Free Astronomy Star Chart Application?

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in iPhone edited January 2014
Are there any free astronomy star chart applications available for the iPod Touch or iPhone? My search on the Application Store only turned up programs for purchase like Star Walk.

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  • Reply 1 of 5
    I know one free app, which is called Stars, but it's really scanty. Star Walk is prob the best astronomy app for iPhone. Too bad Apple doesn't allow trial versions, but you can read a detailed astro app review here: http://physics.weber.edu/schroeder/iPhoneStarApps/

    It seems responsible because written by an astronomer.
  • Reply 2 of 5
    Che, thanks for your post with the link; it contains exactly the information I was looking for. I may give Stars a look but will probably end up buying Star Walk.
  • Reply 3 of 5
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by CheGue View Post


    Too bad Apple doesn't allow trial versions, but you can read a detailed astro app review here: http://physics.weber.edu/schroeder/iPhoneStarApps/

    It seems responsible because written by an astronomer.



    Thanks for the plug. Actually I'm not quite an astronomer; I'm a physicist who also teaches introductory astronomy and enjoys looking at the stars. As the review says, all seven of the serious star-charting apps are good, and the choice depends on what you're looking for. Enjoy!
  • Reply 4 of 5
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by DanSchroeder View Post


    Thanks for the plug. Actually I'm not quite an astronomer; I'm a physicist who also teaches introductory astronomy and enjoys looking at the stars. As the review says, all seven of the serious star-charting apps are good, and the choice depends on what you're looking for. Enjoy!



    Thank you for your brilliant review!
  • Reply 5 of 5
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by CheGue View Post


    I know one free app, which is called Stars, but it's really scanty. Star Walk is prob the best astronomy app for iPhone. Too bad Apple doesn't allow trial versions, but you can read a detailed astro app review here: http://physics.weber.edu/schroeder/iPhoneStarApps/

    It seems responsible because written by an astronomer.



    Another two thumbs up for this review ... it's amazing and the go-to "astronomy" app review available on the web ... nicely done, you've been Stumbled!
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