Starwalk iPhone App

[SBGemini]

I was wondering if anyone was using this app and if it's worth getting?

Regards

SBG

[Truly55]

Hi, it's a great little app. I have it on my iPad and iPhone 4 and it's great to track around in the sky whilst holding your phone up to see what you're looking at. Nice little features in it too. Yes, so get it!

[Orion_the_Hunter]

Definately worth getting. £1.79 was well worth it.

There are a few free ones out there that aren't very good.

Stellarium is great on pc but poo on iphone.

Get Starwalk. You won't regret it

[Truly55]

I also use GPS Motion X app as it's great for giving you good lat & long coordinates (in any format) for entering in your scope. On the iPad this app looks amazing especially in your car boot at night. It looks like you're setting up for a NASA launch.

[spacebloke]

I have got the planets app, I find that pretty good and it's free!!!

[dlp]

StarWalk is good for the money, but IMHO StarMap pro is the best, most fully featured out there. Quite a bit more to pay tho'.

David

[Pakmoto]

Great app, I was using it last night to work out that I was looking at Betelgeuse through my 12x50 bins

[ken spencer]

Great app, don't forget Redshift its more expensive but great on the Iphone/Ipad

Ken

[SBGemini]

Many thanks to all for your replies I already have Planets, very impressed and as you say, free! Stellarium has been installed on my iPhone recently, but not had much chance to play. Think based on positive feedback I'll take a punt on Starwalk.

[Ally]

star walk is the best astronomy app for iphone! i've noticed it on ipad in the apple store and i've understood why steve jobs called ipad a magic device. i was so impressed, omg!

these guys won apple award, so i kinda trust

star spotter is a great feature, it gives tons of info, i love their pictures of the day, and graphic is amazing, the best i've seen.

i have bought pocket universe, redshift, which are really nicely done, but i'll stay with my favorite

[vulcan]

My vote goes for SkySafari - especially if you have a goto scope as it can drive it (via a dongle). I found StarWalk had trouble with orientation on my iPhone.

[jnc71106]

I like using distant suns has so many features

[SBGemini]

Well I bought Starwalk this morning. Had a little play and one of the things I found interesting is finding out where things are in the daytime. Can't wait for a clear night to try out SW and my new Baader clickstop zoom!

Thanks again for all replies

[Truly55]

My vote goes for SkySafari - especially if you have a goto scope as it can drive it (via a dongle). I found StarWalk had trouble with orientation on my iPhone.

Interesting...do you have any more information about how this works / set up, etc?

cheers

[vulcan]

Have a look at Southern Stars • Products • SkySafari Lite

and Southern Stars • Products • SkyWire

I have the older SkyFi but it works well.

[anuvid]

SBGemini I wondered how you found the Hyperion Zoom with the 127 SLT ? I have the SLT and considered buying the zoom as my son is sick of only seeing Jupiter and the moon, but I would appreciate your view on what changed when you got it

[moflaher]

I use starmap pro. Reasonably priced, has nice features (eyepiece view fully customizable to your setup), a huge database, including asteroids and comets that can be updated, a handy telrad view. I have an old ipod touch, but I understand it can take advantage of gps and compass in more advanced models.