i went to download an astronomy app on my iphone only to discover the are 50 of them . any input on which one is the best for tacking stars! etc>>
astronomy apps
Started by Rcooh361, 06/16/2020 07:09PM
Posted 06/16/2020 07:09PM
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Posted 06/17/2020 01:08AM
#1
Originally Posted by Robert Cuoccioi went to download an astronomy app on my iphone only to discover the are 50 of them . any input on which one is the best for tacking stars! etc>>
SkySafari is by all means the best.....from the free version right on up thru the pay versions. Been using it for years now. There is no substitute.....
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Posted 06/21/2020 08:47AM
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I agree with Greg. Sky Safari is excellent. Currently controlling my scopes with version 6 pro.
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