Sky Safari Pro Ver. 4 for OSX is my GoTo Astronomy Ap

SkySafari is the standard bearer of astronomy aps. I have used other programs and aps in the past, but SkySafari fills all my needs for great user interface, exceptional information, great graphics, and ease of use. I am a long time user of previous versions of Sky Safari, and this one just improves upon a great program.

I use SkySafari to plan my observing sessions, control my scope wirelessly using this ap with the SkyFi - USB wireless telescope adapter, record my observations, and research the properties of what I am observing. The amount of information available in this program is simply amazing.

Using the zoom function one can see exactly how an object will appear in the eyepiece. This is especially critical when hunting down faint objects as one can see exactly how the object should appear in relation to the surrounding star field.

This version allows you to view all previous observations of an object. It is interesting to record how one’s views of an object can change under different conditions.

Building observing lists is easier than ever. Or one can just choose from the myriad of observing lists already posted in the SkySafari user group.

Although I own the Ipad version also, I find the convenience of working and typing in my observatory on a laptop to be much more convenient.

I recommend this program highly to any level of user from beginner to expert.

JoeTimmer about SkySafari 4 Pro