iPod / iPad owners heads up - SkySafari on sale

acropolite (Phil) · #1 03-11-2010, 11:22 PM

Sky safari (sky voyager) is on special for the next 3 days for just $4.99 as a Mactech special. Buy it you won't regret it. Btw if you have both the iPhone and iPad, sky safari installs on both at no extra cost. Sky safari runs with the skyfi wireless adapter for full telescope control or the soon to be released sky wire serial adapter.

iceman (Mike) · #2 04-11-2010, 10:07 AM

Comes up at $5.99 in my app store. It says $4.99 USD.

With the AUD > the US$, you'd think it'd be cheaper - not more expensive.

I've bought it anyway. Thanks for the heads-up.

allan gould · #3 04-11-2010, 11:44 PM

Phil
Thanks for the headsup. I managed to get it for $5.99. Still havnt given it a thorough go as I already have Starmap Pro which I really like.

danielsun · #4 05-11-2010, 12:28 AM

Thanks Phil, just bought it.

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Originally Posted by allan gould

Phil
Thanks for the headsup. I managed to get it for $5.99. Still havnt given it a thorough go as I already have Starmap Pro which I really like.

Same here Allan.

Chancellor (Jeff) · #5 05-11-2010, 11:22 AM

I have not used this, so I'm hoping someone else will be able to give some more information.
In any case, for a few days SkySafari will be on sale for $5.99 instead of $17.99.

Just in case anyone was looking to get this.

http://appshopper.com/education/skyvoyager

iceman (Mike) · #6 05-11-2010, 11:26 AM

Hi Jeff

Phil mentioned it here yesterday:
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...ad.php?t=67772

I'll merge the two threads.

Chancellor (Jeff) · #7 05-11-2010, 11:34 AM

Ahh, searching fail on my behalf. Thanks for moving the post Mike.

Octane (Humayun) · #8 05-11-2010, 01:28 PM

It is a wonderful application.

Bought it for free as a promotion for the 40th anniversary of the Lunar landing. The PC version was 1 cent. Or, perhaps it was the other way around. I can't remember. Anyway, it's great to quickly find out what's in the sky. And, now, to be able control your mount, etc. Killer!

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acropolite (Phil) · #9 05-11-2010, 08:27 PM

Now if they can just offer the SkyFi at 1/3 price.....

Stu Ward · #10 16-11-2010, 10:19 AM

I missed it back at full price now

allan gould · #11 16-11-2010, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by acropolite

Now if they can just offer the SkyFi at 1/3 price.....

Have been thinking of skyfi myself, just have to convince myself that I really need it (but it would Be nice).

Omaroo (Chris Malikoff) · #12 16-11-2010, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by allan gould

Have been thinking of skyfi myself, just have to convince myself that I really need it (but it would Be nice).

Maybe wait for "SkyWire" - about US$79 and coming soon. Being an iDevice 30-pin plug to RS-232 adapter, you'll need to be physically connected of course, rather than roaming around, but otherwise you have full control over your mounts goto functionality.

www.southernstars.com

I have one on pre-order, even though I have a SkyFi as well.

lacad01 (Adam) · #13 18-11-2010, 09:24 AM

Very interesting Chris, looks like a great alternative to EQ-mod especially for dark-sky sites, will save on having to lug the laptop around

RB (Andrew) · #14 18-11-2010, 09:51 AM

I agree Adam, that looks interesting Chis, thx for the heads-up.

acropolite (Phil) · #15 18-11-2010, 01:05 PM

I ordered a ski-fi yesterday, I think I'll wait and see what the serial wired adapter is like.

allan gould · #16 18-11-2010, 01:53 PM

This is totally weird - now my skysafari that I purchased just seizes up in the normal screen mode and it wont load up at all where as Starmap pro no problems. Im using OS 3.1 on my iphone.
Anyone else having problems?

allan gould · #17 18-11-2010, 02:29 PM

Re-booted the iphone and now all is well - go figure.

Omaroo (Chris Malikoff) · #18 18-11-2010, 02:53 PM

Just out of curiosity Allan, why are you still on v3.1? Most new apps are probably expecting iOS4 APIs by default, and your results are going to become a lot less predictable over time.

allan gould · #19 18-11-2010, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Omaroo

Just out of curiosity Allan, why are you still on v3.1? Most new apps are probably expecting iOS4 APIs by default, and your results are going to become a lot less predictable over time.

Because my Iphone was locked to AT&T and neither Apple or AT&T would unlock it so I had to jailbreak it to use in Australia. Hate Apple and Itunes but love the IPhone

Jules76 (Julian) · #20 18-11-2010, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by allan gould

Because my Iphone was locked to AT&T and neither Apple or AT&T would unlock it so I had to jailbreak it to use in Australia. Hate Apple and Itunes but love the IPhone

You know you can jailbreak 4.1. I have it on my jailbroken iPhone. It's currently the latest until 4.2 comes out in a week or so.