Star Gazing App

[IrishIroamed]

Kind of nerdy, but sometimes when outside at night, looking at the stars, I wonder what that is, especially is if I see some pattern.

Chicago Tribune a couple of weeks ago recommended the Star Walk app, but a digital compass is needed.

I found the Sky View app which only needs your location turned on. Point your phone at the sky and the app identifies constellations and planets using your camera. I already confirmed Ulsa Major (which includes the Big Dipper), Ulsa Minor (with the Little Dipper), and Mars. How cool is that!? Can't wait to get away from light pollution so I can try to identify some more. The only thing I don't like is the music, so I just mute it while looking.

Like I said nerdy , but cool.

[mitch5252]

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You little nerd, you!
(I think I have 2-3 stargazing apps, so you do not suffer nerdiness alone...)

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[elkriverrats]

Also guilty
I use Google Sky Maps - but seems like I changed a setting somehow. Went to use it last trip and the location seemed off. Hopefully I can figure it out soon - love using it at the beach where the sky is wide open.

[IrishIroamed]

Cool that I'm not alone, but I must a nerd who can't spell Ursa I'll have to look for Google version. What apps do you have Mitch

[mitch5252]

...Cool that I'm not alone, but I must a nerd who can't spell Ursa ...

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We knew what you meant...

I have Star Rover and Star Walk.
I only use Star Walk.
What do you mean by a "digital compass is needed"?
Like built-in to your device?

I'm gonna go look at Star View...

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[MandysMom]

Count me in, I have Go Sky Watch!

[mtngal]

Sky Guide here. . I love to look at the stars in the other side of the world!

[snowball]

will have to look into something of this nature
thanks for the idea
sheila

[carold]

Love that app. And you can point it anywhere including the ground and it will show you those constellations too. WOW! Can't believe this posted. cd

[monik7]

Count me in the WomenRV Nerd Club. Since my dad worked for NASA, my family spent a lot of nights looking at the stars. I liked it so much I took Astronomy in college. Thanks for the info on the app.
Sandi

[SoCalGalcas]

Wish I could stay up later in the night. Does this work at 5 AM? lyn

[MandysMom]

Lyn mine works day and night.

[Skippityboo]

I have Sky Guide on my iphone.

It buzzes my watch on a 5 min warning when it thinks I should look upwards