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Old 14-11-2014, 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by rogerg View Post
I don't understand why in the current time considering technology why someone would buy one of these rather than a phone or such device which can run the myriad of apps which do better. I'm not sure what the cheapest option is which has built in compass and level sensing - perhaps an iPod or an android phone of some description. The phone will show you a lot more information in a more user friendly manner and is smaller.

Of course only a few years ago the story was different.
Is there an app for phone or iPod that really helps locate or identify objects in the sky in real time? Not something like Starry Night, I mean something that works like the SkyScout (with arrows to go there)? Unfortunately though I have no phone or iPod. I usually use emails or Skype to talk...
I could need a new iPod though as the battery of my current mp3 player is going flat very quick now after a few years of use so I would have to buy something new soon anyway.
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