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Polar Scope Align will calculate the position of Polaris or σ Octantis in your Polar Scope reticle for your location (using your phone's GPS or manually), allowing a quick and accurate polar alignment. It is one of the few programs that are accurate in lower latitudes by correcting for atmospheric refraction (so expect results to agree only with precise software and not most simplistic "polar align" apps - see the "Accuracy" section in help for details). It will even allow you to measure and correct a centering error of the reticle. In the settings you can select from a vast collection of reticles, one that matches your own. Pretty much every reticle in the market is supported:
iOptron old & new, Astro-Physics RAPAS & PASILL, various versions of Takahashi EM-10/11/200/400/500, NJP, PM-1, P2-Z, the latest Orion / Skywatcher, the Classic Skywatcher / Orion / Celestron / Meade / EXOS2 / Bresser, the Telrad, Rigel QuikFinder, a couple for Astrotrac / Losmandy / Kenko / Avalon, the Vixen 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.
Feel free to contact the developer with any questions, feature/reticle requests and any problems you have with the app. If you like Polar Scope Align, please consider leaving a review on the app store.

Main features:

-Accurate calculation of Polaris or Sigma Oct for any date and location, including effect of atmospheric refraction (and annual aberration, nutation). Most other apps do not perform precision calculations, so please only compare app readings to accurate sources (USNO, scientific software etc).
-Automatic Time/Location.
-Calculation and correction/compensation for off-center reticles.
-Remember zero position on Celestron / Skywatcher / Orion etc reticles.
-Full app in red-color night mode.
-Moon phase.
-Messier, Caldwell and Bright star database.
-Download and explore DSS color images of the DSO database entries.
-6 calculators useful for observing and astrophotography.

This free version is ad-supported. You can also try the ad-free Pro version with the following extra features:

-Ability to manually enter time/date and location (including saving favorites, list of recent locations, loading from world location database, searching online).
-Zoomable reticle view.
-Approximate daytime / no polarscope polar alignment tool. Great for visual use, solar imaging (including eclipses) and even limited short focal length astrophotography. Now with sun shadow calibration for more accuracy!
-Alt-az alignment error display for mounts that calculate it after star alignment (e.g. iOptron iEQ45, CEM60).
-Polar alignment when your scope is not in zero position (for mounts on which you can always access the polar scope).
-Lunar Calendar with solar/lunar rise/set and twilight times.
-Bubble level (using either gyro or accelerometer) and Compass heading, as well as magnetic declination reading.
-GPS accuracy & elevation data.
-Switch to alternative night mode colors, or daytime mode for the tools.
-Red/White/LED light control.
-Deep Space Object Database with 22000+ objects from several catalogs (Messier, Caldwell, NGC, IC, Herschell 400, Sharpless 2, Barnard), along with stars (Yale Bright Star) & planets. The database is searchable and fully configurable with filters, various sorting methods etc.
- Get help finding the DSO Database objects with your non-goto telescope with the Push-To function.
-Connect to and control WiFi-enabled iOptron mounts.
-Over 30 calculators useful for observing and astrophotography, from eyepiece magnification and field of view, to imaging resolution and reducers.
-World astro-weather report based on data from 7Timer!, Dark Sky and more.
-Water vapor satellite images.
-List of visible ISS and bright satellite passes.
-iOptron Named Star list, Meade LX200 star list.
-Screen dimming slider.

Polar Scope Align App Comments & Reviews

Polar Scope Align Positive Reviews

Fantastic App!!!!I originally downloaded to confirm my polar alignment on my EQ mount. I do not have a polar scope but thought I’d still give it a look. I was so impressed by all the extra features this app contains that it found it way into almost nightly use. The easy to navigate design and clean interface make for quick and efficient use in the dark. There’s also more amazing calculators than I can count on two hands. I don’t think I can offer enough gratitude for such and all inclusive celestial lovers app nor can I offer enough praise to the devs. You won’t regret purchasing the Pro app. Get it now and enjoy it this evening!.Version: 5.4

Finally aligned perfectly with a few extra steps.If you are not properly polar aligned everything else fails. I had a hard time doing this with my polar scope before I found this app. Open the app, pick your location and it will show you where Polaris is supposed to be. I have the EQR-6 pro mount with a polar scope so i used the alt and azimuth bolts to match it with this app. 2 Star aligned, then alignment polar which gives you Mel and maz errors then adjust according to the hand controller. I did this a few times and now my errors read 000’00”00. First time ever! I can take 5 minute exposures without a guide scope..Version: 5.4

Use It Every SessionI have been using this app to roughly polar align my mount at the beginning of every astrophotography imaging session for over a year. After this I fine-tune my alignment with SharpCap, and I have found that I am very rarely over 5 arc-minutes out of alignment using this app and usually under 2. The app also conveniently displays all time and location data needed for GoTo mounts. And yes there are zero popup ads! This app is a huge timesaver for my AP setup routine and I can’t recommend it highly enough..Version: 6.0

Very clever and usefulThoughtfully designed app packed with unexpected and useful features. Really surprising depth for a free app like this, and the inclusion of tips for getting more accurate polar alignment out of old-fashioned Celestron/Skywatcher/Orion alignment scopes is extremely helpful. The battery saving features with the temporary "force GPS" mode is extremely clever. Also much better night vision friendly app design than even a lot of much more expensive astronomy apps. Kudos on every front..Version: 6.5

Best Polar Alignment AppWhen I found out that the recent solar eclipse was not going to be total at my observatory, I had to shoot closer to my home. I used this app to align my old C8 the night before (with no polar scope). It was so accurate that it kept the sun centered for over 5 hours. I then discovered that it had a reticle for my G11 Gemini permanently mounted at my observatory. Now it's aligned better than I was able to get by drift aligning. Works great on my iPad too. Thanks for a great and useful app. Steve Foster.Version: 3.6

INDISPENSABLE!!This is my go to app for not only planning an observation session but also helping me setting up my telescope. Polar Align Pro has so many features. It’s amazing that Dimitrios has managed to pack everything you need into this one app. Not only moon information, but deep sky catalogs, are at your fingertips. There is even a built in “Astro” calculator for anything you can imagine you may want. The app also has weather and observing info to help me determine if I should set up my scope or not. Add to all this: in my mind the most responsive developer on the App Store. Dimitrios has never let me down and has an answer for any question you may have. The best out there - and worth many times more than the asking price..Version: 4.9

So happy this app existsI have a 34 yo Meade scope that used a small rotating card to help polar align the scope. That card became useless by 2000 and I then struggled to polar align my scope. A friend showed me this app and I was surprised to see my scopes viewfinder was one of the options. I can now easily polar align the scope again. This app is fantastic. I hope it’s stays around for a long time. Thanks again..Version: 5.6

Nice effect but…It’s not accurate. Wish it worked better but limitations with the phone and inherent problems like the mount being made of metal. The accuracy is not reliable. Alignment Changes every time I try to align with this app. due to the steel on my mount or tripod..Version: 6.2

Great help when polar aligningThis app is very easy and straightforward. When you begin your polar alignment just open the app and it tells you, based on your latitude and time of day, where Polaris needs to be in the reticule. Just that simple..Version: 6.6

Great app!Not only does this app help me align my Skywatcher Star Adventurer motorized mount, but it also has a very accurate clock with seconds (which is lacking in the default iOS clock). This is essential to time ISS transits of the moon & sun...so glad it also has this feature! Keep up the good work..Version: 3.9

Great app!I have a sky adventurer mount and the reticle for this mount is included in this app. After aligning using this app, I was able to take 2 minute pics with a 300mm lens with pinpoint stars. This app is very accurate. It also has instructions to help you align your polar scope to make your setup accurate..Version: 4.6

Great App, Lots of Features/OptionsThis has so many polar scopes in its database from Skywatcher to Takahashi, all the way to Astro Physics RAPAS, Incredibly Helpful. Plus it has an option to be red so as to not ruin your night vision.. But there’s a mega ton of other features, options, help manuals that this app provides. The Absolutely Incredible Gigantic amount OF WORK & EFFORT that went into this App is obvious. Awesome program and I couldn’t ask for it to be any better!!! Thank you!! Would definitely Recommend 10/10.Version: 6.2

Amazing Reticle OptionsThis is one of the few apps I’ve found the a ton of options for reticles. Has all the mounts you can think of..Version: 6.2

Amazing App! Works flawlessly every timeI love this app! One of the most useful apps on my phone! Even when I’m in the middle of nowhere w no internet access it works great and helped me improve my astrophotography. Thank you Dimitris!.Version: 4.0

Fantastic app!The creators of this app certainly have an eye for detail! Each reticle style has excellent instructions for setting up. This really helps alignment be beginner friendly!.Version: 6.5

Worth Every Penny and Then Some!Very useful app with different reticles to match most of the polar scopes out there. Extremely competent little app, and worth every penny they don’t ask for. Thank you!.Version: 5.4

Best free polar alignment tool!Always accurate and gets the job done with no added fluff or things to get in your way. I really like that it can geolocate to get exact polar alignment for your area!.Version: 4.9

By far the best app for polar alignmentThe interface is effortless, and easy to interpret. I've very much enjoyed my time using this application for astrophotography, and recommend it to others..Version: 3.5

Super helpfulWith this app I'm able to get a much more precise polar alignment than I would just eyeballing it. This was a direct contributor to getting 1 minute subs unguided on a recent imaging session..Version: 3.6

Cell tower vs gpsHas a feature to ignore the use of cell towers and use only gps for location..Version: 5.0

Best app for astrophotographersI recommend this app to beginners and also professional astrophotographers and skywatchers. Will help you to get precisely polar alignment..Version: 6.5

Useful no complaintsEnjoy the ease of use. Thank you..Version: 6.1

HelpfulI’m an amateur astrologer and this app has helped so much in the set up of my telescope!.Version: 6.5

WorksVery handy and accurate..Version: 6.5

Powerful appThank you for making my polar alignment routine easier..Version: 3.7

Not bad astro appI suggest that ad button can shrink smaller ?:).Version: 6.4

Great appVery helpful for setting up the scope and getting accurate polar alignment..Version: 4.5

ExcellentWorks great! Easy to use! Great tool to have conveniently on the phone!.Version: 3.6

Top Polar AlignExcellent app and Personal attention from Designer to help me..Version: 6.2

Perfect appStill great, perfect fotr my equipmentthanx.Version: 6.5

Excellent appThis app is great and I trust it’s accuracy..Version: 6.2

Polar Scope AlignGreat item....For your astronomy needs plus!.Version: 4.9

Great App!Really helped me get improved polar alignment!.Version: 3.9

AwesomeThis app is the bomb. I use it all the time..Version: 3.5

LST GMT Switched?It looks like the times for GMT and LST are switched..Version: 6.3

Love it!Great app for polar alignment. Dead on every time..Version: 3.6

Great!Super accurate and it’s free..Version: 6.1

Great appVery useful in polar aligning my telescope !.Version: 4.2

Great appLike it.Version: 5.6

This is greatGreat app -- it works 👍.Version: 3.5

GoodGood.Version: 4.9

ExcellentI use this app with my iOptron Skytracker and it gets me on target every time. I use a Manfrotto 410 under the Skytracker to really dial Polaris in right where the app says to and I have shot many frames at everything from 16mm to 300mm with excellent results. The more careful I am the better... but I've shot even up to a minute or more at 300mm and 3+ minutes at 16mm with minimal tracking error if I really get close. This app plus the level on the iPhone makes for the perfect setup kit for the SkyTracker--even in the dark. An absolute must have for us Astro guys..Version: 3.4

Best polar alignment appI've tried others and they have problems with location and crashing. This app works perfect every time and being able to select the view through your own scope makes it easier then ever to polar align..Version: 2.6

Great App for my Advanced VXThe app works great alongside my polarscope to help me align my advanced vx mount. I Am able to get 90 second exposures without any star trailing! The app also gives time and location to help with set up!.Version: 2.8

Perfect AppI really like being able to get my specific reticule for my mount...SWEQ6. Works well and is accurate. The in,y thing I DESPISE is that I use this in my iPad and Goggle places their stupid ads right at the bottom which covers up an apps information window. That is why I took off one star..Version: 3.3

DwightI use this app every time I set up my equipment. I have it on all my devices (3). Since I have four mounts all with a different reticle, being able to select that particular reticle is excellent. I have nothing negative to say about this app. If you use equatorial mounts, this is indispensible..Version: 6.1

Can’t say enough good thingsThis app is indispensable if you’re polar aligning and want the most accurate alignment night to night over a big range of reticle types. I tried all the similar apps I could find and liked this one so much I bought the Pro version!.Version: 4.0

Great nicheGreat reference tool for quick polar alignment. Can use as is for short sessions or refine further with other tools after using this app..Version: 3.8

Awesome polar scope must have.Exactly as the title states.....Version: 3.6

Awesome App. GET IT! You’ll love itThis app is great for assisting in polar aligning your telescope. It can help you in levelling your mount, getting you close to polar alignment in the middle of the day and very accurate positioning of polar alignment at night. Has a lot of really good features and works great. 🔭GET IT, YOU WONT BE DISAPPOINTED 🔭.Version: 4.7

Very usefulWorks great! Very helpful with polar alignment and it works for different mounts.Version: 3.3

This app is really useful et well designI use it to setup my scope and it does the job, it's accurate, easy to use. Thanks Dimitrios!.Version: 3.3

Great AppExcellent app, I use it every time I set up my scope!.Version: 2.9

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