2017-10-04
Fantastic
Best program for determining your sky conditions!
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#86 in Top Grossing Apps > Weather
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#55 in Top Grossing iPad Apps > Weather
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Description
Astrospheric is the most advanced forecasting service for North American astronomers
Using the amazing astronomy data produced by the Canadian Meteorological Center, NOAA, NCEP, and more, Astrospheric quickly produces a highly accurate 48 hour forecast for any location in the United States or Canada.
Overlaying cloud, transparency, seeing, light pollution data, and more onto a map makes it simple to visually see upcoming weather trends.
Features
Forecast
• 48 hour, hour-by-hour forecast
• Extended 10 day cloud forecast
• Updated every 12 hours
• Sky data: cloud, sky transparency, and seeing
• Ground data: wind, temperature, and humidity
• Precise rise and set times for both the sun and moon
Map
• Cloud, transparency, and seeing map layers for most of North America
• Infrared satellite updated every 30 minutes
• Aerosol optical depth at 3 wavelengths
• Jet stream data
• Easily scrub through the 48 hour forecast with each layer
• Worldwide light pollution data
Moon
• Precise altitude and illumination information
• List of upcoming moon phases with dates
Favorites
• Easily save favorite locations for easy access
• Favorites roam between your devices and browser (www.astrospheric.com)
• All favorites have pre-generated cloud forecasts for a quick view of the weather
Site Mode
• Information necessary to quickly set up your GOTO tracking mount
• Available even if you don’t have a network connection
What's New in Version 3.1
• New visible light and water vapor satellite imagery available
• Now producing hourly cloud and transparency map images
• Improved map controls
• Updated for iPhone X and other bug fixes!
Information
Developer
Categories
Version
3.1
Size
16.5 MB
Game Center
No
VPP Device Licensing
Yes
Rating
Rated: 4+
Compatibility
iOS 9.1 or later
Devices
iPad Air, iPad mini 4 (Cellular), iPad mini 3, iPad mini (5th Generation), iPad Pro (11-inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (6th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro, iPad mini (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation), iPod touch (6th Generation), iPad mini Retina (Cellular), iPad Air (Cellular), iPad Air 2 (Cellular), iPad mini 4, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation), iPad (5th Generation) Wi-Fi, iPad Air (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (Cellular), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPhone 8 Plus, iPad Pro (9.7-inch), iPhone XR, iPad Air 2, iPad (6th generation) Wi-Fi, iPad Air (3rd generation), iPhone 8, iPad Pro (10.5-inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPhone 6s, iPad Pro (9.7-inch) (Cellular), iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone XS Max, iPhone 6, iPhone X, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone XS, iPad Pro (10.5-inch), iPhone SE, iPhone 5s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPad mini 3 (Cellular), iPad Pro (11-inch)
Languages
English
App Store: Customer Ratings
Ratings & Reviews
5.0 of 5 (24 Ratings)
App Store: Customer Reviews
2017-08-24
Big fan!!
This is my go to app for getting accurate forecasts for stargazing visibility, very accurate and far superior to some of the other apps I've tried. Highly recommend!
2017-08-12
Very impressed
In a couple of weeks of use at two locations it's been close enough to right that I've made good astro viewing planning decisions. Thanks to the developers!
2017-07-24
Very Useful!
I use several apps to predict observing conditions, and this one is usually the most accurate.
2017-06-30
Great for planning!
So far, this app is great for seeing what the sky conditions look like for a night under the stars (hopefully not clouds).
2017-05-14
Why?
The app is a slower and harder to read version of the venerable Clear Sky Clock.
The map showing cloudiness or another quantity should be able to animate without having to be manually "stepped" back and forth. I can do that on the actual Clear Sky Clock.
I thought this app would really be better somehow. It is a solution in search of a problem. Sorry.
2017-04-30
Excellent
The app is very well done! It's professional, easy to use and provides a lot of value for us Amateur Astronomers who are planning a night out. I would recommend this to everyone who has an interest in star gazing. The fact that it's free makes it even easier to recommend; I would have paid for this! 🤓
2017-04-19
Been waiting for an app like this...
For a long time! Finally it's here!
2017-04-18
Pretty accurate!
Been using this app for about a week and I've found it to be very accurate forecasting the same night's viewing conditions.
2017-04-14
Excellent Resource
Better presentation of data than CSC.
2017-04-13
Very handy for astronomy
Brings all the info from the Clear Sky Clock into a modern and mobile friendly interface.
2017-04-09
Easy-to-read Sky Forecast
This is an excellent app that deserves a place on every astronomer's phone.
I've used Clear Sky Charts (CSC) for a long time. CSC is backed with some great data, but it is quite dated in its user experience.
For awhile now I've been looking for a replacement. I think Astrospheric is it! Astrospheric builds on the data from the Canadian Meteorological Center in new and better ways.
2017-03-13
A real "star gazer's" app
If you want to do any astrophotography or plain star gazing this is a great app. Has all the most accurate data at your fingertips. You will be able to discover the best viewing locations in your relative neighborhood within.... the cosmos!
2017-02-25
Best Planning app for Astrophotography
Well made and does every you need
2017-01-28
Useful and well made!
This app makes planning my astrophotography trips super easy. You can see light pollution maps to find a good dark site and then look up the forecast to make sure it will be good conditions. The moon phase calendar is helpful too. Would be great to get a reminder when the next new moon is coming up so I can check out conditions.