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Joe Taylor
Joined: Tue Jul 01, 2008 12:38 pm Posts: 37
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 Astro Tracking Apps
So what are a few of your favorite astronomy tracking apps that you use for setting up for astro-photgraphy? I've been trying to source the ideal spot to capture the rising moon as it crests a mountain range in the mojave. Using a 600mm Canon and it seems I'm often off. An iPhone should help so I very curious about what experienced photographers and astronomers find to the better apps.
Thanks All!
_________________ "The Lonely Moan ___ https://vimeo.com/33643688
"Dead Lonesome" 35mm Time-Lapse ___ http://vimeo.com/6874360
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Sat Dec 07, 2013 12:03 am |
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DerekMellott
Joined: Mon Oct 04, 2010 5:00 pm Posts: 253
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 Re: Astro Tracking Apps
Star Walk, Moon Seeker, Sun Seeker, For seeing what is where. I use "Moon" to track the phases and SkyWeek to track events. I also use Aurora Fcst, and 3D sun to track Aurora.
I believe Star Walk costs a few bucks but its worth $100
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Sat Dec 07, 2013 3:37 pm |
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amongstmyselves
Joined: Wed Nov 25, 2009 1:17 am Posts: 336 Location: Hindmarsh Valley, South Australia
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 Re: Astro Tracking Apps
After some recent experience with trying to do timelapse "on the run" I highly suggest checking shots the previous day for positionings and timings, depending on what you are about the photograph.
_________________ Amongst Myselves - ambient, landscape and space music Canon 5Dm2, 450D, 17-40mm EF f4, 70-300mm L, 50mm f1.8 EF, Custom Intervalometer (UM9 and UM12) and MOCON, Meade LXD75 SN10
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Sat Dec 07, 2013 6:43 pm |
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Joe Taylor
Joined: Tue Jul 01, 2008 12:38 pm Posts: 37
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 Re: Astro Tracking Apps
Many thanks for the tips. Derek, I will definitely check out Moon Seeker. As for checking lunar positions the day before to try and frame my shots, the moon and sun NEVER rise not set in the same position which is especially problematic trying to predict framing with a long lens. These new astronomy apps make this sort of thing sometime seem like cheating. 
_________________ "The Lonely Moan ___ https://vimeo.com/33643688
"Dead Lonesome" 35mm Time-Lapse ___ http://vimeo.com/6874360
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Sat Dec 07, 2013 10:03 pm |
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Ian
Joined: Thu Feb 18, 2010 4:47 am Posts: 388 Location: St Gallen, Switzerland
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 Re: Astro Tracking Apps
There`s also The photographer`s ephemeris.
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Sun Dec 08, 2013 12:28 am |
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amongstmyselves
Joined: Wed Nov 25, 2009 1:17 am Posts: 336 Location: Hindmarsh Valley, South Australia
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 Re: Astro Tracking Apps
Hey Joe, Love the the Lonely Moan - stunning stuff. I presume the moon rise and set is also different based on earth location and time of year - earth tilt etc. I've had success doing some shot here in South Australia using my 1000mm lens (10" telescope) for moonrise - not that I can find the shots anywhere ?
_________________ Amongst Myselves - ambient, landscape and space music Canon 5Dm2, 450D, 17-40mm EF f4, 70-300mm L, 50mm f1.8 EF, Custom Intervalometer (UM9 and UM12) and MOCON, Meade LXD75 SN10
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Sun Dec 08, 2013 3:33 am |
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Joe Taylor
Joined: Tue Jul 01, 2008 12:38 pm Posts: 37
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 Re: Astro Tracking Apps
Thank you so much. I see you compose space music. Is there a way we can hear some of your work? I would love to experience Australia's night skies one day. I understand that the milky way over the southern hemisphere is much more dramatic than the northern hemisphere.
_________________ "The Lonely Moan ___ https://vimeo.com/33643688
"Dead Lonesome" 35mm Time-Lapse ___ http://vimeo.com/6874360
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Sun Dec 08, 2013 10:12 pm |
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amongstmyselves
Joined: Wed Nov 25, 2009 1:17 am Posts: 336 Location: Hindmarsh Valley, South Australia
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I try my best  Yeah you can go here http://www.amongstmyselves.com/the-music.htm which will take you to a main menu where you can hear snippets of all my releases. Once you click on the album cover you'll be able to further click on the listen side menu. Alternative use Itunes and search for Amongst Myselves. The Milky Way is pretty amazing here in Australia - having the centre of the galaxy above us during Winter makes for some great views. One day I'll manage to film it properly.
_________________ Amongst Myselves - ambient, landscape and space music Canon 5Dm2, 450D, 17-40mm EF f4, 70-300mm L, 50mm f1.8 EF, Custom Intervalometer (UM9 and UM12) and MOCON, Meade LXD75 SN10
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