Ad Astra - Star Atlas

Apple phone app doesn’t work The app itself is handy. I sprung for the in- app purchase and like the more detailed star charts. When opened on the watch, no data is displayed

Double dips on the unlock feature This app insists on you paying $1.99 for each iOS device that you want to see the large charts. This is the first time I’ve encountered this issue on any app. I reported this as well but the developer hasn’t responded. Please fix.

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Sun Moon Data Incorrect Sun Moon Data Incorrect - Data is incorrect as it does not acknowledge Standard time. Also, Civil Dusk precedes Astronomical Dusk.

Large maps terrible I bought the upgrade version to get the larger charts for each constellation. Example: Virgo constellation on large chart is in the upper right corner of the large chart and parts of it are not viewable. There are other examples. I bought it because Wil Tirion is the cartographer but I’m disappointed with these charts as presented. The constellation chosen should be in the center of the large charts. Buyer beware. Sorry developer, nice idea but issues with this app. Maybe update the large charts to put the constellations in the center of the page.

Love the app hate the review pop up! App is great but EVERY time I select a new constellation it asks me to provide a review. I already reviewed the app but it continues to ask!

Actually Update in response to developer: Fair enough. Worthless was needlessly unkind. I apologize, I’m sure you’re working hard on the app. I would find the app useful if I could see the coordinates of objects and if the app allowed me to zoom to just a section of a chart (again while showing coordinates). I’d really love that. I don’t always want the extras of an app like sky safari. Something like this app, nice and streamlined but with the additional features above (and below) would be great. Original review: The free version is worthless. Given that the app hasn’t been updated in a very long time (it doesn’t fill the screen on my iPhone X), I’m hesitant to try the “pro” version. The free version gives you a static image of each map. It would be useful if you could zoom and identify the coordinates of objects. But you can’t. You can sort of eyeball coordinates but that’s not the best way to know where to point your scope. (Mine is an old school refractor, no go to mount, just setting circles so don’t go throwing your shade my way about not knowing about astronomy). This is at best a one star app. Two stars in the hope that the pro version is actually useful.

Good entry-level guide This is a nice entry level atlas for amateur astronomers using binoculars and small scopes. Keep up the good work. Some corrections needed, but generally a worthwhile app.

Does not do what it’s supposed to There’s no information about constellations or objects. There’s no settings or menu. There’s no option to make a list of objects. Basically it’s just an image of the constellations from sky atlas. Pretty useless without the functions it claims to have.

For the erudite astronomer Not what one would call eye candy, but a great source of hard data mapping out the universe.