Planisphere App Reviews

I didnt think this app would be that great, but I was wrong. Cant wait to try this out in death valley. I highly recommend this. An app needs to be good for me to bother rating it, and I give this one a 5.

Very happy with this program; it does exactly what I want without a lot of unnecessary bells and whistles!

WISH I COULD GIVE THIS ,BUT NOT JUST YET. I WAS JUST CURIOUS AS TO WHY EARTH WASNT LISTED AS PART OF OUR SOLAR SYSTEMI MEAN.....IS IT MEAM I WRONGI FOUND THE LIST TO HAVE EVERYONE ELSE ON IT.....EXCEPT EARTH.IF IM MISTAKEN,OK.IF NOT,COULD YOU PLEASE INCLUDE IT IN YOUR NEXT UPDATEALSO,IVE FOUND THAT THE LETTERING IS WAY TO SMALL TO READ,COULD YOU IMPROVE UPON THAT AS WELL PLEASE I LIKE WHAT YOUVE DONE,I HOPE TO SEE SOME UPDATES SOON. DAVE MOORE SOUTH END BOSTON,MASS.  MY EYES ARENT WHAT THEY USED TO BE.

This app has five-star underpinnings, the kind youd expect from a developer whose Moon Map is coded as a fully rotateable, zoomable, rendered sphere, rather than just a bunch of photographs. With so much information presented with such clarity and ease of use at such a low price, this new entry is poised to become a favorite. Experienced astronomers will want it as a comprehensive quick reference, and beginners will be well rewarded with a fine download worth well more than its $0.99. This first release feels perfected like a third or fourth update, especially with its simple, efficient operation. Even so, for its fifth star, Id like to see more flexible hiding of objects not of current interest, to render the display easier to read: dim stars, constellation boundries, and the like. Id also appreciate if the delicate images were beefed up for forty-year-old eyes. Such a fine astronomy app at this price point could tip the curious into becoming ametuer astronomers. Support this developer. He deserves it. <><><><><> A Note to Dave Moore of South Boston: Serious planetaria (star charting apps) do not list Earth because they look outward; they list other objects one can see from Earth at a given time. Orreries (apps showing the relative motions of the planets) do show Earth, because they look inward, as though from outside the solar system, with Earth just another object to be studied. A few planeteria list the Earth as "always visible," a corny joke that can confuse beginners, an important clientele that deserves more respect. It sounds sarchastic, but is not: Its understood that if you want to see the stars and Messier objects, look up using Planisphere as a guide, but if you want to see the Earth, look down at your feet.

YOU have to update the time manually by going into the settings. The graphics, zoom function, and other features are first rate for a no-cost download. It sure beats carrying around one of the plastic plansipheres! But back to the major issue I have with this app. Step 1: Set your Location Step 2: Set current/use device time Step 3: Exit to the planisphere(main) window. Suppose its 8:00AM in Chicago on August 23rd. The planisphere displays accordingly. But now you want to see the sky in the Philippines - where you know its after dark. So you look up "Manila" in the location list, select it, and exit back out to the planisphere. Instead of a dark sky correctly showing what is overhead for the Philippines at 8PM - you see what 8:00AM would look like from that country! What the . . .?! Budapest Hungary: Same thing - except at 8AM there the sun(and the ecliptic) are much lower in the sky than in Manila. BUT - dont forget - while you were looking at the sky you pulled up at 8AM the time has become 8:06! Oops, gotta go back into the Settings and touch Time Now again! And now you can see what the sky looks like at 8:06AM in Paris, Rio De Janeiro, Tokyo, or anywhere your heart desires. Come on!! So basically this is just like the plastic plansiphere you may have had in school or seen in a nature shop - plastic horizon simulating your latitude, with disk below with all the stars and coordinates on it - that you have to set yourself! Otherwise, Id give it five stars.

Does what it says. Lots of layering options including deep sky objects so you can focus on what you want and leave out the other stuff. Very reasonable price. Nightlight. Nice job. I recommend it. Made for someone that will use it in the field.

The compass function displays incorrectly

Its works, not a super awesome app, but for 99cents its good. If you have an astronomy class it comes in handy or if you just like to know whats above you.

Totally awesome :D nice features

The idea is great but the calibration is inaccurate and there is no option to recalibrate at will. If calibration issues are fixed I would highly recommend this to friends. I hope to see some updates.

This is a great app to play around with! Works great! I just wish I could choose a specific date to view directly instead of going hour by hour into the future or past. Other than that minor issue, I love it!

I play around with this with my grand kids. It teaches them while having fun. Great app

I play around with this with my grand kids. It teaches them while having fun. Great app

This is a great app to play around with! Works great! I just wish I could choose a specific date to view directly instead of going hour by hour into the future or past. Other than that minor issue, I love it!

The idea is great but the calibration is inaccurate and there is no option to recalibrate at will. If calibration issues are fixed I would highly recommend this to friends. I hope to see some updates.

Totally awesome :D nice features

It's works, not a super awesome app, but for 99cents it's good. If you have an astronomy class it comes in handy or if you just like to know what's above you.

The compass function displays incorrectly

Does what it says. Lot's of layering options including deep sky objects so you can focus on what you want and leave out the other stuff. Very reasonable price. Nightlight. Nice job. I recommend it. Made for someone that will use it in the field.

YOU have to update the time manually by going into the settings. The graphics, zoom function, and other features are first rate for a no-cost download. It sure beats carrying around one of the plastic plansipheres! But back to the major issue I have with this app. Step 1: Set your Location Step 2: Set current/use device time Step 3: Exit to the planisphere(main) window. Suppose it's 8:00AM in Chicago on August 23rd. The planisphere displays accordingly. But now you want to see the sky in the Philippines - where you know its after dark. So you look up "Manila" in the location list, select it, and exit back out to the planisphere. Instead of a dark sky correctly showing what is overhead for the Philippines at 8PM - you see what 8:00AM would look like from that country! What the . . .?! Budapest Hungary: Same thing - except at 8AM there the sun(and the ecliptic) are much lower in the sky than in Manila. BUT - don't forget - while you were looking at the sky you pulled up at 8AM the time has become 8:06! Oops, gotta go back into the Settings and touch Time Now again! And now you can see what the sky looks like at 8:06AM in Paris, Rio De Janeiro, Tokyo, or anywhere your heart desires. Come on!! So basically this is just like the plastic plansiphere you may have had in school or seen in a nature shop - plastic horizon simulating your latitude, with disk below with all the stars and coordinates on it - that you have to set yourself! Otherwise, I'd give it five stars.

This app has five-star underpinnings, the kind you'd expect from a developer whose Moon Map is coded as a fully rotateable, zoomable, rendered sphere, rather than just a bunch of photographs. With so much information presented with such clarity and ease of use at such a low price, this new entry is poised to become a favorite. Experienced astronomers will want it as a comprehensive quick reference, and beginners will be well rewarded with a fine download worth well more than its $0.99. This first release feels perfected like a third or fourth update, especially with its simple, efficient operation. Even so, for its fifth star, I'd like to see more flexible hiding of objects not of current interest, to render the display easier to read: dim stars, constellation boundries, and the like. I'd also appreciate if the delicate images were beefed up for forty-year-old eyes. Such a fine astronomy app at this price point could tip the curious into becoming ametuer astronomers. Support this developer. He deserves it. <><><><><> A Note to Dave Moore of South Boston: Serious planetaria (star charting apps) do not list Earth because they look outward; they list other objects one can see from Earth at a given time. Orreries (apps showing the relative motions of the planets) do show Earth, because they look inward, as though from outside the solar system, with Earth just another object to be studied. A few planeteria list the Earth as "always visible," a corny joke that can confuse beginners, an important clientele that deserves more respect. It sounds sarchastic, but is not: It's understood that if you want to see the stars and Messier objects, look up using Planisphere as a guide, but if you want to see the Earth, look down at your feet.

WISH I COULD GIVE THIS ,BUT NOT JUST YET. I WAS JUST CURIOUS AS TO WHY EARTH WASN'T LISTED AS PART OF OUR SOLAR SYSTEMI MEAN.....IS IT MEAM I WRONGI FOUND THE LIST TO HAVE EVERYONE ELSE ON IT.....EXCEPT EARTH.IF I'M MISTAKEN,OK.IF NOT,COULD YOU PLEASE INCLUDE IT IN YOUR NEXT UPDATEALSO,I'VE FOUND THAT THE LETTERING IS WAY TO SMALL TO READ,COULD YOU IMPROVE UPON THAT AS WELL PLEASE I LIKE WHAT YOU'VE DONE,I HOPE TO SEE SOME UPDATE'S SOON. DAVE MOORE SOUTH END BOSTON,MASS.  MY EYE'S AREN'T WHAT THEY USED TO BE.

Very happy with this program; it does exactly what I want without a lot of unnecessary bells and whistles!