What’s up
Finally BlackBerry has a cool astronomy app. Right now its only available for the BlackBerry PlayBook but I plan to roll out versions for other devices as soon as I can. Please support my efforts to bring this app to as many devices as possible.
Heres what satisfied customers are saying about Whats up:
* Super application. Must have if youre a sky gazer.
* This is the most intelligently integrated app so far.
* Best sky and star viewing app on the BlackBerry PlayBook
* This is a great app, easily worth twice the price.
* The app works as advertised and is very nice, smooth and functional.
* At long last, there is a decent sky map app for BlackBerry.
* I dont know very much about astronomy, but I was able to pick out several stars, constellations and even Saturn. Very nice!
The app does all the stuff that you might expect from a full-blown PC application – but its much better because its portable. It shows real-time positions for the sun, moon, major planets and the 5000 brightest stars. It is easy to set up, works anywhere on the planet and does not need an internet connection to perform its main function.
In addition to the basic functionality, the app gives you the advanced features you have come to expect from a BlackBerry PlayBook app.
* GPS support for setting geographic coordinates
* Advanced text search including phonetic search
* Multitouch gesture support for zooming and panning
* Innovative "Quick Links" providing seamless integration with Wikipedia articles
I regret that one important feature is missing. I know that you are asking for a "point and view" sky map. Unfortunately, augmented reality features must wait until RIM gives me a way to access the devices magnetic compass. Because of this limitation, you will be able to download Whats up at a special introductory price. Updates will always be free.
If you prefer to try before you buy, download the free demo version – Whats up DEMO. Search for "skymap" in App World.
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Key words:
skychart, skymap, astronomy, starmap, starchart, sky, chart, map, star, planetarium
App Name:What’s up
App Version:1.0.0
App Size:778 KB
Cost:US$0.99 USD