plugger
04-01-2011, 01:52 PM
I've had a Android device (HTC Desire) for a month or so now and I've been looking into Astronomy related apps to use on the device. Below is a list of what I've come across and am thinking of or currently using. You'll need AppBrain if you want most of these.
GPS Status
http://www.appbrain.com/app/gps-status-toolbox/com.eclipsim.gpsstatus2
Displays compass, GPS position, time, and built in level. I use it to level my mount and set GPS and time on my NexStar SE mount.
Google Sky
Pretty self explanatory
SkEye
http://www.appbrain.com/app/skeye/com.lavadip.skeye
SkEye is an advanced sky mapping application that also works as a PUSHTO guide for telescopes.
Where is Io
http://www.appbrain.com/app/where-is-io/net.dague.astro
Where is Io is an Astronomy application that calculates information on bodies in the solar system.
Heavens Above
http://www.appbrain.com/app/heavens-above/com.heavensabove
This application reveals all iridium flares and satellites (including international space station) passing by at your location.
Messier Objects
http://www.appbrain.com/app/messier-objects/com.firedale.messier
This astronomy app lets you record and keep track of your night sky findings of the Messier Objects.
Moon Widget
http://www.appbrain.com/app/moon-widget/se.astronet.android.moonwidget
MoonWidget is a little astronomy widget that displays the current phase of the moon. It also shows time for moonrise/moonset depending on your location.
I've also come across gotothat, a Google code project for controlling NexStar mounts with your phone. That said it doesn't appear that the project is active with only one developer and no movement for months.
Anyone found any other apps for Android that would relate?
GPS Status
http://www.appbrain.com/app/gps-status-toolbox/com.eclipsim.gpsstatus2
Displays compass, GPS position, time, and built in level. I use it to level my mount and set GPS and time on my NexStar SE mount.
Google Sky
Pretty self explanatory
SkEye
http://www.appbrain.com/app/skeye/com.lavadip.skeye
SkEye is an advanced sky mapping application that also works as a PUSHTO guide for telescopes.
Where is Io
http://www.appbrain.com/app/where-is-io/net.dague.astro
Where is Io is an Astronomy application that calculates information on bodies in the solar system.
Heavens Above
http://www.appbrain.com/app/heavens-above/com.heavensabove
This application reveals all iridium flares and satellites (including international space station) passing by at your location.
Messier Objects
http://www.appbrain.com/app/messier-objects/com.firedale.messier
This astronomy app lets you record and keep track of your night sky findings of the Messier Objects.
Moon Widget
http://www.appbrain.com/app/moon-widget/se.astronet.android.moonwidget
MoonWidget is a little astronomy widget that displays the current phase of the moon. It also shows time for moonrise/moonset depending on your location.
I've also come across gotothat, a Google code project for controlling NexStar mounts with your phone. That said it doesn't appear that the project is active with only one developer and no movement for months.
Anyone found any other apps for Android that would relate?