Version 7.0

4 weeks ago

Version 7 brings improved daytime alignment and many more tools and features: • Camera Azimuth Calibration added for Daytime / No Polar Scope alignment, using the Sun, Moon, planets or bright stars for higher accuracy instead of relying on the compass. • Improved Daytime Alignment, Laser / Hop Align, and Push To compass/magnetometer handling. • Phone mounting orientation options added for alignment and Push To tools. • Sky maps added to Push To, Hop To, Laser / Hop Align, and Daytime Alignment. • DSO Database lists can be saved, edited by swiping, and printed. • Xasteria updates: Widgets available (weather, satellite pass and aurora), OpenWeather forecast, aurora forecast map, improved weather display with sun/moon altitude arcs, in-app satellite trajectories, and updated light pollution map. • Bubble Level adds incline/slope percentage mode and Camera Az calibration support. • Auto Night Mode added. • New onboarding screens and improved help, especially for daytime calibration. • Magnetic declination calculation restored. • Various small fixes, including settings screen and iOS 26 compatibility updates. Remember, the app never nags you with popups, so it gets very few ratings/reviews. Support it by rating it!

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About Polar Scope Align Pro

Polar Scope Align Pro is a complete toolkit for amateur astronomers: accurate polar alignment, deep-sky observing, astro weather, push-to/manual GoTo, iOptron mount WiFi control, widgets and more. All features and updates are free forever. Optional in-app purchases are just tips to support development. POLAR ALIGNMENT • Calculates Polaris or σ Octantis position for 30+ reticle types: iOptron, Astro-Physics, Takahashi, Skywatcher, Vixen, Celestron, Orion, Astrotrac and others* • Atmospheric refraction correction fo... Polar Scope Align Pro is a complete toolkit for amateur astronomers: accurate polar alignment, deep-sky observing, astro weather, push-to/manual GoTo, iOptron mount WiFi control, widgets and more. All features and updates are free forever. Optional in-app purchases are just tips to support development. POLAR ALIGNMENT • Calculates Polaris or σ Octantis position for 30+ reticle types: iOptron, Astro-Physics, Takahashi, Skywatcher, Vixen, Celestron, Orion, Astrotrac and others* • Atmospheric refraction correction for accuracy at any latitude • Works with or without a polar scope ALIGNMENT WITHOUT A POLAR SCOPE • Daytime / No Polar Scope Alignment: works day and night with just your phone's gyro • Camera Azimuth Calibration: use sun/moon/stars to calibrate gyro and align accurately without a compass, immune to magnetic interference • Laser / Hop Align: nighttime alignment for maximum accuracy with a laser or a scope with no view of Polaris • Live sky map guides you to the celestial pole in real time PUSH TO (MANUAL GOTO) • Attach your phone to any scope and convert it to manual/push GoTo • Select from a large database and use direct push or more accurate hop-to mode DEEP SKY OBJECT DATABASE • 22,000+ objects with altitude graphs, rise/set times and more info • Save and manage curated observing lists • Filter, search, sort and push to any target XASTERIA ASTRO WEATHER • Hourly astronomy forecasts (7Timer, OpenWeather, MET Norway, Apple Weather) • Aurora forecasts • ISS and bright satellite pass predictions with sky chart • Light pollution maps, satellite imagery and more CALCULATORS & TOOLS • 30+ calculators for observing and astrophotography • Moon phase calendar with altitude graphs • Solar eclipse calculator and simulator • Bubble level & Compass IOPTRON WIFI MOUNT CONTROL • Connect to iOptron WiFi mounts • Automatic date/time/location setup • Directional control and GoTo via the DSO Database • Sync to target NIGHT-FRIENDLY • Red, green or white night mode with dimmer WIDGETS • Tonight's weather, satellite passes and aurora forecast APPLE WATCH COMPANION APP • Graphic & text display of polar alignment • Weather view • Bubble level • Day alignment & push/hop-to assist • Moon/Sun rise/set/twilight/phase * Full list of supported reticles: Astro-Physics RAPAS & PASILL, iOptron, the latest Orion / Skywatcher, the Classic Skywatcher / Orion / Celestron / Meade / EXOS2 / Bresser / MSM, various versions of Takahashi EM-10/11/200/400/500, NJP, PM-1, P2-Z, the Telrad, Rigel QuikFinder, a couple for Astrotrac / Losmandy / Kenko / Avalon, the Vixen PF-L/Atlux/SX/SXD/SXP/AXD/GP/GP-DX/Polarie Polar Axis Scopes, a Konus and several Polar Finders: Tuthill, Explore Scientific 8x50, Meade 9x60, Vixen Polaris, Celestron 7x50, Carton Optical. PoleMaster help view for South Hemisphere users. Read full description

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