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.
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.
United StatesIt’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
United StatesDon’t waste your money
Look up structure such as Rupes Recta. Find that in index. Then select to show it. The app displays a view with Rupes Recta NOT listed and not in view. Fiddling one fines thos don’t designate the name; just an R. Well there’s two Rs in the region which is which. If one wants to swipe to the next night a see how the shadows cast on one’s target, all the identified items disappear and one start the search process over again. The app sounds like a nice idea until one uses it
United StatesNice!
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).
United StatesExcellent idea, excellent implementation
Bought the app tonight. Does exactly what it says it does, and does it well. I have no complaints. Automatically went to a map that perfectly matched what I was looking at. Just had to adjust the S up setting to match my telescope.
United StatesBest Idea; Incomplete Implementation
The only Moon maps that clearly label what is visible along the terminator unfortunately lack further information. After learning the name of a feature, you must consult another reference for further details. Brief biographical or historical information about each name would be a big improvement. Still, I could identify nothing from other Moon maps, but quickly identified the large, lit crater extending well into the dark side of the Moon on the night I bought the app: The Jura Mountains surrounding the Bay of Rainbows on Moon Day 10.5. Satisfaction!
United StatesLooks Great
I haven't gotten into the field with this, and from the weather report don't think I will soon, but this will be a very useful program. When we observe we normally "walk" the terminator from top to bottom identifying all the craters along the way. I appreciate that I can set the view to match that of my Newtonian reflector and don't have to learn to read upside down as the labels are rotated. I would like a little more zoom and names of those reams on the dark side of the Moon that are the first and last to catch light. I know I get a bigger picture in portrait mode but I would like to be able to put the iPad in my lap locked in landscape mode so I don't have to be as worried about it slipping between my legs.
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