Top 15 Apps Similar to NexStar GPS
Night Sky Tools - Astronomy 2.6.167
Night Sky Tools is the ultimate collectionofastronomical tools perfect for anyone interestedinastronomy.The calculations are of a high enough accuracy for almostallamateur astronomy applications.Due to the fact that astronomy is often best when farfromcivilization where mobile signal may not always bereliable.Therefore, this app is (almost) completely self-containedand doesnot require any internet connection for most of theinformationavailable. The only exceptions to this are the SOHOsolar imagesand NGC/IC, Messier, Caldwell and Binary star imagesand weatherforecast which are loaded dynamically, as well as therefreshing ofsatellite, comet and near-earth asteroid data.Night mode turns the display red for night observationswithouthaving to ruin your night vision.The Sky Map makes use of the direction sensors of the device toshowthe sky above (or below you). Most of the features can betoggled inthe settings. The Sky Map also allows you to turn on thedevice'scamera to see the view behind the device with the skymapsuperimposed over it.The direction sensors of the device may need to be calibrated ifthemap appears to be pointing in the wrong direction. To calibratethedevice's sensors wave the device in a figure-8 pattern. Ifthedirection is still off, then the direction calibration canbeadjusted manually by changing the setting in theSettingsscreen.The observation log, allows you to save observations intheapplications, as well as manage a list of astronomicalequipmentand observing locations. This equipment is also availablefor usein the Telescope Calculator.Most of the data screens have an option to share the data viaemail,or other similar apps able to accept HTML content.The Astronomical Time is also available as a Home screen widget.Touse the widget, the app needs to be installed onto theinternalstorage instead of the SD card, otherwise it will notbeavailable.Some permissions are required for correct functioning oftheapp:Location - used to determine user location throughout the appCamera/Microphone - used to allow camera background in skymap.Themicrophone is never used but this permission is bundledwithcamera.Photos/Media/Files - used to allow proper functioning of thefullscreen images and caching of imagesNetwork access - used to do online searches, and downloadingcomet,asteroid and satellite data, object images andgeocoding.The app is jam-packed with features:- Observe the sky with the skymap, planisphere, auroraforecast,polar finder, weather forecast, daylight map, Moon andMars maps,SOHO images, Jupiter and Saturn's moons, Moon and Suncalendars andwhat's up.- Detailed object information on the planets,constellations,comets, exoplanets, meteor showers, near-earthasteroids,satellites, as well as the full NGCIC, Caldwell, Messier,6thcatalog of Visual Binary Stars by the USNO and General CatalogofVariable Stars catalogs, as well as a SIMBAD search.- Calculate angular separation, atmospheric refraction,magnitude,coordinate conversions, visual limiting magnitude,precession,redshift, and telescope airy disc, f-ratio andmagnification- Astronomical references, glossary, HR diagram andstellarclassification.- Astrophotography tools for exposure time, CCDresolution,Untracked exposure time and optimal f-ratio.- Emphemerides for eclipses, equinoxes, conjunctionsandoppositions, the sun, moon and planets- Observation log- Astronomical timeCaller IDNight Sky Tools has free caller ID. It identifies callers for you-even the ones not in your contact list. Caller ID results areshownafter calls and also allow you to save the contact detailsdirectlyto your address-book. You can disable or adjust caller IDto yourpreferences in the app menu settings or after-call screensettingsat any time.
Pocket Planets Lite
Pocket Planets is the most comprehensive3DSolar System Simulator in the Google Play Store.With accurate scale representation of the Sun, Planets,Moons,Asteroids, Dwarfs and detailed information to thecelestialobjects.Use it as educational software for your kids, or regardless ifyouare a beginner or advanced astronomer, this App brings youcloserto the planets than any telescope.Working great on smartphones and tablets.Discover...★ the Sun, the bright shining star in the center of ourSolarSystem★ Mercury, the fastest planet orbiting around our Sun★ Venus, its greenhouse effect produces a surfacetemperaturethat would melt lead★ Earth, the blue oasis and only place filled withlife★ Mars, inspiration for many SciFi films and books★ Jupiter, the giant, guardian and protector inourneighborhood★ Saturn, with rings of unique beauty and elegance★ Uranus, which rolls over its orbit like abowlingball★ Neptune, the outermost recognized planet★ Pluto, one of a new category of dwarf planetsBut these are not all objects of this simulator, because so faryoudo not know Orcus, Varuna,Ceres,Pallas, Haumea and all the otherasteroids and dwarfplanets. Not to mention Sedna whose orbitis stillspeculative to science.Nearly 200 objects are included, but not as staticimages,rather as living objects in a living universe. Enjoy theSolarSystem in realtime, in the future or past.Bring the cosmos to life with an innovative timeslider.Lettime take its course, how fast depends on the scale factor ofthetimeslider. A wipe with your finger and the simulator comestolife.For a more exiting viewing experience various cameramodesare available. Attach the camera to a planet or place itat a fixedlocation in space and let the celestial bodies pass by,in portraitor landscape mode, whatever you prefer.And that's still not all. A built in encyclopedia givesyouuseful information about each object of the simulation,extractedfrom Wikipedia.Don't miss this unique viewing experience, there is no easier waytoexplore the wonderful world beyond our planet.And if you ever feel "Lost in Space", don't worry, because it'sjusta simulation.Features:★ Super smooth UI★ Nearly 200 simulation objects★ Simulation of real celestial body distances and dimensions★ Adjustable simulator time with an innovative timeslider★ Flexible camera system for a unique viewing experience★ Portrait and landscape mode★ Many HD textures, some of original recordings (NASAVoyager,Cassini spacecraft)★ Many preference options★ Ephemeris data based on NASA Horizons system★ Orbit calculations with modified Kepler algorithms★ Encyclopedia function, the most important informationfromWikipediaLimitations of this free edition:★ The encyclopedia info for celestial bodies is not available★ Only the following objects are shown with real shapesandtextures, all others are shown as $ objects:- Sun, Mercury, Earth, Moon, Mars, Ceres, Jupiter, Saturn,Uranus,Neptune, Pluto- Mars moons Phobos and Deimos- Jupiter moons Europa- Saturn moon Thethys and its followers in Lagrange pointsL4(Telesto) and L5 (Calypso)- Uranus moon Umbriel- Neptun moon ProteusIf you have any problems please don't hesitate tocontactme via email because this is the only way I can helpyou, thankyou.
Star Tracker - Mobile Sky Map 1.6.86
Hey, get outdoors with your friends andenjoystar gazing! Let StarTracker guide you to exploretheuniverse.Just hold up and point the device to the sky and have fun! Youcansee any stars, constellations and deep sky objects you arewatchingin real time.<< Please REMOVE the metal case or magnetic cover toavoidinterference and get accurate orientation! >>Features:★ All data is offline!★ Fits all screen sizes from 3.5 inch to 12 inch foranyresolution!★ Sun, Moon, Planets in Solar System, 88 Constellations and8000+stars visible to the naked eyes.★ 12 Zodiac Constellations Art & some famous deep skyobjectswith magnificent graphics.★ Location auto set by GPS, or set manually.★ Auto hide all menus and enter AR track mode when you pointyourdevice to the sky.★ Smooth motion flow and quick response which is realized bycuttingedge signal processing technique.★ Superb high quality graphic display by enabling the retinadisplayof the device and the full screen anti-aliasingtechnologyemployment.Pro version ($2.99 to unlock):★ No ads & full main menu.★ Full 88 Constellations & 100+ deep sky objectswithmagnificent graphics.★ Search and guide you to stars, constellations, planets anddeepsky objects.★ 3D compass in AR mode, indicates position of objectsyousearched.★ Time Machine menu and location menu to let you explore moreontime and location dimension.★ Night mode switch, protecting eye when doing stargazingoutdoor.
Solar System Explorer 3D 2.7.8
Soar into space andexploredozensofplanets,moons and asteroids on an excitingjourneythroughoursolarsystem. High definition graphics andatmosphericmusicwillmakeyou feel like you are there!Features:★ HD graphics and awesome music and sound effects★ Easy to use and intuitive controls★ Detailed information about the places you visit★ Images based on real photos takenbytelescopesorNASAspacecraft★ Ideal educational introduction for kids★ An atmospheric experience in the vacuum of space!Easy to use controls make navigation a breeze.Asimpletapwillsend you soaring into the outer reaches ofdeepspace.Anothertapwill return you safely home to Earth.There’s lots to see and do. In additiontobeautifulgraphics,SolarSystem Explorer also includes a greatdealofinformationabout theplanetary systems you’ll visit.Learninghasnever beensoenjoyable!With the new free-flight option, you can takedirectcontrolandflythe spaceship yourself and become thepilot.Accompanied byarumblingengine, you’ll be swooping throughtheasteroidbelt,diving throughthe gas giant Saturn’s ringsandsurfing theupperatmosphere ofplanets. It’s the next best thingtoaspacewalk!The 3D models in this app are based onphotostakenbyNASAspacecraft and ground based telescopes. Becausesomeofthemoonsaround the gas giants have only been visited onceortwice,wemayhave partially complete images. Missingsurfacedetailfortheseobjects is estimated from what can beseen.In this solar system simulator youcanexplorethebrilliantblue-green Uranus, knocked onto its sidebyamassivecollision.Visit the proto-planet Ceres which makesuponethird ofthe massof the asteroid belt. Marvel atNeptune'smoonTriton whichorbitsin the opposite direction toProteus. Take inthesights oftheJupiter's heavily scarred moonCallisto, itssurfacepockmarkedbycountless impact craters.Places to visit in this solar system orrery:The Sun, otherwise known as SolPlanets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, MarsGas giant: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, NeptuneMoons: Luna, Deimos and Phobos, Callisto,Europa,Ganymede,Io,Mimas,Tethys, Enceladus, Dione, Rhea,Titan,Iapetus,Miranda,Umbriel,Ariel, Oberon, Titania,Triton,Proteus,CharonDwarf: Ceres, Vesta and PlutoAlso, catch up to NASA's Voyager spacecraft onitslonelyjourneyintothe cosmosThis is the 3D simulator for pocket astronomers!Download the old SolarExplorerLiteversionathttp://apps.burlock.org/solar-explorer-hd-can-download-lite/
Stellarium Mobile Sky Map
Stellarium Mobile Sky Map is afully-featuredplanetarium for your phone. It shows a realistic andaccurate nightsky map, just like what you see with the naked eye,binoculars or atelescope.The sensor control will also enable you to identify a star in justafew seconds, just by pointing the phone at the sky!This award-winning astronomy application is finally availableonAndroid featuring:* a catalog of over 600,000 stars displayed as a real timezoomablesky map* a catalog of many nebulae and galaxies, with pictures for someofthem* asterisms and illustrations of the constellations for severalskycultures* artificial satellites, including the InternationalSpaceStation* realistic Milky Way* realistic landscape and atmosphere with sunrise, sunset andlightpollution simulation* accurate simulation of stars extinction, andatmosphererefraction* 3D rendering of the major solar system planets andtheirsatellites* night mode (red)* GPS positioning, accelerometers control of the direction ofviewin the skyStellarium mobile Sky Map is created by two of theoriginaldevelopers of Stellarium, the Desktop version of thisfamousastronomy and planetarium stars chart app.
Mobile Observatory - Astronomy
Mobile Observatory is the perfect toolforanybody interested in the sky's wonders, from the occasionalskygazer to the passionate amateur astronomer.Do you want to know if the next lunar eclipse is visible fromyourlocation or when the next bright comet is visible? Would youliketo be notified by your smart phone next time, Jupiter and theMoonmeet in the sky? Do you want to know what the blazing brightobjectin the evening sky is? Do you want to be always up-to-datewhichcelestial events that are visible from your location? Thenthis appis a must-have for you!Mobile Observatory does not only include a live, zoomable skymapwhich tells you what sky object you are looking at but providesyouwith loads of detailed extra information on stars, planets,deepsky objects, meteor showers, comets, asteroids, lunar andsolareclipses as well as detailed ephemeris of all included skyobjectsand an interactive top-down view of the Solar System. Allthat injust one app!Main Features- Zoomable sky map showing stars, planets, asteroids, andmore(above and below the horizon)- Interactive top-down view of the Solar System- Live mode (point device on sky and get information on whatyousee)- Calendar showing detailed descriptions of celestial events- Push celestial events to your phone's calendar and set areminderalarm- Rise, set, and transit times for any object- Position of any object in the sky (altitude and direction)- Twilight times, length of day- Bright Star Catalog (~9000 stars) with detailed information- More than 400 000 additional stars from the PPM StarCatalog(Android 3.1 or higher required)- 2500 selected NGC objects (galaxies, clusters, ...)- Messier Catalog (110 objects) complete with images- Caldwell Catalog (110 objects) complete with images- Hidden Treasures Catalog (109 objects) complete with images- Meteor streams (begin, maximum, hourly rate, ...)- Lunar and solar eclipses information- Lunar librations, ascending node, maximum declination- Bright comets (automatically selected according to thedate)- Dwarf planets: The five known dwarf planets- Minor planets: bright, near Earth, trans-Neptune (more than10000in the database)- Update database online: download up-to-date orbital elementsofcomets and minor planets- Moon phases, the apparent view of the sun and planets- Current image of the Sun and sunspot number- Automatically generated visibility report for any object- Simulation of light pollution- Intuitive User Interface: quickly find what you arelookingfor- Widget with rise & set times of the Sun and Moon- Maintain your favorite locations in a list- Automatic location determination from the mobile networkorGPS- Select a location from a built-in database or online viaGoogleMaps- 400 observatory locations- Choose any time and date- Detailed ephemeris, visibility information of all objects- Dates of conjunctions between any object with planets ortheMoon- 3D-view of the Moon and the planets- Accurate calculations for dates between 1900 and 2100
Solar Walk Lite - Planetarium 3D: Planets System 2.7.5
An awesome 3D model of our solar system foryouto explore space! Solar Walk Lite - Planetarium app 3Dis atime-sensitive solar system and space simulator showing therealorbits, order, scale and motion of the Sun, allowing you toexploreall the 8 planets in real time, more than 20 moons,dwarfs,asteroids, comets, 9 Earth satellites, 9 dwarf planets andmorethan 50 stars. You can find and explore any celestial bodywiththis amazing solar system app!***BEST OF 2016***The Lite version of the well-known space simulator isabsolutelyfree, ad-supported and very small in size but containsall the mainfeatures and objects (stars, planets and moons,satellites, etc) ofour solar system.NO INTERNET CONNECTION IS REQUIRED!Explore space and get a little closer to our wonderful universewiththis awesome 3d model of our solar system!Exploration of our solar system has never been so easyandentertaining!🚀Planets and stars app - Main Features:💫 Space simulator: realistic space view with real-timepositions,order, size, inner structure of solar system planets andmoons,their orbits, stars, comets, satellites and othercelestialbodies.💫 Every planet and celestial body has an extensiveinformation:size, mass, orbital velocity, exploratory missions,thickness ofstructural layers, and photo gallery with real photostaken bytelescopes or NASA spacecrafts during the spacemissions.💫 Orrery Mode on/off - to see the schematic or realistic sizesanddistances between the solar system objects.💫 Anaglyph 3D on/off - if you have anaglyph 3D glasses youcanchoose this option to navigate through the solar system andenjoythe beauty of space and solar system planets.💫 Zoom-in to see objects in close up and Zoom-out to seetheposition of our solar system in Galaxy.💫 Planets 3D and 3D models of spacecraft in the applicationarebased on scientific data collected by ESA and NASA spacecraftsandground based telescopes.The best encyclopedia of the solar system!This is a great planetarium 3D, solar system app for thespaceexplorers. It works great for both kids and adults. Kidslovelearning about the planets, and the amazing graphicsandinformation provided in this space simulator makes it engagingandcaptivating. Kids will also enjoy "travel" through space to getanup-close view of the planets, moons, and stars. In fact, adultsmaynot be able to put this app down either!This space simulator is excellent for teachers to useforinstruction, and it is a great resource for students toexploreplanets and space as they learn more about the universe welive in.With Solar Walk Lite - Planetarium app 3D you dontneed atelescope to see the planets for real. Find sun, moon,planets andstars location in the planetarium app free.This 3D model of our solar system is a must-have for allspaceenthusiasts! Explore space with Solar Walk Lite!Main Objects to explore with solar system 3D simulator:Planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter,Saturn,Uranus, Neptune.Moons: Phobos, Deimos, Callisto, Ganymede, Europa,Io,Hyperion, Iapetus, Titan, Rhea, Dione, Tethys, Enceladus,Mimas,Oberon, Titania, Umbriel, Ariel, Miranda, Triton, Larissa,Proteus,Nereid, CharonDwarf planets and asteroids: Pluto, Ceres, Makemake,Haumea,Sedna, Eris, ErosComets: Hale-Bopp, Borrelly, Halley’sComet,Ikeya-ZhangSatellites: SEASAT, ERBS, Hubble SpaceTelescope,International Space Station (ISS), Aqua, Envisat, Suzaku,Daichi,CORONAS-PhotonStars: Sun, Sirius, Betelgeuse, Rigel Kentaurus.Get this solar system, planets and stars app now free andexplorespace with us!
Planetarium 1.3.6
This application allows you to view information about themaincelestial objects. Select the position of the observer, date,timeand time zone and display the various information andviewsavailable. Display rise, transit and set times of sun, moonandplanets of our solar system ! Display skyprojectionsincluding stars of the Bright Star Catalogue,constellations, someasterisms and meteor showers !Notifications are available tonot miss the various astronomicalphenomena of our sky. Theapplication can be added on your screen asa widget (do not installit on the sd memory card in this case).
StellaAccess Planetarium 4.4.5
StellaAccess is a full-featurednightskyplanetarium and observing app. When paired withStella,MeadeInstrument’s Wi-Fi adapter (sold-separately), you canevenremotelycontrol your Go-To telescope wirelessly through theapp.StellaAccess is your roadmap to the night sky and isacriticaltool necessary for discovering the universe. With it,youcan viewover 2.5 million night sky objects for any date andtime,identifyand locate targets to observe, read aboutcelestialobjects, andeducate yourself on the constellations.StellaAccess gives astronomers of all levelsauser-friendlygraphical interface for navigating the nightsky.Whether you’reexploring from the comfort of your home, a localparkor whiletraveling the world, StellaAccess lets you propel intothewondersof stars, deep space, planets, galaxies and more---allfromyourmobile device and no internet needed.Notable features:- Control and point your Meade telescope to any nightskyobjectabove the horizon wirelessly! Requires Meade’sStellaWi-Fitelescope controller (sold separately). Compatiblewithmanycompetitors telescopes too! See the fullcompatibilitylistbelow.-Find over 2.5 million objects in the sky includingplanets,moons,asteroids, comets, and even satellites such astheinternationalspace station (ISS) and Iridium flares.-Learn about the object you’re looking at with built inobjectdataand color astro photographs.-Orbit Mode: fly around the solar system and planets andsimulatetheviews from other worlds.-“Tonight at a Glance”: Gives you a tour of the best objectsinthenight sky based on your location and time-Replaces desktop astronomy software costing 10x more- Protect you dark adapted eyes using the built-inNightvisionmode.-Built-in panoramas of the horizon or create your own.-Powered by the award winning SkySafari software!-Astronomy resources section lets you stay connectedtolocalastronomy events.-Plan your observing session and share it with friends-No internet connection requiredCompatibility:- List of compatible telescopes for Meade’s StellaWi-Fitelescopecontroller:• Meade LX200 Classic / GPS / ACF• Meade LX400• Meade LX600/850• Meade LS / LT• Meade ETX• (when equipped with #497 or AudioStar Controller)• Meade LXD 55 / 75 / 650 / 750• Meade LX 80 / 90• Meade Magellan I• Meade Magellan II• StellarCAT ServoCAT• Celestron NexStar:• 5i / 8i / GPS / SLT / SE / Advanced GT• Celestron AVX / CGE / CGEM / CPC series• SkyWatcher SynScan• iOptron SmartStar / MiniTower• iOptron iEQ45 with 8406 controller• iOptron 8407 / 8408 contollers• Astro-Physics GTO• Losmandy Gemini• Vixen SkySensor 2000• Vixen StarBook / Sphinx• Orion Sirius / Atlas / SkyView Pro /• SkyQuest XTg / StarSeeker / HDX• Tangent Instruments BBox Encoder System• StellaCAT ServoCAT• Starmaster Sky Tracker• SiTech Controller• Takahashi Temma 2• Bisque Paramount + TheSkyX• Celestron AstroMaster• JMI NGC Max• Lumicon Sky Vector• Orion Sky Wizard / IntelliScope• Takahashi Super Navigator• Sky Commander• Losmandy DSC**Due to continuous firmware updates byindividualmanufacturers,we cannot guarantee compatibility withnon-Meadetelescopes.To learn more about StellaAccess go to www.meade.com.
