Messier Journal

Description

For astrophotographers and visual astronomers in the Northern Hemisphere, who are collecting Messier objects. This app will help you learn about, locate, and journal all 110 objects from the Messier Catalog. It is a great way to keep an organized record of finding these celestial wonders. FEATURES LEARN: All 110 Messier objects are included with brief descriptions and photos. LOCATE: Detailed star maps and right-ascension/declination coordinates included with each object. FILTER: Narrow your search by constellation, difficulty, object type, peak month, & season. EXPECTATIONS: What you can expect to see using binoculars, and small, medium, & large size telescopes. PHOTO ALBUM: Upload photos from your - sketches, smartphone eyepiece views, astrophoto rig, or smart telescope. FAVORITES: Mark your favorite Messier objects. DETAILS: Record date, time, location, equipment used, magnification, and any other pertinent notes. STAT TRACKER: Keeps track of spotted object statistics by constellation, difficulty, object type, & season. COLLAGE GENERATOR: Generate a collage of your captured objects. BACKUP: Export/import options to transfer data between iOS devices. SECURE: No sign in, no cloud, no tracking. You control your data & it remains on your device.

Discover the Messier Catalog and make it your own with Messier Journal! Version 1.4 introduces new Sky Terms guides covering Right Ascension & Declination, Apparent Magnitude, and Angular Size—complete with illustrations designed to make these essential astronomy concepts easier to understand. Your Messier journey is more personal, too. Add your own observations, photos, and sketches as you explore all 110 Messier objects, track your progress, and create beautiful collages from the objects you've photographed or sketched.

Information

Seller

Damon Degner

Category

Reference

Version

1.4

Requires

iOS 18.0+

Size

158.5 MB

Age Rating

4+