What happened to the SkyWeek app?

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UPDATE: This once-great app has been abandoned by Sky & Telescope magazine and died of neglect. Without notice or explanation, they ran away from its upkeep and now it is it is no more. It has passed on.

Is there a Telescope app for iPhone?

SkyView® Lite brings stargazing to everyone! Simply point your iPhone, iPad, or iPod at the sky to identify stars, constellations, satellites, and more!

Is there an app to see comets?

Mobile apps like SkySafari 6 for iOS and Android can display comet NEOWISE’s position in the sky at your location. In SkySafari 6, tap the Search icon and select the Brightest Comets option. Look for the entry for Comet C/2020 F3 (NEOWISE) and tap it.

Is there a Sky and Telescope app?

At Sky & Telescope, we make our own apps as well. The most popular, SkyWeek (free), puts our “This Week’s Sky at a Glance” column into app form. Each night’s highlight can be viewed on the built-in interactive sky chart.

How do I turn my iPhone into a telescope?

That’s where the SkyView Free app comes into play. SkyView Free is an augmented reality (AR) app for both iOS and Android that uses your smartphone’s camera to uncover constellations, planets and other celestial objects — and it doesn’t cost a dime.

Is the star Gazer app free?

Available for both, iOS and Android. A free app that contains in-app purchases. There is also a paid version of the app — Star Walk 2.

Where can I download the Luminos app?

This app is available only on the App Store for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Luminos is the award-winning, all-in-one astronomy app that goes beyond simple stargazing by combining millions of celestial objects into a beautifully-rendered space simulation to amaze you!

Is Luminos 9 compatible with iOS 17 and beyond?

Luminos 9 will continue to be updated for the next year, including ensuring that it’s compatible with iOS 16. Compatibility with iOS 17 and beyond is not guaranteed, but Luminos 9 is likely to continue working with future OS updates. It is also likely however that eventually an OS update will break Luminos 9,.

How can Luminos help me find objects?

If you’re fortunate enough to have a computer-controllable telescope, then Luminos can command it for you to find objects quickly and easily. Detailed data on every object is easily available within Luminos, even without an Internet connection.

Will family sharing still work with Luminos 9?

Yes, Family Sharing will still work and family members will still be able to use Luminos 9. When they want to install it, they’ll find it under your purchased apps in the App Store and not their own purchased apps, but they will be able to install it from yours.