Observing Lists Help

Observing lists keep track of objects you wish to observe, and record a log of your observations. Items in the list can be edited to show the time and date you observed the object, and let you enter notes about your observations of the object. You can share observing lists with friends by email, or send them to yourself for safekeeping.

You create and access observing lists by selecting "Observing Lists" from the Observe button in the Toolbar.

Creating Observing Lists

By default, SkySafari comes with a single, empty observing list called "My Favorites". To create additional observing lists, tap the Create List button at the bottom of the Observing Lists view. You can import an existing list from the online Observing List Repository or select Create New List to create a new "Untitled list".

Adding Objects and Observations

You can add an object to an observing list, log a new observation of an object, or show your existing observations of the object, by selecting any object in the sky chart and then using a tap & hold gesture over the object to bring up the Selection menu:

• Add to Observing List (stack with a plus icon) - lets you add the object to the observing list.
• Create New Observation (eye icon) - lets you log a new observation of the object.
• Show Observations (log sheet icon) - shows all of your existing observations of the object.

Editing, Sorting and Highlighting the List

On iOS, tap the Edit button at the top of the screen. Then tap and drag the "grip" icon on the right side of the list item to move it around. Tap and drag the - (minus) icon on the left side of the item to delete it. Tap End Edit when finished.

On Android, tap the Edit link at the top of the screen. Up/down arrows and a trash can appear at the bottom. Tap the item you want to move or delete, then use the arrows or trash can.

To visually show where objects in the selected list appear in the sky chart, tap the Highlight Objects switch above the list.

Sharing Observing Lists

Above the objects in an observing list, tap the More button. Then select Email List (iOS) or Share (Android) to create an email message with the observing list as an attachment.