Astro Locator for Android

About Astro Locator

Astro Locator is a Photo & Video app by Progress Concepts Limited. Astro Locator makes it simple for astronomers to get their OTA "polar aligned" quickly and easily. It is of particular benefit to new astronomers who set up and break down each session, so is of great use to those without the luxury of an observatory.

is Astro Locator free? Astro Locator costs $2.99

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Download and install APK on Android

How to setup Astro Locator APK:

APK (Android Package Kit) files are the raw files of an Android app. Learn how to install astro-locator.apk file on your phone in 4 Simple Steps:

Download the astro-locator.apk to your device using any of the download mirrors.
Allow 3rd Party (non playstore) apps on your device: Go to Menu » Settings » Security » . Click "Unknown Sources". You will be prompted to allow your browser or file manager to install APKs.
Locate the astro-locator.apk file and click to Install: Read all on-screen prompts and click "Yes" or "No" accordingly.
After installation, the Astro Locator app will appear on the home screen of your device.

Is Astro Locator APK Safe?

Yes. We provide some of the safest Apk download mirrors for getting the Astro Locator apk.

Astro Locator v1.7.0 APK Download Mirrors

On iTunes: $2.99 On iTunes

Mirrors: Download for Android

Whats new in v1.7.0

Release date: 2024-11-13
Current version: 1.7.0
File size: 7.73 MB
Developer: Progress Concepts Limited
Compatibility: Requires iOS 9.0 or later. or Android KitKat 4.4, Lollipop 5.0, Marshmallow 6.0, Nougat 7.0, Oreo 8.0, Android Pie 9.0, Quince Tart 10, Red velvet cake 11, Snow cone 12 or later versions

9 things about Astro Locator

1. Displaying the current direction, elevation, latitude and longitude, altitude, moon phase, sunrise and sunset times as well as astro twilight times.

2. Astro Locator’s primary purpose is to help find Polaris or Sigma Octantis quickly and easily, so ensuring that the astronomer can get polar aligned quickly and easily.

3. Today Extension: Whilst the sunrise & sunset, and astro twilight times are of course available within the app, they are also available for quick access as a Today Widget.

4. View sunrise and sunset times, as well as astro twilight start and end times to know when viewing and imaging is possible.

5. Astro Locator makes it simple for astronomers to get their OTA "polar aligned" quickly and easily.

6. All data required to quickly and effectively locate Polaris or Sigma Octantis displayed clearly on one screen.

7. Accurate time shown in both UTC and local time zones for accurate setup and Iridium flares.

8. It is of particular benefit to new astronomers who set up and break down each session, so is of great use to those without the luxury of an observatory.

9. Just a quick swipe down to view the days information.

Apk Mirror 1: : Download APK

Astro Locator Reviews

Froze up, won’t re-install

Works flawlessly.

~ By mgmcd1

Different Directions

Four iOS devices give 4 different readings with a variance of 35 degrees

~ By SanFranFotoShootr

Astrophotography

This is my go to app when setting up. Works great!

~ By mukunda1

Useless

Don't waste your money. Bought it hoping to find an obstructed polaris it needs unfortunately to see it. BTW not intuitive and I work in software. If you already know how to align your scope this sw is useless, USELESS!

~ By IrishAstronomer1

quite a compass

Astro Locator is quite the compass and does exactly what it is designed to do. I use it to align my telescope to true North and also set the declination more accurately than the gauges on the scope. One caveat is that, through no real fault of the program, it is really sensitive to any magnetic source. This results in false readings if not adjusted for. I have to move my 12 volt battery pack at least 75 feet away to get an accurate reading. That said, I still like the program and find it useful.

~ By PPNewton