Recommend iPad chart?

[chd]

Hi,

Looking for recommendations for a good iPad app for star charts. I've tried a couple, currently using StarMap 3D+, but not really very happy with it. It doesn't show a fair number of objects that I might be interested in. I had to zoom in so far on M1 before it showed on the map that I would never have known it was there if I didn't already know where to look.

I'm mostly interested in deep sky objects, and often want it to work in a "browse around and see what's nearby that might be interesting" mode. A searchable database for finding something specific is nice too, though they pretty much all seem to do that.

Asteroids not that important, though I do plan to try to image Vesta and Ceres at some point. Satellites - nice, but not really important. Comets also nice but not a priority.

What do you all like?

Thanks!

[southernman]

skysafari pro is an excellent app(at a cost though).

[chd]

I'll check it out, thanks - I don't mind buying something if it's worth it.

[Physicist13]

ditto SkySafari

[autonm]

also "star walk" is another good one. I dont think it has as many objects - but its another favourite thats mentioned on these forums.

[cotterless45]

Luminos,

full of detail and info,

Nick.

[Cjg]

Plus 1 for Sky Safari - have the plus version and it's superb.

Chris

[kerrylewis]

+1 for Luminos. It seems to be one of the less frequently mentioned apps but I like it,- perhaps it's the name that puts people off, not so immediately appealing as, say, Sky Safari? The Deep Sky lists including the ability to record your sightings is a nice feature.

[David55]

Luminos for me. I've tried lots of others, but keep coming back to it.

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[Dave Wall]

That Luminos does look great I have Go Sky Watch at the moment.