Plate solving and push-to telescope navigation for smartphones
Make productive apps instant. Make distracting apps intentional.
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Founded
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Based in
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CA
Pricing model
Freemium
Free
Pricing
Free with optional one-time purchases: Plus $9.99 (Messier and Caldwell catalogs, Bayer or Flamsteed designated stars), Pro $29.99 (everything in Plus, NGC and IC catalogs, remote control, ASCOM Alpaca/INDI/LX200/Stellarium connections), Pro Beta pricing $24.99
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Key features
Live plate solving with accuracy up to within 10 arcseconds
Computes coordinates in less than a second
Immune to magnetic field interference
Works in light-polluted skies
Complete offline operation
Personalized guide to tonight's best targets
Remote control between devices (iOS)
Integration with Stellarium and SkySafari
App blocking for 5 minutes to a year duration
Scheduled blocking for recurring windows like work hours and bedtime
Four levels of hidden-app friction from simple to extreme
Calm home screen with clock, favorites, and plain alphabetical list
System-wide enforcement as default home app
Works offline with all features on-device
No ads and no account required to use
What makes it different
On-device plate solving eliminates compass and gyroscope drift and lags that traditional astronomy apps experience
Sub-arcminute precision navigation that outperforms standard planetarium apps
No subscription required, only optional one-time purchases
Compatible with existing telescope and equipment without proprietary hardware lock-in
Removes engagement-maximizing friction instead of relying on willpower or guilt
Never gamifies usage with badges or streaks that reward spending more time
System-wide enforcement as your default launcher, not another app to remember
Lightweight and battery-efficient with no background services
Reversible and non-destructive: switch back anytime, no data lost