for version for Android. When Stellarium release an offical version it will be free.

[m12_shakes]

Like greglloyd said, Stellarium is not currently available, but there are numerous others that are IMO better.

SkySafari and Star Walk are both fantastic apps!

Regards,

m12

[sunshine185]

http://www.devitrianto.com/2012/04/30/stellarium-mobile-for-android-1-0-2-v1-0-2-apk-android/

I downloaded this for my archos tablet, it works ok but like has been said, isn't as good as the desktop version.

[bomberbaz]

thanks all for the replies, I shall just wait and see if stelarium release something soon

baz

[Tom2012]

I use SkySafari pro and star walk. I also have a Jupiter based app called Jupiter Guide which allows you to see any transits of the 4 main moons and the GRS good for planning future observing sessions.

I will have a look at that star map pro app though!

Tom.

[Dunkster]

I use Sky Safari + and it works great on an iPad

I should add that it's available for Android also, check out http://www.southernstars.com

[bomberbaz]

I bought a planetarium instead and shelved the idea of this for the time being. Lol a lot cheaper and good enough for basic navigation help

Baz