Luminos Pro
Astronomy companion for iOS
Free · In‑App Purchases
Luminos Pro is the world's best all-in-one astronomy app, offering everything from star gazing to 3D galaxy exploration. With the largest built-in databases of any mobile astronomy app and on-device recommendations, Luminos Pro brings you a custom experience no matter where you go!
Luminos Pro includes many free features, including 5 million stars, constellations, 5,000 years of eclipses, all of the planets and moons in the solar system, Messier objects, comets, bright satellites, and meteor showers. Also included for free is motion-tracking with AR and VR modes, an Apple Watch app, and desktop widgets for iOS!
Upgrade to a subscription or All-Access Pass and you get 3D flight to ride along with satellites, spacecraft, asteroids, or comets, or to fly to planets or their moons, exoplanets, most stars, and many star clusters, plus you get weather forecasts, making it easy to plan the best night for stargazing!
With a subscription or All-Access Pass you'll also get over 250 million Gaia DR3 stars, double stars from the Washington Double Star Catalog, variable stars from the General Catalog of Variable Stars and Gaia, exoplanets, spacecraft, all satellite categories, all asteroids from the Minor Planet Center, observation lists, observation equipment, telescope control, and comprehensive viewing recommendations!
Luminos Pro makes the beauty of the night sky accessible to seasoned astronomers and newcomers alike by combining vast databases with the latest in mobile technology and simple design. The result is an easy to use app with beautiful graphics and powerful features. Luminos Pro invites you to unlock the mysteries of the universe, no matter where you are!
more This app is phenomenal. Smooth and slick interface and design that is VERY rare to see in most astronomy apps today with this amount of robust features. Regardless if you have casual interest in just pointing your phone at the sky to see what’s up there at night or your an avid astronomer with a telescope who does visual and / or imaging this app serves both categories equally well!This type of app / interface should set the example for others! Great work and in astronomy this is so rare to say but it’s actually a fair AND affordable price! Great work!
This app is phenomenal. Smooth and slick interface and design that is VERY rare to see in most astronomy apps today with this amount of robust features. Regardless if you have casual interest in just pointing your phone at the sky to see what’s up there at night or your an avid astronomer with a telescope who does visual and / or imaging this app serves both categories equally well!This type of app / interface should set the example for others! Great work and in astronomy this is so rare to say but it’s actually a fair AND affordable price! Great work!
I paid for a version of Luminos 9 still have the same phone and operating system and now it no longer works which I feel is pretty lame especially after paying for it. All of this subscription stuff is nothing but a chincy way of getting constant money from people. I used to use the app all of the time and now I can’t without paying for a subscription. To me that is lame and I am sad that you took that route. Now I have a useless app that just crashes whenever I start it. Boo to that what a shame that you made such a great app and now I can’t even use it.... it’s a sad day for me and my daughter at least let my paid app still work... that makes no sense to me. Last thing I need is to be paying a subscription for something. It’s pretty lame that I can spend money on a great app and now I can’t even use it anymore. I feel like I got ripped off.
Developer Response Hello there! I'd like to help you with updating Luminos 9. Although it's no longer available for sale in the App Store, it's still fully functional. To update it, please follow these steps:1. Open the App Store on your device.2. Go to your App Store account and open the "Purchased Apps" list.3. Search for "Luminos" in your purchased apps.4. Once you find it, select it to initiate the update process.Please note that you might need to delete the old copy of the app before you can install the updated version from your "Purchased" list. Keep that in mind as you proceed.It can still be installed on all of your devices and it still supports Family Sharing so your spouse and kids can also install it, but they have to look in your purchased apps list to find it because I no longer offer it for sale in the App Store.If you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to me at support@wobbleworks.com. I'm more than happy to assist you. Please note that I don't often monitor reviews for support questions, so it's faster to contact me directly via email for a faster response.Thank you for using Luminos, - John
I paid for a version of Luminos 9 still have the same phone and operating system and now it no longer works which I feel is pretty lame especially after paying for it. All of this subscription stuff is nothing but a chincy way of getting constant money from people. I used to use the app all of the time and now I can’t without paying for a subscription. To me that is lame and I am sad that you took that route. Now I have a useless app that just crashes whenever I start it. Boo to that what a shame that you made such a great app and now I can’t even use it.... it’s a sad day for me and my daughter at least let my paid app still work... that makes no sense to me. Last thing I need is to be paying a subscription for something. It’s pretty lame that I can spend money on a great app and now I can’t even use it anymore. I feel like I got ripped off.
Hello there! I'd like to help you with updating Luminos 9. Although it's no longer available for sale in the App Store, it's still fully functional. To update it, please follow these steps:1. Open the App Store on your device.2. Go to your App Store account and open the "Purchased Apps" list.3. Search for "Luminos" in your purchased apps.4. Once you find it, select it to initiate the update process.Please note that you might need to delete the old copy of the app before you can install the updated version from your "Purchased" list. Keep that in mind as you proceed.It can still be installed on all of your devices and it still supports Family Sharing so your spouse and kids can also install it, but they have to look in your purchased apps list to find it because I no longer offer it for sale in the App Store.If you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to me at support@wobbleworks.com. I'm more than happy to assist you. Please note that I don't often monitor reviews for support questions, so it's faster to contact me directly via email for a faster response.Thank you for using Luminos, - John
Lifetime member and worth every cent!As an avid astronomy buff, I have tried just about all of the sky map apps over the last decade or so and this is still my favorite and just keeps getting better. So easy to find what I am looking for without having to repeatedly bring up multiple menus, etc..This latest update addressed a small oversight in past versions; we now have distances for globular clusters.CheerZ!
Lifetime member and worth every cent!As an avid astronomy buff, I have tried just about all of the sky map apps over the last decade or so and this is still my favorite and just keeps getting better. So easy to find what I am looking for without having to repeatedly bring up multiple menus, etc..This latest update addressed a small oversight in past versions; we now have distances for globular clusters.CheerZ!
Really? I bought Luminos because it wasn’t a subscription. Now features I paid for are subscription only. I fully agree with the other reviewers, this is terrible customer service and deceptive. I paid good money for this app because it had extensive features for scope control. Now I find that those features which I paif for are locked behind a paywall? To the developers: this is thievery, you stole our money and broke our promises. Reading your responses to other reviewers, I can say: I wish I never paid you money; you call the truth and concerns of your customers ‘lies.’ I hope you lose all your customers, never get a single $ for your crooked subscriptions, and go out of business.
Developer Response Luminos Pro is a separate app and has always been based on subscriptions. You're thinking of Luminos, which is also here on the app store and I've kept it updated so it still works with the current versions of iOS.
Really? I bought Luminos because it wasn’t a subscription. Now features I paid for are subscription only. I fully agree with the other reviewers, this is terrible customer service and deceptive. I paid good money for this app because it had extensive features for scope control. Now I find that those features which I paif for are locked behind a paywall? To the developers: this is thievery, you stole our money and broke our promises. Reading your responses to other reviewers, I can say: I wish I never paid you money; you call the truth and concerns of your customers ‘lies.’ I hope you lose all your customers, never get a single $ for your crooked subscriptions, and go out of business.
Luminos Pro is a separate app and has always been based on subscriptions. You're thinking of Luminos, which is also here on the app store and I've kept it updated so it still works with the current versions of iOS.
This update adds transit times to Live Data and enables multipoint alignment for Astro-Physics mounts. It also includes several fixes, including improved Gaia searches, more reliable rendering, and smoother Milky Way and analemma displays.
13.1 11/26/2025
This major update brings powerful new features and refinements across the app. The sky now looks more realistic than ever thanks to a new high-resolution Earth atmosphere model with smoother color gradients. Sky View supports dynamic text sizes for better readability, and you can now import Observer Pro horizon files (.hrz) for precise local horizons.
Telescope control has gained major improvements: Luminos Pro now supports game controllers (joysticks), adds pulse guiding for many telescope models, and introduces Touch Guiding for intuitive control without needing to look at the screen. Observation settings are easier to access, and Hour Angle is now included in all objects’ Live Data.
There are also many fixes and interface improvements throughout the app — from better layouts on small screens to smoother tracking markers and more consistent colors. Crashes in city and field-of-view editors have been resolved, Uranus’ rings are visible again, and numerous display and navigation bugs have been eliminated. Thank you for sharing your crash reports and helping make Luminos Pro better with every release.
13.0 11/01/2025
In this update, I’ve made the Messier, Caldwell, Herschel, and Herschel II lists available to all users without a subscription. Deep-space images now appear in the sky view for everyone, and I’ve fixed an issue so that searching for deep-space objects works correctly without a subscription.
12.4.1 06/22/2025
I’m pleased to introduce version 12.4 of Luminos Pro, which brings a suite of new visual and data enhancements. Spacecraft and satellites now feature realistic 3D graphics, including a highly detailed model of the International Space Station and a brand-new rendering of the Chandra X-ray Observatory. You can also now use polygonal Stellarium landscapes, and search for planetary nebulae using their Abell designations. Also added is a Zoom stop for the equipment calculator's current field of view. Several bugs have also been fixed, see the release notes in the app for a comprehensive list. Clear skies!
12.4 05/30/2025
Luminos Pro 12.3 integrates NASA’s high-precision HORIZONS data for asteroid tracking, automatically switching to this data as asteroids approach Earth, ensuring you have the most accurate position information during each close approach.
In addition, the Tonight panel now features flyovers of the International Space Station and the Hubble Space Telescope. The location settings have been redesigned for a more intuitive experience, and orbiting now automatically switches to a non-rotating frame when viewing objects from a distance. Lastly, motion tracking now preserves your selected time to make visual planning simpler, and a crash when search results include certain exoplanets has been fixed.
12.3 03/20/2025
This update adds extra details to conjunction news items, adds eclipse timelines, and displays lunar eclipses in the Tonight panel's pull‐down calendar. There are also several other feature improvements and bug fixes, please refer to the release notes for a complete list of changes.
12.2 03/07/2025
Version 12.1 adds space-insensitive searching to simplify asteroid name queries, and adds a new ESO image of RCW 38. The search function has also been fixed so it doesn't crash when double stars aren't installed.
12.1 02/19/2025
Version 12.0 brings significant updates and new features to Luminos Pro. You can now explore up to one billion Gaia DR3 stars and discover newly added Wolf-Rayet stars. The Washington Double Star catalog has been updated to the November 2024 edition, and the exoplanet database includes nearly 2,000 new discoveries. Additionally, the ATNF Pulsar Catalog (psrcat) has been upgraded to version 2.5.1, and the General Catalog of Variable Stars (GCVS) has been updated to version 5.1.
Several fixes improve the app’s functionality. GCVS designations now consistently display the correct constellation, and notes load and save properly. "Beautiful Pairing" news items provide accurate rise and set times, and searching for "double double" now correctly locates Epsilon Lyra. Finally, habitable zone calculations have been enhanced, especially for M-class stars like Trappist-1.
12.0 02/03/2025
This update introduces several exciting new features and enhancements to enrich the experience for both amateur and professional astronomers. The most significant addition is support for Stellarium landscapes. This feature allows you to view photographic landscapes by traveling to the locations where they were taken, and you can also select one of these landscapes to display at your home location. Over twenty landscapes are included for download within the app, and you can add more landscapes from online repositories. Additionally, the update includes bug fixes, new translations, and various tweaks throughout the app to improve overall performance and usability.
11.1 06/27/2024
This update adds many new features, including Gaia DR3, Pulsars, new deep space images, improved searching, widgets, and much more! See the in-app release notes for a complete list.
11.0 03/27/2024
This update adds information on nearly 250 newly discovered exoplanets. A highlight is the HD 110067 system, featuring six planets in remarkably resonant orbits. Also in this update is the November 2023 release of the Washington Double Star Catalog, ensuring you have the most current and accurate information for your observations!
Clear skies,
- John
10.7.1 12/05/2023
This update brings a host of enhancements and fixes, further improving the user experience for both amateur and professional astronomers. Key features include an update to the Celestrak data URLs, ensuring users have access to the most current satellite data. Additionally, new categories for "GEO Protected Zone" and "GEO Protected Zone Plus" satellites have been added. This update also adds a setting that allows users to disable animations when changing locations, streamlining the app's usability.
Several improvements have also been made to enhance the app's accuracy and responsiveness. The phrasing of opposition events in the Tonight panel has been corrected to reflect accurate descriptions both before and after the event. For comet enthusiasts, the Tonight panel now displays the longer of two appearances when a comet is visible at both dawn and dusk. The layout of the satellite settings has been reworked for better clarity and ease of use. Lastly, the search function has been optimized to respond faster during its first use, significantly enhancing the overall responsiveness of the app.
10.7 11/17/2023
This update adds compatibility with iOS 17
10.6.2 10/02/2023
This update introduces a variety of enhancements. New JWST images are now available, along with the addition of the star Earendel, and refinements to moon phase data. The latest versions of the Washington Double Star (WDS) catalog, exoplanets database, and surface feature databases for various celestial bodies have been implemented. Additionally, several bugs have been fixed; please refer to the detailed release notes for a comprehensive list.
Update 10.6.1: A crash which could occur while rendering asteroid or comet orbits has been fixed
10.6.1 08/28/2023
This update introduces a variety of enhancements. New JWST images are now available, along with the addition of the star Earendel, and refinements to moon phase data. The latest versions of the Washington Double Star (WDS) catalog, exoplanets database, and surface feature databases for various celestial bodies have been implemented. Additionally, several bugs have been fixed; please refer to the detailed release notes for a comprehensive list.
10.6 08/26/2023
I'm pleased to present the latest update for Luminos Pro, which incorporates an array of innovative features and improvements designed to enhance your astronomical observing experience.
A standout addition is the new Augmented Reality (AR) mode in motion tracking. This feature overlays graphics onto live video, making it simpler to identify celestial objects and pinpoint observing targets. There are two AR modes for you to explore: one where graphics appear behind physical obstacles like buildings and trees, and another where the graphics overlay everything. While the former has a unique appeal, please note that ARKit's object detection may be less accurate in low light conditions, hence the latter mode is recommended for night-time usage. The classic Virtual Reality mode remains available and can be selected at the top of the screen during motion tracking.
Alongside this, new target "focus" modes have been incorporated in motion tracking, enabling you to highlight specific categories such as planets & stars, deep space, or satellites, while minimizing or removing other objects. The ability to manually adjust the compass alignment to better synchronize the graphics with the real sky has also been added to all motion tracking modes.
I am also introducing the All-Access Pass, which offers you all the advanced features of Luminos Pro for a one-time payment, eliminating the need for subscriptions. To celebrate this, I am offering a 25% discount for those who've subscribed for a year or more, and a limited-time 10% introductory discount for everyone. The pass is compatible with Apple's Family Sharing, meaning a single purchase covers your whole family.
The user interface for custom locations has been revamped for a more user-friendly experience. Your custom locations are stored in iCloud Drive and will sync across all your devices. The location files are in JSON format, and you can generate your own files, placing them in the iCloud Drive > Luminos > Locations folder for automatic recognition by the app. The app can now also automatically adjust its time zone to match the selected location, simplifying target finding and event viewing for different places.
This update also includes numerous other features like labels on the celestial poles, a re-designed pointer for offscreen objects, automatic labels for bright satellites, the ability to filter eclipse lists by eclipse type, and local times on eclipse map popups. Performance and battery life have been improved, and numerous bugs have been addressed, including random crashes, distance errors to galaxies, and enhanced detection for visible satellite flyovers. You can find a comprehensive list of new features and bug fixes in the in-app release notes.
I hope you'll enjoy exploring these new features and improvements. Your feedback is always welcome, and greatly contributes to the continuous enhancement of Luminos Pro.
Clear skies,
- John
Changes in version 10.5.7:
• Feature - Added JWST Rho Ohiuchi image
• Feature - Deep space object diameter is included in the summary
• Feature - The Browser no longer automatically closes when clearing the selection
• Feature - Star downloads show a progress bar in the sky view while downloading
• Fixed - Location shows coordinates in Settings when not near a named place
• Fixed - The activity indicator works reliably on the Asteroids page
• Fixed - Meteor showers render correctly from space
• Fixed - The layout of items within certain gridded sections (tonight's best, meteor showers) has been improved
10.5.7 07/19/2023
I'm pleased to present the latest update for Luminos Pro, which incorporates an array of innovative features and improvements designed to enhance your astronomical observing experience.
A standout addition is the new Augmented Reality (AR) mode in motion tracking. This feature overlays graphics onto live video, making it simpler to identify celestial objects and pinpoint observing targets. There are two AR modes for you to explore: one where graphics appear behind physical obstacles like buildings and trees, and another where the graphics overlay everything. While the former has a unique appeal, please note that ARKit's object detection may be less accurate in low light conditions, hence the latter mode is recommended for night-time usage. The classic Virtual Reality mode remains available and can be selected at the top of the screen during motion tracking.
Alongside this, new target "focus" modes have been incorporated in motion tracking, enabling you to highlight specific categories such as planets & stars, deep space, or satellites, while minimizing or removing other objects. The ability to manually adjust the compass alignment to better synchronize the graphics with the real sky has also been added to all motion tracking modes.
I am also introducing the All-Access Pass, which offers you all the advanced features of Luminos Pro for a one-time payment, eliminating the need for subscriptions. To celebrate this, I am offering a 25% discount for those who've subscribed for a year or more, and a limited-time 10% introductory discount for everyone. The pass is compatible with Apple's Family Sharing, meaning a single purchase covers your whole family.
The user interface for custom locations has been revamped for a more user-friendly experience. Your custom locations are stored in iCloud Drive and will sync across all your devices. The location files are in JSON format, and you can generate your own files, placing them in the iCloud Drive > Luminos > Locations folder for automatic recognition by the app. The app can now also automatically adjust its time zone to match the selected location, simplifying target finding and event viewing for different places.
This update also includes numerous other features like labels on the celestial poles, a re-designed pointer for offscreen objects, automatic labels for bright satellites, the ability to filter eclipse lists by eclipse type, and local times on eclipse map popups. Performance and battery life have been improved, and numerous bugs have been addressed, including random crashes, distance errors to galaxies, and enhanced detection for visible satellite flyovers. You can find a comprehensive list of new features and bug fixes in the in-app release notes.
I hope you'll enjoy exploring these new features and improvements. Your feedback is always welcome, and greatly contributes to the continuous enhancement of Luminos Pro.
Clear skies,
- John
10.5.6 06/23/2023
I'm thrilled to present the latest update for Luminos Pro, which incorporates an array of innovative features and improvements designed to enhance your astronomical observing experience.
A standout addition is the new Augmented Reality (AR) mode in motion tracking. This feature overlays graphics onto live video, making it simpler to identify celestial objects and pinpoint observing targets. There are two AR modes for you to explore: one where graphics appear behind physical obstacles like buildings and trees, and another where the graphics overlay everything. While the former has a unique appeal, please note that ARKit's object detection may be less accurate in low light conditions, hence the latter mode is recommended for night-time usage. The classic Virtual Reality mode remains available and can be selected at the top of the screen during motion tracking.
Alongside this, new target "focus" modes have been incorporated in motion tracking, enabling you to highlight specific categories such as planets & stars, deep space, or satellites, while minimizing or removing other objects. The ability to manually adjust the compass alignment to better synchronize the graphics with the real sky has also been added to all motion tracking modes.
I am also introducing the All-Access Pass, which offers you all the advanced features of Luminos Pro for a one-time payment, eliminating the need for subscriptions. To celebrate this, I am offering a 25% discount for those who've subscribed for a year or more, and a limited-time 10% introductory discount for everyone. The pass is compatible with Apple's Family Sharing, meaning a single purchase covers your whole family.
The user interface for custom locations has been revamped for a more user-friendly experience. Your custom locations are stored in iCloud Drive and will sync across all your devices. The location files are in JSON format, and you can generate your own files, placing them in the iCloud Drive > Luminos > Locations folder for automatic recognition by the app. The app can now also automatically adjust its time zone to match the selected location, simplifying target finding and event viewing for different places.
This update also includes numerous other features like labels on the celestial poles, a re-designed pointer for offscreen objects, automatic labels for bright satellites, the ability to filter eclipse lists by eclipse type, and local times on eclipse map popups. Performance and battery life have been improved, and numerous bugs have been addressed, including random crashes, distance errors to galaxies, and enhanced detection for visible satellite flyovers. You can find a comprehensive list of new features and bug fixes in the in-app release notes.
I hope you'll enjoy exploring these new features and improvements. Your feedback is always welcome, and greatly contributes to the continuous enhancement of Luminos Pro.
Clear skies,
- John
Update 10.5.1: Fixed crash which could occur when canceling your subscription
Update 10.5.2: Fixed crash which occurred when zooming all the way in on stars, and fixed subscription wording to mention the all-access pass too
Update 10.5.3: Updated satellite articles, fixed translation errors, fixed label placement, fixed user-interface bugs
Update 10.5.4: Added more satellite articles, fixed time speed controls
Update 10.5.5: Improvements in manually entering coordinates and fixes for various settings
10.5.5 06/21/2023
I'm thrilled to present the latest update for Luminos Pro, which incorporates an array of innovative features and improvements designed to enhance your astronomical observing experience.
A standout addition is the new Augmented Reality (AR) mode in motion tracking. This feature overlays graphics onto live video, making it simpler to identify celestial objects and pinpoint observing targets. There are two AR modes for you to explore: one where graphics appear behind physical obstacles like buildings and trees, and another where the graphics overlay everything. While the former has a unique appeal, please note that ARKit's object detection may be less accurate in low light conditions, hence the latter mode is recommended for night-time usage. The classic Virtual Reality mode remains available and can be selected at the top of the screen during motion tracking.
Alongside this, new target "focus" modes have been incorporated in motion tracking, enabling you to highlight specific categories such as planets & stars, deep space, or satellites, while minimizing or removing other objects. The ability to manually adjust the compass alignment to better synchronize the graphics with the real sky has also been added to all motion tracking modes.
I am also introducing the All-Access Pass, which offers you all the advanced features of Luminos Pro for a one-time payment, eliminating the need for subscriptions. To celebrate this, I am offering a 25% discount for those who've subscribed for a year or more, and a limited-time 10% introductory discount for everyone. The pass is compatible with Apple's Family Sharing, meaning a single purchase covers your whole family.
The user interface for custom locations has been revamped for a more user-friendly experience. Your custom locations are stored in iCloud Drive and will sync across all your devices. The location files are in JSON format, and you can generate your own files, placing them in the iCloud Drive > Luminos > Locations folder for automatic recognition by the app. The app can now also automatically adjust its time zone to match the selected location, simplifying target finding and event viewing for different places.
This update also includes numerous other features like labels on the celestial poles, a re-designed pointer for offscreen objects, automatic labels for bright satellites, the ability to filter eclipse lists by eclipse type, and local times on eclipse map popups. Performance and battery life have been improved, and numerous bugs have been addressed, including random crashes, distance errors to galaxies, and enhanced detection for visible satellite flyovers. You can find a comprehensive list of new features and bug fixes in the in-app release notes.
I hope you'll enjoy exploring these new features and improvements. Your feedback is always welcome, and greatly contributes to the continuous enhancement of Luminos Pro.
Clear skies,
- John
Update 10.5.1: Fixed crash which could occur when canceling your subscription
Update 10.5.2: Fixed crash which occurred when zooming all the way in on stars, and fixed subscription wording to mention the all-access pass too
Update 10.5.3: Updated satellite articles, fixed translation errors, fixed label placement, fixed user-interface bugs
Update 10.5.4: Added more satellite articles, fixed time speed controls
10.5.4 06/17/2023
I'm thrilled to present the latest update for Luminos Pro, which incorporates an array of innovative features and improvements designed to enhance your astronomical observing experience.
A standout addition is the new Augmented Reality (AR) mode in motion tracking. This feature overlays graphics onto live video, making it simpler to identify celestial objects and pinpoint observing targets. There are two AR modes for you to explore: one where graphics appear behind physical obstacles like buildings and trees, and another where the graphics overlay everything. While the former has a unique appeal, please note that ARKit's object detection may be less accurate in low light conditions, hence the latter mode is recommended for night-time usage. The classic Virtual Reality mode remains available and can be selected at the top of the screen during motion tracking.
Alongside this, new target "focus" modes have been incorporated in motion tracking, enabling you to highlight specific categories such as planets & stars, deep space, or satellites, while minimizing or removing other objects. The ability to manually adjust the compass alignment to better synchronize the graphics with the real sky has also been added to all motion tracking modes.
I am also introducing the All-Access Pass, which offers you all the advanced features of Luminos Pro for a one-time payment, eliminating the need for subscriptions. To celebrate this, I am offering a 25% discount for those who've subscribed for a year or more, and a limited-time 10% introductory discount for everyone. The pass is compatible with Apple's Family Sharing, meaning a single purchase covers your whole family.
The user interface for custom locations has been revamped for a more user-friendly experience. Your custom locations are stored in iCloud Drive and will sync across all your devices. The location files are in JSON format, and you can generate your own files, placing them in the iCloud Drive > Luminos > Locations folder for automatic recognition by the app. The app can now also automatically adjust its time zone to match the selected location, simplifying target finding and event viewing for different places.
This update also includes numerous other features like labels on the celestial poles, a re-designed pointer for offscreen objects, automatic labels for bright satellites, the ability to filter eclipse lists by eclipse type, and local times on eclipse map popups. Performance and battery life have been improved, and numerous bugs have been addressed, including random crashes, distance errors to galaxies, and enhanced detection for visible satellite flyovers. You can find a comprehensive list of new features and bug fixes in the in-app release notes.
I hope you'll enjoy exploring these new features and improvements. Your feedback is always welcome, and greatly contributes to the continuous enhancement of Luminos Pro.
Clear skies,
- John
Update 10.5.1: Fixed crash which could occur when canceling your subscription
Update 10.5.2: Fixed crash which occurred when zooming all the way in on stars, and fixed subscription wording to mention the all-access pass too
Update 10.5.3: Updated satellite articles, fixed translation errors, fixed label placement, fixed user-interface bugs
10.5.3 06/15/2023
I'm thrilled to present the latest update for Luminos Pro, which incorporates an array of innovative features and improvements designed to enhance your astronomical observing experience.
A standout addition is the new Augmented Reality (AR) mode in motion tracking. This feature overlays graphics onto live video, making it simpler to identify celestial objects and pinpoint observing targets. There are two AR modes for you to explore: one where graphics appear behind physical obstacles like buildings and trees, and another where the graphics overlay everything. While the former has a unique appeal, please note that ARKit's object detection may be less accurate in low light conditions, hence the latter mode is recommended for night-time usage. The classic Virtual Reality mode remains available and can be selected at the top of the screen during motion tracking.
Alongside this, new target "focus" modes have been incorporated in motion tracking, enabling you to highlight specific categories such as planets & stars, deep space, or satellites, while minimizing or removing other objects. The ability to manually adjust the compass alignment to better synchronize the graphics with the real sky has also been added to all motion tracking modes.
I am also introducing the All-Access Pass, which offers you all the advanced features of Luminos Pro for a one-time payment, eliminating the need for subscriptions. To celebrate this, I am offering a 25% discount for those who've subscribed for a year or more, and a limited-time 10% introductory discount for everyone. The pass is compatible with Apple's Family Sharing, meaning a single purchase covers your whole family.
The user interface for custom locations has been revamped for a more user-friendly experience. Your custom locations are stored in iCloud Drive and will sync across all your devices. The location files are in JSON format, and you can generate your own files, placing them in the iCloud Drive > Luminos > Locations folder for automatic recognition by the app. The app can now also automatically adjust its time zone to match the selected location, simplifying target finding and event viewing for different places.
This update also includes numerous other features like labels on the celestial poles, a re-designed pointer for offscreen objects, automatic labels for bright satellites, the ability to filter eclipse lists by eclipse type, and local times on eclipse map popups. Performance and battery life have been improved, and numerous bugs have been addressed, including random crashes, distance errors to galaxies, and enhanced detection for visible satellite flyovers. You can find a comprehensive list of new features and bug fixes in the in-app release notes.
I hope you'll enjoy exploring these new features and improvements. Your feedback is always welcome, and greatly contributes to the continuous enhancement of Luminos Pro.
Clear skies,
- John
Update 10.5.1: Fixed crash which could occur when canceling your subscription
Update 10.5.2: Fixed crash which occurred when zooming all the way in on stars, and fixed subscription wording to mention the all-access pass too
10.5.2 06/13/2023
I'm thrilled to present the latest update for Luminos Pro, which incorporates an array of innovative features and improvements designed to enhance your astronomical observing experience.
A standout addition is the new Augmented Reality (AR) mode in motion tracking. This feature overlays graphics onto live video, making it simpler to identify celestial objects and pinpoint observing targets. There are two AR modes for you to explore: one where graphics appear behind physical obstacles like buildings and trees, and another where the graphics overlay everything. While the former has a unique appeal, please note that ARKit's object detection may be less accurate in low light conditions, hence the latter mode is recommended for night-time usage. The classic Virtual Reality mode remains available and can be selected at the top of the screen during motion tracking.
Alongside this, new target "focus" modes have been incorporated in motion tracking, enabling you to highlight specific categories such as planets & stars, deep space, or satellites, while minimizing or removing other objects. The ability to manually adjust the compass alignment to better synchronize the graphics with the real sky has also been added to all motion tracking modes.
I am also introducing the All-Access Pass, which offers you all the advanced features of Luminos Pro for a one-time payment, eliminating the need for subscriptions. To celebrate this, I am offering a 25% discount for those who've subscribed for a year or more, and a limited-time 10% introductory discount for everyone. The pass is compatible with Apple's Family Sharing, meaning a single purchase covers your whole family.
The user interface for custom locations has been revamped for a more user-friendly experience. Your custom locations are stored in iCloud Drive and will sync across all your devices. The location files are in JSON format, and you can generate your own files, placing them in the iCloud Drive > Luminos > Locations folder for automatic recognition by the app. The app can now also automatically adjust its time zone to match the selected location, simplifying target finding and event viewing for different places.
This update also includes numerous other features like labels on the celestial poles, a re-designed pointer for offscreen objects, automatic labels for bright satellites, the ability to filter eclipse lists by eclipse type, and local times on eclipse map popups. Performance and battery life have been improved, and numerous bugs have been addressed, including random crashes, distance errors to galaxies, and enhanced detection for visible satellite flyovers. You can find a comprehensive list of new features and bug fixes in the in-app release notes.
I hope you'll enjoy exploring these new features and improvements. Your feedback is always welcome, and greatly contributes to the continuous enhancement of Luminos Pro.
Clear skies,
- John
10.5.1 06/10/2023
I'm thrilled to present the latest update for Luminos Pro, which incorporates an array of innovative features and improvements designed to enhance your astronomical observing experience.
A standout addition is the new Augmented Reality (AR) mode in motion tracking. This feature overlays graphics onto live video, making it simpler to identify celestial objects and pinpoint observing targets. There are two AR modes for you to explore: one where graphics appear behind physical obstacles like buildings and trees, and another where the graphics overlay everything. While the former has a unique appeal, please note that ARKit's object detection may be less accurate in low light conditions, hence the latter mode is recommended for night-time usage. The classic Virtual Reality mode remains available and can be selected at the top of the screen during motion tracking.
Alongside this, new target "focus" modes have been incorporated in motion tracking, enabling you to highlight specific categories such as planets & stars, deep space, or satellites, while minimizing or removing other objects. The ability to manually adjust the compass alignment to better synchronize the graphics with the real sky has also been added to all motion tracking modes.
I am also introducing the All-Access Pass, which offers you all the advanced features of Luminos Pro for a one-time payment, eliminating the need for subscriptions. To celebrate this, I am offering a 25% discount for those who've subscribed for a year or more, and a limited-time 10% introductory discount for everyone. The pass is compatible with Apple's Family Sharing, meaning a single purchase covers your whole family.
The user interface for custom locations has been revamped for a more user-friendly experience. Your custom locations are stored in iCloud Drive and will sync across all your devices. The location files are in JSON format, and you can generate your own files, placing them in the iCloud Drive > Luminos > Locations folder for automatic recognition by the app. The app can now also automatically adjust its time zone to match the selected location, simplifying target finding and event viewing for different places.
This update also includes numerous other features like labels on the celestial poles, a re-designed pointer for offscreen objects, automatic labels for bright satellites, the ability to filter eclipse lists by eclipse type, and local times on eclipse map popups. Performance and battery life have been improved, and numerous bugs have been addressed, including random crashes, distance errors to galaxies, and enhanced detection for visible satellite flyovers. You can find a comprehensive list of new features and bug fixes in the in-app release notes.
I hope you'll enjoy exploring these new features and improvements. Your feedback is always welcome, and greatly contributes to the continuous enhancement of Luminos Pro.
Clear skies,
- John
10.5 06/09/2023
• Feature - Updated star names with IAU 2022 changes
• Feature - Multi-star systems are named for the Flamsteed name of the primary star, when available (Bayer names are already used in this way)
• Feature - Bayer ids support partial searching
• Feature - Updated Washington Double Star Catalog to January 2023
• Feature - Comets descibe their closest approach to Earth if it's within the next year
• Feature - Visible comets are listed in Tonight's events
• Feature - Altitude charts highlight the best viewing time
• Fixed - Bayer / variable stars with latin letter names, such as P Cygni, are no longer case sensitive during searches
• Fixed - Fixed broken Tycho - Gaia DR2 crossmatches
• Fixed - Fixed names for Hipparcos stars with numbers greater than HIP 100000
• Fixed - Stray lines no longer appear in constellation stick figures
• Fixed - Provisional designations for comets are formatted correctly
• Fixed - Deep space settings look better when expanding or collapsing
• Fixed - Labels for faint stars are prioritized correctly
• Fixed - The Orion Nebula image is aligned correctly in the Sky View
• Fixed - LBN and LDN objects are no longer displayed in the Sky View, but they can still be searched and browsed in the Browse menu
• Fixed - Added missing translations
10.4.1 03/09/2023
This update adds a new exoplanet category for detected molecules, and also adds a brightness control to allow deep space symbols to be adjusted independently of the label brightness. The Sky View has also been modified to always show Messier objects and to suppress large faint objects when the field of view is very wide (greater than 30°). Here is the full list of changes in this update:
• Feature - Added a new category for exoplanets with detected molecules
• Feature - The brightness of deep space symbols can be adjusted independently of the label brightness
• Feature - Messier objects are always shown in the sky view unless specifically disabled
• Feature - ESO and LBN objects are not shown at very wide (> 30°) fields of view
• Fixed - Detected molecules and elements for exoplanets look nicer
• Fixed - The app no longer crashes at startup when app metadata is missing
10.4 01/31/2023
This update adds transit times to Live Data and enables multipoint alignment for Astro-Physics mounts. It also includes several fixes, including improved Gaia searches, more reliable rendering, and smoother Milky Way and analemma displays.
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