SkySafari Pro - iPad or Mac

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Hi All,

Is SkySafari better on the iPad or the MacBook Pro? I have permission to buy it :) but need objective views on the best platform.

I hope to eventually connect up to my scope via iPad Macbook for viewing and Astrophotography.

Your views will be very welcome :)

Craig

[Amaranthus]

I reckon on iPad - gives more flexibility to use it wherever you need it. It's a superb app, probably my favourite on the iPad, and it sees a LOT of use. I also use it when doing visual to control my mounts, but not for AP. For that, I use EQMOD on a PC.

[Wavytone]

It's best on an iPad - and I suggest using SkyFi to integrate it wirelessly with encoders on the mount so you can see where the scope is pointing. A MacBook is really awkward to use as an atlas or to see where the scope is pointing.

For imaging you'll
need the MacBook, though.

[Camelopardalis]

Why not just get Plus and get for iPad and Mac ;)

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What are the main differences between Plus and Pro? And anyone know why its more expensive on the Mac?

[Camelopardalis]

Check their website :P

http://skysafariastronomy.com/products/skysafari/index.html

Who knows why the price is higher for Mac :shrug:

[Amaranthus]

Library size. Details here: http://www.southernstars.com/products/skysafari/versions.html

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Thanks for the advice and suggestions guys.....I've bought Pro for the Mac and iPad ����

[Wedgie]

May I add another vote for the iPad!
Have SkySafari Pro on it and it's a very manageable form factor. Just about perfect.

[MattT]

I used the Plus on an ipod for a couple of years cause that's all I had and it was ok...a bit small when scope controls are on the screen. Ipad would be nicer!