Moon Phase Photo Maps 4+

Astrovisuals

Designed for iPad

    • 4.3 • 3 Ratings
    • $2.99

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Description

Not just a Moon Map! Rather a series of actual photos of the phases of the Moon with prominent features marked and named. This makes it easy to identify features on the Moon as you are seeing them as they really are, not as an idealized representation on a map. Each Map gives priority to features on the terminator (the line between day and night on the Moon), as the low sun angle makes them stand out more. As craters recede from the terminator they become less prominent and are generally not indicated.

Opening screen shows the current Moon - navigate to other phases by swiping to each side then tap to reveal the detailed map of each phase. Layers can be added or removed depending on your requirements:
* For beginning observers using binoculars, just the names of seas can be revealed in Latin or English.
* For telescope users, the names of craters and other major features can be revealed.
* For advanced telescope users, an extra layer reveals smaller details such as Faults (F), Rilles (R) and Valleys (V).

Overall Features:
* 30 images of the Moon, 18 of the waxing moon, the Full Moon and then 11 of the waning Moon (there are less of these as they generally occur in the morning hours and are less often observed).
* Images can be shown North up or South up depending on telescope settings and location.
* Maps can be shown mirror reversed if required for your telescope orientation.
* Search for major feature names of waxing and waning Moon.

What’s New

Version 1.3

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Updated for iOS10

Ratings and Reviews

4.3 out of 5
3 Ratings

3 Ratings

MJW6263 ,

Nice!

Very nice program. Simple to use. Does just what it says it will do. I especially like the ability to flip and/or mirror according to your telescope type. No having to rotate your moon map and decipher upside-down labels. Just one small negative: it only works in portrait on my ipad2 (no landscape).

SF Presidio ,

Unique Approach to Moon Geography

I have several moon atlases, but this one is special. Using photo mosaics you are shown the moon as it appears today with important features named. These views include the visible surface during different phases. You can select the features you want to see. No one else provides this as far as I know.

As a retired science teacher I can recommend this as fun and educational for astronomers of all ages. It is useful for moon watching with telescope or binoculars. This is an investment that will pay dividends for years to come.

BelayOn ,

It’s ok; not sure it will be your Goto source

Look up structure such as Rupes Recta. Find that in the index. Then select to show it; the app displays a view of the Rupes Recta vicinity but Rupes Recta is NOT listed and not in view. Fiddling one finds an annotation “ R” but doesnt designate the name; just an R. Well there’s two Rs in the region which is which? Anyway one just muddles along w/ the app. My primary gripe is the app doesn’t rotate

App Privacy

The developer, Astrovisuals, has not provided details about its privacy practices and handling of data to Apple.

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Supports

  • Family Sharing

    Up to six family members can use this app with Family Sharing enabled.

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