Polar Scope Align Pro
iOS Universel / Utilitaires
Polar Scope Align Pro is a complete toolkit for amateur astronomers: accurate polar alignment, deep-sky observing, astro weather, push-to/manual GoTo, iOptron mount WiFi control, widgets and more. All features and updates are free forever. Optional in-app purchases are just tips to support development.
POLAR ALIGNMENT
• Calculates Polaris or σ Octantis position for 30+ reticle types: iOptron, Astro-Physics, Takahashi, Skywatcher, Vixen, Celestron, Orion, Astrotrac and others*
• Atmospheric refraction correction for accuracy at any latitude
• Works with or without a polar scope
ALIGNMENT WITHOUT A POLAR SCOPE
• Daytime / No Polar Scope Alignment: works day and night with just your phone's gyro
• Camera Azimuth Calibration: use sun/moon/stars to calibrate gyro and align accurately without a compass, immune to magnetic interference
• Laser / Hop Align: nighttime alignment for maximum accuracy with a laser or a scope with no view of Polaris
• Live sky map guides you to the celestial pole in real time
PUSH TO (MANUAL GOTO)
• Attach your phone to any scope and convert it to manual/push GoTo
• Select from a large database and use direct push or more accurate hop-to mode
DEEP SKY OBJECT DATABASE
• 22,000+ objects with altitude graphs, rise/set times and more info
• Save and manage curated observing lists
• Filter, search, sort and push to any target
XASTERIA ASTRO WEATHER
• Hourly astronomy forecasts (7Timer, OpenWeather, MET Norway, Apple Weather)
• Aurora forecasts
• ISS and bright satellite pass predictions with sky chart
• Light pollution maps, satellite imagery and more
CALCULATORS & TOOLS
• 30+ calculators for observing and astrophotography
• Moon phase calendar with altitude graphs
• Solar eclipse calculator and simulator
• Bubble level & Compass
IOPTRON WIFI MOUNT CONTROL
• Connect to iOptron WiFi mounts
• Automatic date/time/location setup
• Directional control and GoTo via the DSO Database
• Sync to target
NIGHT-FRIENDLY
• Red, green or white night mode with dimmer
WIDGETS
• Tonight's weather, satellite passes and aurora forecast
APPLE WATCH COMPANION APP
• Graphic & text display of polar alignment
• Weather view
• Bubble level
• Day alignment & push/hop-to assist
• Moon/Sun rise/set/twilight/phase
* Full list of supported reticles:
Astro-Physics RAPAS & PASILL, iOptron, the latest Orion / Skywatcher, the Classic Skywatcher / Orion / Celestron / Meade / EXOS2 / Bresser / MSM, various versions of Takahashi EM-10/11/200/400/500, NJP, PM-1, P2-Z, the Telrad, Rigel QuikFinder, a couple for Astrotrac / Losmandy / Kenko / Avalon, the Vixen PF-L/Atlux/SX/SXD/SXP/AXD/GP/GP-DX/Polarie Polar Axis Scopes, a Konus and several Polar Finders: Tuthill, Explore Scientific 8x50, Meade 9x60, Vixen Polaris, Celestron 7x50, Carton Optical. PoleMaster help view for South Hemisphere users.
Quoi de neuf dans la dernière version ?
Version 7 brings improved daytime alignment and many more tools and features:
• Camera Azimuth Calibration added for Daytime / No Polar Scope alignment, using the Sun, Moon, planets or bright stars for higher accuracy instead of relying on the compass.
• Improved Daytime Alignment, Laser / Hop Align, and Push To compass/magnetometer handling.
• Phone mounting orientation options added for alignment and Push To tools.
• Sky maps added to Push To, Hop To, Laser / Hop Align, and Daytime Alignment.
• DSO Database lists can be saved, edited by swiping, and printed.
• Xasteria updates: Widgets available (weather, satellite pass and aurora), OpenWeather forecast, aurora forecast map, improved weather display with sun/moon altitude arcs, in-app satellite trajectories, and updated light pollution map.
• Bubble Level adds incline/slope percentage mode and Camera Az calibration support.
• Auto Night Mode added.
• New onboarding screens and improved help, especially for daytime calibration.
• Magnetic declination calculation restored.
• Various small fixes, including settings screen and iOS 26 compatibility updates.
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