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ISS Transit Prediction Free

This application generates International Space Station (ISS) Transit Predictions for the Sun, Moon and Planets.
The user specifies a location, which includes latitude, longitude and elevation. The application downloads the latest orbital information (Two Line Elements or TLEs). The application generates a transit prediction map which contains prediction paths for each transit within a specified alert radius.

Pro Version Only: Specify and save multiple locations, Save multiple prediction maps for later viewing, add transit to Calendar, View maps with Google Earth, User specified Two Line Elements. No Ads.

USER INTERFACEThe main screen provides 4 buttons:•Location
- Press this button to add or select the prediction generation location•Two Line Elements (TLE)
- Press this button to download TLEs•Generate Prediction
- Press this button to start the prediction generation•View Prediction
- Press this button to view the prediction map or text file

The options menu provides the following:•Locations
- Press to add, select, edit or delete saved locations (Pro Version Only)•Predictions
- Press to view, share or delete saved prediction maps (Pro Version Only)•Settings
- Press to set user preferences•DEM Files
- Press to list or delete the downloaded DEM Data•Help
- Press to display this help page•About
- Press to display application version, credits and links

LOCATIONSAdd a named observing location by clicking the "Location" button accessible from the main screen.

The location coordinates can be entered in any of three methods:•Manually
- Enter latitude, longitude and elevation in the text boxes. Positive values represent North and East, negative values South and West. Elevation can be entered in meters or feet above sea level depending on the current prediction units setting. As the coordinates are typed, the map pans to the location. Press the search button to search for a location.•Map Input
- Use the map to zoom and pan to a location. Pressing the Set button sets the location name, coordinates and elevation in the text boxes. The elevation of the current coordinates is retrieved using the specified elevation data source setting. Switch between map and satellite modes by toggling the Map/Sat button.•GPS
- By pressing the GPS button, the application uses GPS to obtain location coordinates and elevation.Use the locations page accessible from the options menu to edit and delete saved locations.

GENERATING PREDICTIONSOnce a location has been entered and TLE have been downloaded, press the "Generate Prediction" button to begin prediction generation. The progress bar gives an indication of how long it will take to complete the process. Depending on your CPU speed, it can take a few minutes to generate the predictions. Pressing the cancel button will cancel the prediction.

VIEWING PREDICTIONSOnce the prediction generation is complete, the prediction map or text file can be viewed. Pressing the View Prediction button brings up the previously generated prediction map. The text button within the map view displays the prediction text. The Map/Sat button switches between Map mode and Satellite mode.

Within the map view press the Google Earth button to view the map in Google Earth (Pro Version Only). Press the save button to save the prediction for later viewing (Pro Version Only).Use the predictions page accessible from the options menu to view, share and delete previously saved prediction maps (Pro Version Only).

PERMISSIONSStorage: To store/delete elevation data needed for prediction generation as requested by userSystem Tools: To prevent device from sleeping during prediction generationNetwork Communications: To download ISS orbital elements from the internetYour Location: Fine (GPS) location. To obtain your current location if requested by userYour Accounts: Read Google service configuration. To display predictions using Google Maps (Required by Google)

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Reviews (16)

Ian. G. Jun 18, 2020     

Didn't work! Said there were 0 DEM files but didn't offer any explanation or suggestions. Thanks for getting back to me! I'd tried the download button but it had no effect. I'm not sure the menu options were there either! I've just reinstalled the app and this time it's found a DEM file and I've got the menu. The addresses listed are very precise but a little over 2 miles away, so I don't know how accurate the predictions will be.

A. G. u. Jan 16, 2019     

Looks interesting but tedious setup and ads that get in the way of usage make it almost useless. Uninstalled.

Dar. T. Jan 30, 2021     

Couldn't use the app at all. When I click on "predictions" , the app requires to get upgraded to Pro Version!

Bra. G. May 25, 2021     

A little confusing to understand, but works!

Sab. R. Jul 21, 2019     

Super hard to use, was not able to get a prediction

Jai. V. Mar 31, 2022     

Useless, asking to install files that are untrust.

RAN. B. Apr 19, 2018     

Prediction is with much - more details. Excellent App. I did not see any other App showing transits across the planets. It looka outstanding. However, I did/could not test yet its accuracy. If it is accurate - it is unparalleled. I will test very soon. However, I noticed time difference nearly 2 minutes (slow) in Sky Safari 4 in some cases. But one thing I noticed the centre line changed some times its position with times. WHY ? in details pl. And what is the difference between the two versions? ~ Ranjit

Jor. U. Jul 23, 2016     

I've used in the past and worked perfect. Now reinstalled and doesn't allow to see predictions map, only showing ads.it makes it useless.

A. G. u. Aug 25, 2016     

Very accurate predictions. Could you please make it predict sun transits and for more than 11 days? Cheers 👍

Joh. M. J. Feb 24, 2015     

Ads on the bottom and constant full screen ads popping up every step of the way. Deceptive or maybe too small close buttons interrupt the generation of predictions. No thanks, I'd pay the buck to get the pro version, but you've lost my trust on the bombardment of ads you've allowed. Once again the almighty dollar takes center stage over a working app.

A. G. u. May 4, 2017     

Today i saw my first iss solar transit, so many thanks for such amazing app

Dun. R. Aug 10, 2015     

Didnt hare it, just didnt work, wouldnt download required files

Ian. S. Apr 29, 2014     

I used this to plan my very first ISS solar transit and it worked perfectly, got some amazing shots. It's very easy to use, and will find any transit within 100 miles and 11 days. Author was very helpful and answered all my questions.

Ada. W. Jan 15, 2014     

I needed an app like this! Now it is time to hunt for ISS!

Mic. C. Aug 10, 2014     

So many persistent ads cant use it for more than one minute

A. G. u. Aug 3, 2018     

More ads than info.