Astro Locator

Polar Align

$4.99

Astro Locator makes it simple for astronomers to get their OTA "polar aligned" quickly and easily. It is of particular benefit to new astronomers who set up and break down each session, so is of great use to those without the luxury of an observatory. Astro Locator’s primary purpose is to help find Polaris or Sigma Octantis quickly and easily, so ensuring that the astronomer can get polar aligned quickly and easily. Displaying the current direction, elevation, latitude and longitude, altitude, moon phase, sunrise and sunset times as well as astro twilight times. All data required to quickly and effectively locate Polaris or Sigma Octantis displayed clearly on one screen. Astro Locator shows correct elevation. Accurate time shown in both UTC and local time zones for accurate setup and Iridium flares. View sunrise and sunset times, as well as astro twilight start and end times to know when viewing and imaging is possible. See the current moon phase. Today Extension: Whilst the sunrise & sunset, and astro twilight times are of course available within the app, they are also available for quick access as a Today Widget. Just a quick swipe down to view the days information.

Ratings & Reviews

  • 4.8
    out of 5
    65 Ratings

- Improved user interface. - Background Updates.

Version 1.8.0

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  • Data Not Linked to You

    The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:

    • Identifiers
    • Usage Data
    • Diagnostics

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Information

  • Seller
    • Progress Concepts Limited
  • Size
    • 27.6 MB
  • Category
    • Photo & Video
  • Compatibility
    Requires iOS 11.0 or later.
    • iPhone
      Requires iOS 11.0 or later.
    • iPad
      Requires iPadOS 11.0 or later.
    • iPod touch
      Requires iOS 11.0 or later.
  • Languages
    • English
  • Age Rating
    13+
  • Copyright
    • © 2014-2025 Progress Concepts Limited
  • Developer Website
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    • Supports

    • Family Sharing

      Up to six family members can use this app with Family Sharing enabled.

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