Galactic Compass 4+
To the middle of the Milky Way
Mwie Ltd
Designed for iPhone
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- Free
iPhone Screenshots
Description
To the middle of the Milky Way
Galactic Compass presents you with a floating arrow with one purpose: to point the direction of the central supermassive black hole of the Milky Way galaxy, known as Sagittarius A*.
The middle of the galaxy is 26,000 light years.. but which way?
The direction depends on:
- the time of day
- your location
- the position of the Earth in its orbit
It's hard to figure out in your head.
Well now the answer is in your pocket. If you're ever lost, Galactic Compass can show you the way.
What’s New
Version 1.4
New feature! Enable the compass background to see the horizon and also the ecliptic – the edge-on position of our Solar System.
Also, in the new Debug screen... want to know when "galaxyrise" and "galaxyset" are today? Now there's a chart for that! (Yes I just made up those words.)
Ratings and Reviews
Sense of direction
Fascinating. Something I’d never thought about, the black hole at the centre of our galaxy was just somewhere up there. Suddenly I find it’s often below my feet and it sooooo far away. Some might consider this a trifling thing to know but I find it simultaneously leaves me a feeling humility and wonder.
Thanks for an app that though seemingly simple, is clearly improving with every iteration and bizarrely addictive — without wasting great swathes of my day.
Quite reliable
As someone who loves exploring the vastness of space, I don't often look for guidance to find the centre of the universe. However, I must admit, this app has been surprisingly helpful during those moments when the cosmos becomes a bit too overwhelming. It's a handy navigator for anyone who occasionally needs a bit of assistance amidst the stars. A simple yet effective tool for all of us aspiring space explorers.
Works well
Easy to use and navigate throughout galaxy while hitchhiking.
App Privacy
The developer, Mwie Ltd, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy.
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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Information
- Provider
- Mwie Ltd
- Size
- 13.7 MB
- Category
- Travel
- Compatibility
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- iPhone
- Requires iOS 16.4 or later.
- Mac
- Requires macOS 13.3 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
- Apple Vision
- Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- Languages
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English
- Age Rating
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2024 Acts Not Facts
- Price
- Free