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SkySafari 6 Pro Positive Reviews

Awesome! Except?This app is great except that every time I go to use it, if I haven’t used it for a week the app won’t open and I have to delete it and download again. I then must re-enter all my scope data. What a hassle huh? A real short coming for such a well thought out app. Still, it beats using the controller that came with my scope, especially in the field and, in cold weather. If not for that I would give 5 stars, maybe they’ll fix it. Addendum, it appears I may be mistaken about having to reload my equipment data. I know I had to the first time I deleted the app but in subsequent deletes I discovered that my equipment data and observer lists were still there. They must store that elsewhere on the smart phone. That being the case I’m changing my rating to 5 stars despite the glitch. To the developer, you requested specific information but provided a link to your support community without any way to reach you. It’s version 6.7.6.2 , when I touch the icon to open the app the opening page displays momentarily then quits and returns to my phones Home Screen. That’s all I can tell you. Am using iPhone 8 with automatic iOS updates..Alaskaman 1963Version: 6.8.0

IncreadibleI’m using this app to control a Celestron 8” EdgeHD on an AVX German Equatorial Mount. The Network interface is via Celestron’s SkyPortal WiFi adapter. This app is a huge improvement over Celestron’s own hand controller. The alignment is process is faster, and the tracking accuracy has been excellent. The app has improved my entire astronomical experience with a wealth of data and having the ability to customize the “scope display” using the exact specifications of my gear. This is also great for simulating the FoV of various eyepieces and imaging equipment for possible future purchases, and for planning imaging session dates & times. The telescope controls are smooth and everything works great. I can certainly tell that some serious effort has been put into this app. The only changes I could suggest would be to enlarge the telescope directional buttons. With a hand controller, you can feel the buttons physically, and it’s easier to direct the scope without having to come off the eyepiece to look at the hand controller. Having these controls on screen makes it a little more difficult to make small finely-tuned adjustments..MacHutchVersion: 6.2.0

Works when it wants to but great when it doesThis app was great when I first loaded it a little over a year ago but now the connection stability is intermittent. Also, when I turn the screen off and stick the phone in my pocket to observe a target then, turn the phone back on to use the app, reconnection is slow and at times it will not connect and I’ll lose alignment. There also seems to be a bit of a lag between completing three star alignment and start of tracking which brings the target off center. So, if you goto a target it will also be off center or sometimes out of FOV and you have to do a little searching around to find the object. I try to fix this by centering the object in the eyepiece the hitting align in the app but this function work maybe half the time. The lag also happens with the Celestron hand controller so it may be a scope software issue. When using this app you are connecting it via the telescopes wifi so if you want to control any other devices via wifi (I use a Sony a7ii for Astrophotography connected via wifi) you will need another phone, laptop, tablet to control both simultaneously. The live telescope view does not work 90% of the time..Largo 1972Version: 6.8.3

Great but version 6 could have been betterI have been a SkySafari Pro user since version 3. As an amateur astronomer and astrophotographer, I consider this app an essential tool for planning targets for both outreach and imaging due to the convenience of having this powerful app on my phone. I consider this a 5 star app but am only giving 4 stars on version 6 for the following reasons and the upgrade experience could have been better. 1. I held off upgrading from 5 to 6 for a year. I expected most of the bugs to be wrung out by now but when I upgraded after taking advantage of the 50% off, I found an existing basic feature in 5 not working in 6 and one of the new key selling point features not working either. SC is aware of these issues and have already fixed one and will be coming out with a fix for the other soon in 6.6.3. 2. The new features since 5 did not seem to be worth upgrading. Augmented Reality is probably the most interesting one but I am not sure how useful it will be to me. The voice control is all but useless. The reorganization of the toolbar seems to be an improvement but I am still trying to get used to it. The planner and graph are fairly simplistic but may be of some use to me. The main reason for my upgrading is to get the latest supported version. I am still a very happy SkySafari user and am just offering my review as constructive criticism..JeffinSugarLandVersion: 6.6.2

One of the best available - but having some problems with in-app upgradesThis is a remarkable tool and is definitely great for serious stargazers as well those new to the hobby. However, as mentioned by others, the in-App purchases look to be very interesting, but have problems installing correctly. For instance, I purchased the Apollo Missions add on and, despite my best efforts, it still won’t launch. I even uninstalled and reinstalled the whole app and still no success. Maybe it’s not compatible with Apple’s newest OS? Who knows. But I am unable to get any support from the developers in the forum. At this point, I wished I could get a refund. It‘a not much money...but it is the principle. They need to remove them until the problem is fixed..AmillVmillVersion: 6.8.0

There Is No OtherThe amount of information, calculations, and corresponding graphics output (or telescope control) being done (in the palm of your hand), is mind-boggling! And yet, the controls are well implemented and intuitive. Plus, for all this, its cost is amazingly economical! If only we had another “Einstein” to make use of all this technology, and take that next “giant leap” in our theories. I fear, though, that someone like him would never be heard in today’s science, which has become almost as dogmatic as the medieval church. Only one scientist, in all the science shows I’ve watched, has CORRECTLY said that “true science” is about being “wrong” as well as about being “right”! Almost every other scientist has said something like: And we sat on our findings for a year or two, and recalculated them over and over again, for fear of making a mistake and being “wrong”. Most common human endeavors are NOT competitions (especially science), as TV and the Internet would have us believe. We really do all live on this tiny “blue dot” together! Spend just a few minutes with this app, and you’ll get all the proof you need for Carl Sagan’s comment, said so long ago about the Voyager I photograph of the planets..AppPERFORMANCEVersion: 6.5.0

I come back to this app often 😍I love this app!!! My fav thing about it is the level of customization that I can apply, depending on how I'm using it on a given night (or day). One caveat though. Once in awhile information about an object may seem a little off. So confirm with multiple sources. That doesn't bother me because I love researching and picture surfing anyway. A recent example is the object known as SagDEG. My version of SkySafari Pro has it as 46,000 light years from Earth. Elsewhere, it is thought to be 70,000 light years from Earth (which seems more likely to me for a couple of reasons). But get the app, enjoy it, and dig deep into the info. Let SkySafari be your guide, and the vast night sky will astonish you over and over again..Blue PineVersion: 6.8.5

Amazing Precision!With this wondrous app, you can go back 2000 or more years and see eclipses mentioned by the ancients exactly as they witnessed them! Sunrise and moonrise times are exact to the second. You can plan photographs to include alignments between celestial objects and monuments to the nearest 1/16 inch of tripod location. You can see how the precession of the Earth’s axis over 1000’s of years changed the view of of the night sky during the winter solstice. Phases of the moon are very realistic. Amazing number of exotic objects you can track, like the quasar 3C 273. And of course, fantastically precise placement of all celestial objects. Easy manipulation of time and any location on earth from which to view the night sky. I’m overwhelmed with delight about this app!.Wolfram the JamVersion: 6.8.5

First light -Sky Safari 6 ProHave tried everything BUT Sky Safari Pro for decade + (after finding great features across several different app’s, but never in one...), finally plunked down the $ - Sky Safari 6 Pro the best by far. Spend the extra dough and go deep get the Pro version-no regrets here. 17.2 mag. limit works for galaxy imaging. Little things like instantly creating observing lists, by category, with all the data will save hours and hours-great images in the database too. Every freakin’ little star-tap it, it’s got a story. Largest database I’ve ever seen. This app is the first step to iPad control of my GOTO LosmandyGM811 (C11). Have yet to control mount but the interface appears simple. Elegant and intuitive. Worth every penny..Mt. Nipomo ObservatoryVersion: 6.6.4

DID I JUST GET RIPPED OFF?I bought the app SkySafari 6 and downloaded it to my iPhone. Later when I went back to the App Store to download it to my iPad, i noticed the note at the bottom telling me SS6 was an old version and SS7 was now available. THIS WAS THE SAME DAY! When I went over to the SS7 app, expecting to have access to to at least a reduced rate for an update to my BRAND NEW OUT OF DATE APP I was shocked to find that I’m expected to pay even more for 7 than I did for 6. If this is what it appears to be, it is outrageous. And not only will I NOT buy SS7, I will demand a refund for the obsolete version you sold me. I will wait patiently for a reply. But not for long!.Almaz AswadVersion: 6.8.5

Essential tool of the tradeBeen using it since Version 3. While not excited so much with Live Sky and observing lists setup (adds a bit more complexity vs previous versions), I have not used printed maps out on the field for more than 2 years and it has made star hopping a faster endeavour. I will be purchasing (as before) any new version that comes out as this app is by far the most important “accessory” in my astronomical gear. Plus when weather is not cooperating, spending time with this app is awesome. You learn stuff, stumble on new objects to observe and generally “compensate” for lack of actual observing to some degree - to work out the frustration of being indoors instead of out observing!.SuejdisjjziejjxjejdiVersion: 6.3.0

Unable to use augmented reality on IPadI cannot get the app to connect to my camera on my iPad to use the augmented reality. I have checked the settings on my iPad to make sure the app is allowed to connect to the camera. I have uninstalled and reinstalled the app. I have swiped down on the screen while in augmented reality to change the contrast and nothing happens. It is obvious that the app is not connecting to my IPad camera to allow augmented reality to be used. I also have the Starwalk 2 app and the camera in that app connects to Starwalk 2 with no problem. I even deleted the Starwalk 2 app to see if that could be the problem with the camera not connecting in SkySafari Pro. Still no connection between my iPad camera and SkySafari to allow the use of augmented reality..GenoafireVersion: 6.7.3

Cool app - no support except through reviews?Keep getting a zen desk rejection on site to get support. Stuck in a loop!! Frustrating. How does Comet NeoWise NOT make the “Tonight‘a Best” list? It’s been around since March. 😓 Wish meteor showers could be searched by “best dates to view” them... impossible to figure out their peak from data given. I’ll share more as I get into it. Love the apps overwhelming details. Would love to give it 4-5 stars once there is human contact and response... UPDATE: that link you provided is the exact same one causing the loop issues. Doesn’t work! NeoWise is on my iPad version not my iPhone version? And isn’t “Low on horizon” relative to where someone is at? In Canada it would not be..ThemirrorVersion: 6.7.2

Heaven AboveI’ve always wanted a telescope to view the worlds beyond our own. Given I can’t afford my own Hubble...I’ve found lots of fun with SkySafari Pro app. I’m able to locate items and review information about them. I live less than 2 miles from the beach...providing a reasonably dark environment. SkySafari Pro lets me identify unknown objects by simply pointing my phone at the object and learn as much or as little about it as I want. SkySafari is a great beach party tool as well. When you settle down for listening to the waves and watching the glittering objects above...this app often replaces the campfire. Stargazing rather than listening to the crackle of a campfire..LotsaCaffeineVersion: 6.4.0

Alpha, maybe Beta - barelyNot happy. My first review was not posted because of bad language. Grow up, Apple. Not ready for prime time. Hangs permanently when a data transfer to or from LiveSky loses a connection. To use SS6 Pro again I had to restart the phone. LiveSky site uses WebGL, so doesn’t do well with Safari. LiveSky site is not ready, and has serious updating issues. SS6 has slewing problems with Celestron NexStar Evolution WiFi, just like the predecessors, and you just have Celestron pointing fingers at SS, and SS pointing fingers at Celestron, just like before. Sky Safari 6 Pro needs a lot of attention. Looks like it won’t be ready for quite a while. The developers need a better release strategy, because this thing will ruin their reputation..PolynomialHierarchyVersion: 6.0.1

Layout bug iPhone X (2017) and later (also support)Search for a comet to get you to the screen I'm talking about. Try tapping the (i) button at lower right. You can't, because you laid it out against "Superview" (screen edge) instead of "Safe Area" (so it isn't blocked by the swipe-up-to-exit bar). Easy fix. I wonder if the last row of the table has the same bug. I TRIED to report this to SimC's support forum, but with both Safari and Firefox on iOS 13 the site balks over some kind of cookie voodoo I don't run into anywhere else. SimC doesn't make it easy to do it any favors..WT9TVersion: 6.6.4

This is astonishingI have had Starry Night Pro on Mac for many years. SkySafari is all that AND portable. The detail and sheer amount of information is amazing. Having all of this functionality on an iPad is incredibly useful. I first installed this on my 13” iPad Pro, assuming this would need all of that power to run smoothly. But it also runs just fine on my Mini 5. For a new astronomy enthusiast, this has everything you need to get started. For someone like me, who has been looking at the sky for many years, this is an awesome reference..Naddy6969Version: 6.8.5

SkySafari Pro is THE bestI have been using sky Safari Pro on my iPhone and iPad and MacBook Pro for several years. Each new release just keeps getting better and better. I also have Starry Night Pro Plus 7 and it has so many more features, but I keep coming back to SkySafari Pro because it works so well on the iPad. If this is the first time that you would be using Sky Safari Pro 6, then you won’t have to unlearn anything from a previous version. This is essentially a complete rewrite of the application with more useful features than found in earlier versions..JcinpvVersion: 6.0.1

It could be way better.I have a few suggestions: 1. Can you add ability to tag up to three items. So their position can be tracked relative to each other over time? More like a group select feature. 2. An option to select specific satellites to track would also be great rather than having the thousands available displayed at once making the app useless and impossible to view. 3. Must have feature: When in AR Mode, can a manual or machine learning AI based “correction” be applied by identifying the position of the sun or moon and making appropriate position and view correction and keeping the correction locked in even after the AR mode is existed. I think this is critical for accurate positioning and data and act as a secondary calibration method. This will also allow for a fix when the on-device compass goes out of wack and will allow manual compass adjustments..ITizzy9105Version: 6.7.6

Good Astronomy App, but not X/XS FriendlyThis is mostly a great app. I particularly like the wealth of information provided about various celestial objects. The interactive Hertzsprung-Russell diagram (an in app purchase) is fun also. That being said, at a $20 base price, I’d hope that the developers would be more responsive in keeping it up to date with modern iPhones. The app has not been updated to account for iPhone X/XS “notch”, which has been around for over a year now and isn’t going away. Text in the UI is constantly obscured by the notch. Come on, folks! Don’t allow this to mar an otherwise very good app..Bill SvecVersion: 6.2.0

Don’t bother......its a downgrade instead of an upgrade. They’ve taken away iCloud storage and want you to store you configuration settings on their servers for a FEE now. You guys are NOT telling the truth and I’ll be telling Apple to PULL this from the store. There will be a FEE now to provide the SAME level of functionality I have w/iCloud between my Mac and iOS. There’s no seamless way to move all your lists (equipment/observing) from V5 to V6. Your target audience is small ... and making upgrades unmanageable will result in an even *smaller* audience. I’m done with SkySafari due to these changes..RjboklemanVersion: 6.0.0

Good as always but with flawsI bought this as an upgrade from sky safari 4, which I enjoyed. I bought it for the new features in this version, namely AR, voice commands and Celestron audio tours. Tht AR works well, but the voice commands don't work. They really shouldn't even include it until it works better because this is a source of frustration. Also, the audio volume is extremely muted and difficult to hear for several objects. It works fine and loud for some objects, but others are so soft you can hardly hear them. So I am disappointed that the upgraded features aren't working very well for me. I regret spending the money on the upgrade from 4..SenhorbakerVersion: 6.2.0

A learning curve over version 5 but I’ve come to really like itLots of issues with having used 4 and 5 over this one. Once I realized that the UI had been rearranged, I slowly started learning it. It still doesn’t import previous version equipment but with the new online storage model, that should be a thing of the past. I really love where things I add to the observing lists sync to all my other devices. It never did that before and I was perplexed because I was using cloud storage. Everyone who has seen it is in love with the app..Darkstar3dVersion: 6.0.4

Horrible SupportDear Simulation Curriculum Team, please figure out how to do support right. I want to display solar system distances in miles, but cannot figure out how to do this. Object Info shows distances in km and light time units (usually seconds or minutes). How do I see miles? Many people on Cloudy Nights are asking about this, too. You need to have an email or contact chat where we can ask questions like this. Thanks in advance for your help..Don in FriscoVersion: 6.7.6

SkySafari has always been a great app!09 Dec 2020 SkySafari has always been a great app for observational use as well as communicating upcoming events. I use it for myself as well as for others as a pointer for where to look for the events like yhis year’s closest conjunction between Saturn and Jupiter in 800 years. Along with this “emailed” info, I also like to show screen shots on a day by day basis 5 days befor and after the event like this. Unfortunately, on of the big drawbacks in automatically advancing and recording the animation is that the user does not have any control over how fast those increments jumps in time occur. I’d really like to see the fixed as a setting so it can be slowed down to a reasonable timelapse sequence, especially on increments larger than a minute. I resort to manually stepping thru while recording right now. If this was changed, I would not hesitate to this up to 5 stars. It is very close to that now..Universe ObserverVersion: 6.7.6

Star dreamsSee. I grew up in the foothills east of San Diego, California. The sky is often clear enough to see many stars most of the year. Sky & Telescope magazine makes it easy to explore the sky and follow the location of planets , stars, and comets. Now I live in Fresno where the sky is most often shrouded by haze, and now it’s worse with the Summer-long forrest fires. But with Sky Safari Pro I can follow the gems in the sky without concern for the haze, dust storms, or the occasional low pressure area..CybernetesVersion: 6.7.5

Wonderful experience for a noviceImmediately represented the sky above me with no set up. I allowed location access and agreed let it set sky to my time and boom. Perfect match with what I see above me. Great identification information. I can twirl about and hold phone at any angle and it follows in real time. No lag or jumpiness. I am sure more advanced users can continue to have just as much fun..RibeyremdVersion: 6.8.5

Great App. But my telescope won’t be controlled.I used the free version for a long time. I really like this application. I recently bought a 10’’ SCT with GoTo. I was so looking forward to controlling the scope with my iPhone and iPad. But, I cannot get the two to cooperate. After a few hours of trying and retrying and researching, it looks like my scope is just not responding and the application is not expecting that. Who would? I would appreciate a refund. I’ll keep the other app I bought, the one without the scope control. Sorry it didn’t work out..CardoTheCatVersion: 6.7.6

Requires another account, drops support for saving settings on cloud servicesI was excited for the new version but disheartened to find out that the migration process for my settings from version 5 requires iTunes on a computer and a lot of manual copying. Not very convenient if you exist in the “post-pc” world with just a tablet. This version just about requires an account on the proprietary livesky service and drops all support for saving your settings on iCloud or google drive. One more account you need to keep track of, and the concern if it goes away what happens to your settings?.0xACEVersion: 6.0.0

Missing some optionsCan’t figure out how to deselect an object, any object. One always appears to be selected. Would like to turn off those cross hairs around an object on occasion. Also would like to disable having the audio tour and pronounce buttons visible...they are taking up valuable screen space and are apparently locked in space, not scrolling out of view. Some of us know this stuff and don’t need/want it there. All in all, working as expected...just not quite as desired..StellarwaveVersion: 6.2.0

New version bugWith the latest release, a bug was introduced with the time/date at the bottom of the screen. There is a separate character between the date and time. When the cursor is placed on the additional character it appears you are adjusting the hour. When you place your cursor on the hour you are adjusting the minutes, when your cursor is on the minute you are adjusting the seconds. It is workable, but was not apparent with the previous version and should be fixed..Verry P00r designVersion: 6.7.3

Ongoing support?I purchased SkySafari Pro 6 a while ago and updates are few and far between. Now that SkySafari pro 7 is out and no upgrade credit for having 6 is available will SkySafari Pro 6 be left in the dust? I hope not, as it wasn’t cheap. There should at least be a discount for having purchased 6 pro.. Goto functionality with my Atlas Pro mount was buggy/unusable for the longest time. They need to respect older versions..Medude99Version: 6.8.5

Highly recommendI have used SkySafari for years, actually, since it first came out. I use the wifi system (3 units) with a ServoCat and two Takahashi NJPs. I have done hours of observing and it has never let me down. I spent one night with a friend at the TSP going from object to object from sunset to dawn without a single glitch. Best night of observing I have ever experienced. Their product support has also been very good for me..JG in TexasVersion: 6.5.1

Tonight’s BestSkySafari 6 Pro on IOS Could the developers improve Tonight’s Best listing to show objects that will be visible from my location and time of day ? Often times during a search one of Tonight’s Best is below the horizon never to rise. If the developers could go further could they list Tonight’s Best within viewing coordinates of my pointer or TelRad? Otherwise SkySafai has always been an excellent tool. 5 stars from me..BillacjVersion: 6.0.5

Not good for scope orientationIf your buying this app to orient your telescope be aware the app is only as good as the phone compass, in the case of the new IPhone X it useless the phone often gives me the message phone can’t find true north and it’s pointing towards magnetic north is also out by more than a few degrees. Most of the time I’ll point it north and it tells me I’m looking south east. This version is a great disappointment as previous versions I’ve used worked reasonably Well. Sad!!.Paulsl45Version: 6.2.2

Wow!I have learned soooo much from this app! Give it as a Christmas gift to anyone in your family!! I totally luv it!! Be assured that family & friends will be impressed!! I luv it when I hear a notice that something is happening in the sky!! I always get up no matter what time & go outside to look!! Thank u for this incredible app!!.Whitness223Version: 6.8.5

Perfect, but no discount upgrade to SSP7?I have not a bad word to say about SSP6, I use it every time I go out observing. It has taught me so much of the night sky! That said, my hang up at this particular moment is that I was given a pop up promising 50% off SSP7. I tapped it through to the App Store, where the upgrade was simply full price. What can I do?.Toast ghost 666Version: 6.8.5

Very Useful AppI'm new to astronomy and using the app with a Celestron Evolution 8HD. Connecting the app to the scope using wifi, alignment, & finding objects in the sky using the app is very simple. The app provides a ton interesting information for those wanting to learn about the universe. The app is well worth the money. My only complaint is the app seems to lock up when using it with Celestron's Star Sense..Jallen1804Version: 6.6.1

Learning Astronomy Day By DayGreat app to help me learn Astronomy. Very daunting app that is very comprehensive. I have noticed that the calculation for Lunar age is off by around 9 hours?! Not sure why? Maybe the makers can comment here. Also the synch with my iPhone compass seems very glitchy. I end up manually moving the sky. It is fantastic to have this amount of knowledge always at my fingertips! Thank you!! Roger.RNolterVersion: 6.0.0

SkySafari6 brings more improvements to Observers!The cloud file share/file sync features are fabulous. Observing lists and equipment lists are now easy to access through this feature. The Observe menu better organizes the observing functions. The new observing Plan feature helps the observer create a plan for the night. New Measurement capability helps with astrometrics..GJCarterVersion: 6.0.4

Update problemI updated the app and now it will not go into [AR] in compass mode does nothing. So now I’m using SkyPortal to view the sky in [AR] mode. Hopefully they will fix this new issue they created with another update very soon. The program is fantastic otherwise easy to use, I control my telescope with it. Jw.The real LojackVersion: 6.7.3

Where is the Upgrade?I saw an option to upgrade for a 50% discount but then when I look on my phone I no longer see the pop-up and I can’t find the option to upgrade anymore is it no longer available?.DudleydoggVersion: 6.8.5

Good but could be betterAfter 3 weeks, I’ve found some flaws. 1) I don’t like how much area the ground takes up when I hold the phone perpendicular, I wish it occupied less space on the screen. 2) I wish in the settings I could change km to miles. 3) when I tap the screen for a star I can’t get its name to go away without going to settings and resetting to original settings. SCC.SCC_FLVersion: 6.1.2

A highly complete systenI have found SkySafari Pro a complete yet basically straight forward tool. From driving my GoTo scope, to helping me plan observing or acting as a sky guide and educational tool to look at the wonders we see above in our own time and way. I would recommend the SkySafari system to any one seeking to understand the sky we see around us. Jim Cook.CookJGVersion: 6.0.3

Neowise Below Horizon and Above Horizon at the same timeBought SkySafari Pro. Loaded it on iPadPro 4th gen and iPhone 11 Pro Max. Asked each install to show me position of Neowise. Each computer had identical default configurations. However, the iPhone shows it below the horizon while the iPad Pro shows it above the horizon. What’s up?.PonderdaVersion: 6.7.2

Even better than expectedI thought that this would be good. It is excellent. Easy to use, informative, great graphics. Recognizes the sky with camera with ease. If you like the universe’s night sky and have the $. Buy it. You won’t be disappointed..LittleShootFromRockyShoreVersion: 6.8.5

GreatGreat app works awesome. Love all the info can spend days reading. but I’ve had to buy it 3 times now won’t be doing it a third time..Easyrider1001Version: 6.2.2

Superbe logicielBravo a l’équipe de sky safari pro pour l’excellence de votre logiciel. En tant qu’astronome amateur, je l’utilise régulièrement lors de nos soirees d’animation, observations du ciel et séances d’astrophotographie. Continuez votre excellent travail. Denis Bergeron Quebec, Canada.Den BergeronVersion: 6.8.5

Great appExcellent tool for the astrophotographer or visual astronomer.TttterfgrfyytfyytfVersion: 6.8.5

Stop taking away stuffTaking away stuff forcing me to get the new app…. And won’t add anything new, still works with my old telescope so 3 stars..Ringo>=\Version: 6.8.5

The very best app, there is nothing like it!This is the very best app for my iphone. There is nothing of coming even close..... I hope you keep this versions databases updated! Thank You......Pilot34LVersion: 6.8.5

An Exceptional AppThis app provides in great detail all you need know about the night sky..DreamspawnerVersion: 6.8.0

ThanksWork great.Nickname night watchVersion: 6.8.5

Good but highly detailedAs a novice astronomer/astrophotographer, the learning curve is large. However over time you begin to appreciate how valuable this app is when you start to advance your learning.The ZookeVersion: 6.8.5

Excellent butPlease Please Please bring back the customizable telrad circles!!!!! They were enormously useful!.FivemileshighVersion: 6.7.5

Constellation du VerseauTous les objets sur la version 6PRO demandé pour la constellation du Verseau (AQR) indique celle du Poisson (PSC) dans dans les détails mais les coordonnées sont bonnes. Sur la version 4, ce problème n’existe pas. Il es grandement d’une mise à jour pour corriger cette anomalie..Jenpense.Version: 6.7.5

Amazing APPI am going to show this app to our members at iTelescope.net due to its unique features such as showing the orientation of a comet tail. It would be great to work together with you there are also some minor improvements I can suggest. You can contact me. Thank you.SassephoVersion: 6.7.2

SkySafari 6 PROThroughout all of this softwares versions and years does nothing but get better. Exciting, informative and educational......CstlineVersion: 6.6.4

Skywatcher SupportCrazy late!.DjssawyerVersion: 6.7.2

Great but audio doesn’t workGood app, lots of details but audio doesn’t work on my iPad Pro..WpgweathermanVersion: 6.6.4

Amazing AppGreat astronomy software!.Neptune IceVersion: 6.6.3

Sky Safari Pro, in the fieldThe program contains a wealth of information. Sky Safari Pro is useful both for preparing an astronomical viewing session, and also for use in the field for public viewing. There are many images of planetary and deep sky objects built into the program which are handy to use and are often in real time. This really helps with being able to preview the position of the moons of Jupiter for example, or the ability to know in advance whether the GRS (Great Red Spot) will be visible during the viewing session. This comment also applies to other planetary phenomena such as shadow transits, features on Mars, and other things. However all is not perfect. IMO, the images could be better quality. Many of them are of low resolution, which really subtracts from the pleasure and usefulness of viewing features on your device’s screen. This causes issues if one uses those images to explain details of assorted astronomical targets to guests in the field. Better quality images of objects are available - but not here. One has to research and download such images in advance if high resolution is desired. Such images can look much better and more interesting if done this way, but showing images outside Sky Safari adds another step which requires time and searching to find and use, which interferes with the viewing session. Clearly, it would be far better if high resolution images were available within the program itself. Happy viewing to everyone, and clear skies! -Bob.Cosmic OceanVersion: 6.5.1

Awesome !No better astronomy app than this. Really !.Mikeybc31Version: 6.5.0

Sky Safari 6 ProThis is my main application at the eyepiece of any scope! From a 80mm refractor, all the way up to 20” light buckets. This application help me find Pluto, identify moons of Saturn, Uranus & Neptune and many other gems of the night sky — and come to think of it, daytime skies too. Are use the observation lists To keep track of what I have seen and other observational tools (ie: AstroPlanner) to keep track of the deeper details. Highly recommended and worth your money..DirtbagpookVersion: 6.5.0

FantasticThis is the best astronomy app available. I've tried many but this is by far the most capable and enjoyable Astro app on the App Store. A beautiful UI that's fully customisable with all the pro features..AlatusVersion: 6.5.0

Awesome softwareOne of the best planetarium I have used.BuddypilotsVersion: 6.4.0

SkySafari proBest apps to control my telescope or just virtually travel the solar system and the stars in our galaxy. Louis.King_8383Version: 6.3.0

SkySafari proLe meilleur des deux mondes!Je suis très content et très satisfait!👍😊.Mr--jackVersion: 6.3.0

Un mustImpossible pour un astronomie amateur de ne pas avoir cette application. Elle vaut son prix. La meilleure du genre..Dom6628Version: 6.2.2

A must have / À avoir absolumentSuperbe logiciel. Un must pour tous. L'outil par excellence pour initier les jeunes et moins jeunes à l'astronomie..SylvainRobertVersion: 6.1.2

Great !!Works well, easy to use..Rebeler 27Version: 6.0.4

Fantastic AppI use SkySafari to run my telescope over WiFi. The voice activation is fun. The program is easy to use and the interface is well thought out. This version has the audio descriptions of objects which is nice. You can observe the object and just listen to the audio to learn more about it. You can add your telescopes and eye pieces and the program will calculate your fields of view. I recommend this program to anyone who is interested in astronomy..Avro.42Version: 6.0.4

Great productSky Safari 6 Pro has many new features that greatly improve usability. Well worth the upgrade..Microkeg57Version: 6.0.0

The most powerful appsSimulation Curriculum hit again! the new layout interface is awesome, it give to us a better way to control thing. The new way to share the list and the equipment is brilliant! thanks for this must to have apps!.Astro-photo.caVersion: 6.0.0

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SkySafari 6 Pro Negative Reviews

Excellent Product Features with Poor SupportI have very mixed emotions about SkySafari 6 Pro. It’s feature packed and a very capable iPhone/iPad planetarium program. The telescope control features work very well, and I’m able to interface to my Meade computerized telescopes through the Meade Stella wifi interface. But I had difficulty using the audio for the app, and discovered that the support for the product is very limited. When you try to call the company, there is no number to call for the iOS products. When you go to submit a service ticket online, you’re directed to the community bulletin board. So I submitted my problem online, and had no responses after 4 days. I posted a question (my second try on the forum) and have not gotten an answer after 7 days. If the company is going to direct people to the community bulletin board, they should certainly monitor the board and provide assistance when needed. I finally figured the audio problem out myself. My experience with SkySafari 6 Pro is that it’s a 5-star product with zero-star support. It’s a feature-packed program but you might be on your own if you have a problem. Further, you have to buy the program again each time there is a major update—running counter to other iOS apps. That might be ok if they supported the program, but doesn’t work for me if the company doesn’t provide support..Rob-cvaVersion: 6.4.0

Don’t BotherThere needs to be a way to leave zero stars. I cannot get this app to align my telescope and it works poorly on my IPad. When I connect to my telescope the app flashes between where the app thinks the telescope is pointing and where the scope is actually pointing. The rest of the app is interesting and useful. It is unfortunate that it will not align my telescope. I have SkyPortal, Starry Night and SkySafari 6 Pro. All are written by Simulation Curriculum and work poorly if you have a Celestron scope with a WiFi device, Wedge and Starsense camera. Good luck with this app. I give up! I had this apple on my phone and I had to delete it because the performance was too poor. I have it on my IMac as well. None of the three versions of this app would properly align my celestron CPC 11 inch deluxe edge hd telescope. The app remembers where you last had the telescope pointing when you shut it off. It will not forget that setting. I set up my telescope each night and have no need for the app to remember anything about where I had my telescope last pointed to. It routinely points to the ground when I try and align it. Support has not been of any help..LostInSpace!Version: 6.4.0

Difficult to useI saw a video of an astrophotographer who raved about this app as an upgraded method to plan and direct their mount when using an ASIAIR pro. It took me a while to figure out how to get the app to display my field of view boxes to display on the sky. When searching for objects using names such as Cat’s Paw or Tulip nebula, half don’t show up without an exact catalog designation. Good luck finding Sharpless 101 with the search. I planned on using the FOV indicators to determine which equipment to use for objects, but half the ones I look up don’t show an image. (Wizard nebula, Tulip nebula) Lastly, the compass feature keeps turning itself on while I’m trying to look at a region, and sometimes it doesn’t let me turn it off. Maybe my expectations were set too high, but I find it would be a perfect app, if it wasn’t so difficult for me to use..Dog20Version: 6.8.5

Developer response to "Empty search result for Comet C/2020 (NEOWISE)"The Simulation Curriculum developer responded quickly to my recent review of this app, "Empty search result for Comet C/2020 (NEOWISE)". Their response suggested that I run "Update Minor Planet Data" in Settings > Solar System. What he failed to say is that the program bug is not fixed and that I would continue having to "Update Minor Planet Data" every single time I open the app on my iPhone. The update completes normally on my iPhone, however, and the comet is then found but the bug also then prevents the Search results from being "remembered" from use to use. Poor. Oh, and contacting Simulation Curriculum directly means posting on their community forum ("All SkySafari inquiries are addressed in the Community Forums (Check the box to access).". Again poor, in agreement with other reviewers regarding app support mechanism..Galactic GroundhogVersion: 6.7.2

No supportGreat when it works. A waste when it doesn’t. All support queries are directed to a forum which is only selectively answered. A bunch of us have had the same problem with the software and they’ve ignored the posts for well over a year. Useless.AlThubanVersion: 6.8.5

Invasive Upgrade PromptsAn unbelievable amount of "limited" time, 50% off, notifications for SkySafari 7. After the tenth time I've dismissed the notification, you'd think that the developers would get the idea. An outrageous amount of notifications for an already costly app. Enough already!.TommissleVersion: 6.8.5

No satellite tracking :(No satellite tracking..Chick chic jVersion: 6.7.6

Doesn’t work on Apple WatchThe app is good but doesn’t work on Apple Watch with the last version of the OS :(.KbarralonVersion: 6.6.4

WowI just got a new SkyWatcher AZ-EQ6 GT mount and ordered the wifi receiver for it cause I heard I can connect it to this program and drive my mount. Well this program is crazy good, it tells me of up coming events, where everything is and controls my scope and allows me to control my camera all together. I am a noob, and this seems to make me a pro. I am so excited and looking forward to becoming an amateur astrophotographer, right now I am just an amateur or noobie, but I hope to get lots better and I think this app will make me just that. I also just bought a Nikon P1000 with 500x zoom for taking great shots. It’s all new to me and so much fun. I hope in the summer to by a new telescope and really see the deep night sky. Seriously if you are on the fence, do get this software it really is terrific and fun..Richard HykawyVersion: 6.2.1

Having a hard time connectingHaving a hard time connecting to my celestron nexstar 6se. Not much information on how to connect. Tried manual and still it’s saying that it can’t find my telescope..NsmodelertimVersion: 6.0.5

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