We are happy to announce that SS8 has launched.
https://skysafariastronomy.com/
User guide: https://userguide.simulationcurriculum.com/
What’s New in Version 8
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UI Themes – Customize your experience with five new UI color themes. Instantly change the look of the app with a fresh visual palette.
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ASCOM ALPACA Camera Support – Connect and control ALPACA-compatible astronomy cameras directly from SkySafari.
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SmartEye Support – Seamless integration with SmartEye for enhanced imaging workflows.
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Image Gallery – Import your own images from AstroBin, FITS files, local storage, URLs, or an ALPACA camera. Includes basic editing tools.
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Plate Solving – Quickly plate-solve imported images and place them directly onto the sky chart.
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Lunar Surface Outlines – Explore the Moon like never before with detailed outlines for maria, craters, mountains, and more.
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Appulses in Events Finder – Find precise moments when the Moon or planets pass close to the Pleiades, other planets, or stars of a chosen magnitude. Also includes transit and occultation search capabilities.
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Rotatable FOV Indicator – Rotate the field of view to any angle – perfect for matching your camera orientation.
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Observing Conditions (Premium) – Get observer-focused hourly forecasts, including best viewing windows, seeing index, and sky quality metrics.
And much more!
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