Planet Finder +
· Astronomy Planetarium with the planets, 301 brightest stars and 10 closest stars, 10 brightest and 10 closest galaxies. · Camera can be switched on / off · Search and track celestials · Switch between automatic orientation (sensors) and manual orientation (touch and rotate / move screen) · Choose to display 328, 51 or 1 stars, galaxies (sun and the planets) · Plan your observations by time travelling the night sky 24 hours via the player interface · Capture screen and share via facebook, twitter, email ... · Switch to compass module
· Astronomy compass with 10 different celestial types (navigation between celestial types is 100% configurable) · My Sky: Unleash your creativity! Create your own compass view with your favorite celestials! · Solar system: positions of the planets, the Sun, the Moon and Pluto · Brightest stars: positions of the 10 brightest stars · Closest stars: positions of the 10 closest stars · Milkyway: structure of the milkyway (the milkyway arms, the center, the inner buldge and bar) · Brightest Galaxies: positions of the 10 brightest galaxies · Closest Galaxies: positions of the 10 closest galaxies · Closest Galaxy groups: positions of the 10 closest galaxy groups · Closest Superclusters: positions of the 10 closest superclusters · Universe edge: 10 furthest celestials observed in our universe
· Automatic orientation (sensors) or manual orientation of compass · Real time information about all celestials· Real time information about the satellites of Jupiter and Saturn· Real time information about the number of sunspots· 3D display of the Solar System planets, the Moon and Pluto· 3D display of most Solar System satellites· Rise, transit and set times all celestials· Player interface to pause, rewind and fast forward all celestials Extremely easy! Just launch the application to obtain an instant overview of the planets surrounding you. You're in the middle of the screen, on Earth, and the planets are being displayed around you. If a planet is above the Compass Ring and is highlighted, it's visible. If the planet is below the Compass Ring, towards the center of the Earth, it is shadowed and below your horizon. The same applies to all the other celestial types. Activate your starcraft engines and quickly travel around in the universe.
Planet Finder + comes with an advanced Augmented Reality Camera: Just point your phone to the sky and Planet Finder + will instantly switch to Augmented Reality Mode. Spot planets and stars through your mobile camera, take a snapshot and share via facebook, email, twitter or MMS!
Interact with the Augmented Reality View by activating its Player. Play, pause, rewind and fast forward the Solar System. This will render the trajectories of the planets and the moons of Jupiter and Saturn.
You can also track planets, stars and galaxies. Just follow the direction of the arrows and you'll spot your object in seconds!
Switch back to 2D Compass or Text View by lowering your mobile phone. Get more detailed information by touching a celestial item in the textlist.
Hit the 3D Planet icon for a detailed 3D view of planet/moon texture and check out the real time positions of the moons of Jupiter and Saturn.
Hit the RTS icon to display the planets rise/transit/set times or get the current number of sunspots by hitting the Sun 3D icon. Access the latest static information by tapping the Wiki icon.
(You'll need android version > 4.0.3 in order to use the camera in augmented reality mode.)
Category : Education
Reviews (29)
I think this is great! Someone said they couldn't use their camera but, I was able to in 3d mode.
it is very good application and easy to use , I advice to download it, if you want to broaden your mind.
Its horrible its shaky its not user friendly and tells you nothing about anything i want my money back and this should be free what a waste of money
I love looking at the planets and the fact that I can see where they are. I like being able to see them in my night sky
When the grandkids point into the night sky and say "What's THAT?", it is nice to have an answer.
not really easy to understand.
I expected to be able to use the camera with it so I uninstalled it but I can't get my money back
Not too user friendly.
The best app for planets finder
one of the best app
Easy to use
Haven't downloaded this app.
Rubbish I have not a clue how to use it
Best
Very informtive
Still learning how to use this app , but I do like it a lot ..
I cant get the compass to work properly its 90 deg out.
Very good application to find planets and galaxies and our solar systems with all their plnets.
Easy to use. One of my best apps.😀
Great astronomical tool
Tilting up does not trigger AR mode per instructions. Once in the AR search mode, there should be some live guidance arrows so the user can center the search object in the circle.
I have many astronomy apps but this is best for a really quick look and point.
Love it
Awesome, and at last I know what I am looking at whilst using my telescope and it is much better than any thing else I have tried and makes a refreshing change to find it works wonderfully well ,so very pleased and a standing ovation to the creator, thank you .
Anything big and bright in the sky just use this app to see what it is.
Mover
Easy to use very interesting
you can find anything you like with this thing.
Easy to use and very informative. Most likely one of the greatest astronomy apps you could have in your collection.