New version of FOViewer Android app live!

[Bas van Krieken]

I'm happy to inform you that the new version of FOViewer (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=JVC.FOViewerDX&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMS wxLDEsIkpWQy5GT1ZpZXdlckRYIl0.) has gone live!

The biggest change in this version is the introduction of the sun and planets! Some of you have asked me several times if I could include them, well, there you are :) The apparent size of the solar system objects is calculated in real-time using up-to-date solar system data from a web based service.

This version also has the much requested search option, called "Find object" which can be found in the menu of the app.

I hope you will enjoy all these new features and please let me know if you have any new request!

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[MrB]

Very Nice!
So when are you doing the iOS version? ;)

[Bas van Krieken]

To be honest?
As soon as I find an iOS developer who wants to do it for free :)

[MrB]

I wish I could help you, would love to have this app.
It's like having CCDCalc in your pocket. Very handy.

[Bas van Krieken]

You can now rotate the camera FOV and move the FOV over the preview image :)

[Bas van Krieken]

Hi everyone!

It's been a while, my last post was in 2012 8-|
But I return with good news, the FOViewer app has been completely redone!
You can find FOViewer in the Play store. (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=JVC.FOViewerDXFull)

FOViewer NG is a handy astronomy tool for every stargazer or astrophotographer. It allows you to calculate things like the magnification of your particular telescope and eyepiece combination. FOViewer NG will also show your field of view superimposed on astrophotos of well-known objects. That way you can get a good prediction of which eyepieces to use to optimally view your celestial targets.

Features? Features!
• Calculates the magnification, F ratio and field of view for a particular telescope / eyepiece combination.
• Calculates the exit pupil for a particular telescope / eyepiece combination.
• Alerts you when your magnifications goes beyond the maximum useful magnification of your telescope.
• Shows you your field of view as a circle drawn on high-res (up to 2000x2000px) full color photos of celestial objects. All objects of the Messier and NGC catalogue are available.
• Shows the field of view of your CCD camera or DSLR camera as a rectangle drawn on photos of celestial objects. The field of view rectangle can be rotated. All objects of the Messier and NGC catalogue are available.
• Let’s you add and remove your own telescopes, eyepieces, CCD camera's and barlow lenses.
• Shows your local time to help you configure your GOTO telescope.
• Shows your current GPS position.
• Shows you where magnetic north is by means of a compass.
• Shows you the current moonphase.
• Shows you a clear sky clock for your current location.
• Much more!

Screenshots? Screenshots!
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