Astronomer's Friend - Astronomy Tools on Windows Pc
Developed By: Photographer's Arsenal
License: Free
Rating: 4,1/5 - 151 votes
Last Updated: December 24, 2023
App Details
| Version |
4.5.02 |
| Size |
15.7 MB |
| Release Date |
January 22, 23 |
| Category |
Photography Apps |
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App Permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (8)]
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What's New:
* Fixed an issue where the app did not remember language choice.* Fixed an issue where cloud cover layer sometimes did not update on some devices.* Fixed a bug... [see more]
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Description from Developer:
Astronomer's Friend has the best night sky tools for astronomy and astrophotography. Alerts for meteor showers, aurora (northern lights), super moons, lunar eclipses, aurora bo... [read more]
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About this app
On this page you can download Astronomer's Friend - Astronomy Tools and install on Windows PC. Astronomer's Friend - Astronomy Tools is free Photography app, developed by Photographer's Arsenal. Latest version of Astronomer's Friend - Astronomy Tools is 4.5.02, was released on 2023-01-22 (updated on 2023-12-24). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 10,000. Overall rating of Astronomer's Friend - Astronomy Tools is 4,1. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 151 users, 96 users had rated it 5*, 19 users had rated it 1*.
How to install Astronomer's Friend - Astronomy Tools on Windows?
Instruction on how to install Astronomer's Friend - Astronomy Tools on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop
In this post, I am going to show you how to install Astronomer's Friend - Astronomy Tools on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...
Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.
[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.
Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.
If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!
Step By Step Guide To Install Astronomer's Friend - Astronomy Tools using BlueStacks
- Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
- Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
- Once installed, click "Astronomer's Friend - Astronomy Tools" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D
[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more
[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.
How to install Astronomer's Friend - Astronomy Tools on Windows PC using NoxPlayer
- Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
- Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
- The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Astronomer's Friend - Astronomy Tools" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.
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Astronomer's Friend has the best night sky tools for astronomy and astrophotography. Alerts for meteor showers, aurora (northern lights), super moons, lunar eclipses, aurora borealis, ISS flyby, and more. Integrated Light Pollution Map to find the best areas near you to see the night sky. Aurora overlay, cloud cover overlay, ISS tracker and information, live webcams and more! Scroll down and read to see the most important features:
Light Pollution Map
Integrated Light Pollution Map helps you find the darkest places near you for the best viewing of the night sky. Includes the ability to save and load your favorite dark sky locations, fully adjust the light pollution map overlay opacity and map type, and a unique "horizon safe radius tool" to avoid light pollution on the distant horizon!
Cloud Cover Map & Temperature Info
With an integrated cloud cover map and temperature indicator, always know before you even step outside if it's worth going outside to see the night sky!
Aurora Overlay
Overlay an Aurora layer on the Light Pollution Map to see where the best viewing of the Northern Lights (Aurora) currently is.
ISS Tracker
Follow the international space station on a live map, see when it's flying above your location, who is currently on the ISS, view a live ISS webcam, and more!
Alerts
Configure the app to send you alerts for the next meteor shower, super moon, or lunar eclipse. The app can also alert you when Aurora activity is high and viewing is good at your current location, and alert you when the international space station will be flying above you.
Moon Information
Find moon phases and moon rise and set times for any date and any location. Also see more detailed info about the moon for the hardcore moon observer!
Live Aurora and Magnetic Field Info
See live information about the aurora such as KP value, viewing probability, magnetic field Bz, Density, and speed.
Live Aurora Webcams
Explore live aurora borealis webcams from around the world, and also see live graphs of the magnetosphere.
Moon Position Tool
Always know where the Moon will rise or set for any location, at any time and any date. Also has Moon Rise and Moon Set times.
Night Sky Calendar
Find the best days for meteor showers, lunar eclipses, and super moons for any day, past or present.
Live NASA SOHO Images
See live images of the Sun from NASA's Solar and Heliospheric Observatory.
Widgets
Enable and put widgets on your android home screen to show aurora information, cloud cover percentage, temperature info, and the time total darkness begins and ends.
And a lot more!
Some features are not available in the free version and may require an additional in-app purchase.
APP PERMISSIONS REQUIRED & EXPLAINED:
In-app purchases - used to upgrade the app.
Contacts - used to share the app with your friends at your choosing.
Location - used to find your location on the map.
SMS - used to share the app with your friends at your choosing.
Photos/Media/Files - used to store map tile images.
Storage - used to save locations at your choosing.
Receive data from internet - used to load the map and alerts.
View network connections - used to load the map over wifi.
Full network access - used to load the map.
Prevent device from sleeping - used to stop your device from sleeping while you are reading the map.
Read Google service configuration - used to load in-app-purchase data.
* Fixed an issue where the app did not remember language choice.
* Fixed an issue where cloud cover layer sometimes did not update on some devices.
* Fixed a bug where the intro screen would not show for some new users.
* Fixed an issue where the ISS tracker was not updating location properly for some users.
* Fixed a bug where ISS tracker alerts were sometimes not working.
* Fixed other misc. bugs and crashes.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows an application to read from external storage.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
