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Messier Finder 1.0.7

6.1 MB / 1+ Downloads / Rating 5.0 - 1 reviews


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Messier Finder, developed and published by Astrosaurus LLC, has released its latest version, 1.0.7, on 2020-05-29. This app falls under the Education category on the Google Play Store and has achieved over 100 installs. It currently holds an overall rating of 5.0, based on 1 reviews.

Messier Finder APK available on this page is compatible with all Android devices that meet the required specifications (Android 4.0+). It can also be installed on PC and Mac using an Android emulator such as Bluestacks, LDPlayer, and others.

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App Details

Package name: com.astrosaurus.messierfinder

Updated: 5 years ago

Developer Name: Astrosaurus LLC

Category: Education

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Installation Instructions

This article outlines two straightforward methods for installing Messier Finder on PC Windows and Mac.

Using BlueStacks

  1. Download the APK/XAPK file from this page.
  2. Install BlueStacks by visiting http://bluestacks.com.
  3. Open the APK/XAPK file by double-clicking it. This action will launch BlueStacks and begin the application's installation. If the APK file does not automatically open with BlueStacks, right-click on it and select 'Open with...', then navigate to BlueStacks. Alternatively, you can drag-and-drop the APK file onto the BlueStacks home screen.
  4. Wait a few seconds for the installation to complete. Once done, the installed app will appear on the BlueStacks home screen. Click its icon to start using the application.

Using LDPlayer

  1. Download and install LDPlayer from https://www.ldplayer.net.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file directly into LDPlayer.

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Reviews

1 ★, on 2019-09-27
App expired??

4 ★, on 2018-02-19
Great catalog list and rough location charts. Doesn't save location. Would be nice to sort by apparent brightness.

3 ★, on 2018-02-25
You need to be able to sort the list by which ones are setting first. This would make the app useful in planning a Messier Marathon.

5 ★, on 2017-10-31
Excellent app for helping to plan the night's observation list. Shows when and where available Messier objects will appear and trace across the night sky based on location and date. Note: on a moonless night, object traces will appear or disappear at the horizon; if the moon is up, then traces appear or disappear based on when the moon sets or rises, respectively.)

Previous Versions

Messier Finder 1.0.7
2020-05-29 / 6.1 MB / Android 4.0+

About this app

Discover which Messier objects are in the night sky; and when and how you can best observe them.
The messier objects are a list of astronomical objects started by the French astronomer Charles Messier. Discover which messier objects are in the night sky; and when and how you can observe them.

They are a great way to start exploring the sights of the sky! Did you know that Messier 1 (Crab Nebula) is the remnant of a supernova, or that Messier 31 the great spiral galaxy, Andromeda galaxy. Andromeda galaxy is so large it can be seen with binoculars!

To begin: Start the app and indicate your location and the date you wish to observe. The app will find the next observation window when there is both astronomical darkness (sun is 18 degrees below the horizon) and the moon is below the horizon. The Messier objects that are visible in the sky (15 degrees above the horizon) during that time and from your location are listed. Finally, by tapping a Messier object you can see where it appears in the sky.

New features

Extending life cycle

App Permissions

Allows applications to open network sockets.