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PanStarrs Finder 2.2

739.6 KB / 10K+ Downloads / Rating 4.4 - 70 reviews


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PanStarrs Finder, developed and published by Helioserver, has released its latest version, 2.2, on 2013-03-26. This app falls under the Tools category on the Google Play Store and has achieved over 10000 installs. It currently holds an overall rating of 4.4, based on 70 reviews.

PanStarrs Finder APK available on this page is compatible with all Android devices that meet the required specifications (Android 2.3+). 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.helioserver.panstarrs

Updated: 12 years ago

Developer Name: Helioserver

Category: Tools

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Installation Instructions

This article outlines two straightforward methods for installing PanStarrs 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.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

App Rating

4.4
Total 70 reviews

Reviews

5 ★, on 2013-03-21
It was very usefull here in El Salvador

3 ★, on 2013-03-17
Works, but causes phone to either freeze or reboot when trying to use after screen goes to sleep.

2 ★, on 2013-03-15
Does not update location always stuck in Spain

5 ★, on 2013-03-19
With a dark background and border for night viewing this would be 5 stars. Edit: updated to 5. Thanks for the patch!

5 ★, on 2013-03-21
Looking forward to ISON

2 ★, on 2013-03-12
Have tried to use it a few times but it seems to get confused in the Southern Hemisphere as the app puts the sun in the wrong part of the evening sky. SGS 3 4.1.2;

Previous Versions

PanStarrs Finder 2.2
2013-03-26 / 739.6 KB / Android 2.3+

About this app

Find PanStarrs C/2011 L4 comet with the help of your Android tablet or mobile phone.

- GPS and system hour will help you to stablish the location parameters.
- Compass and accelerometer of the device will indicate you the position of the comet.
- Camera will allow you to precisely align the virtual comet with the real one.

* The efficiency of the process strongly depends on the device sensors precission. Please, use any compass calibration app before (for example, GPS Essentials).

The comet parameters have been obtained from the website of NASA (JPL) . Hyperbolic equations for the comet trajectory have been used with some approximations.

Accuracy:

Average error lower than 20', compared with data from heavens-above http://www.heavens-above.com/comet.aspx?cid=C%2F2011%20L4

The focal length of the camera (width and height angles) has been used to place objects in the screen. If the compass and accelerometers of the device are accurate, this app is also accurate enough.

New features

Versión 1.8

- Stellarium landscape generation
- Two new bugs solved
- Now include PLANETS and STARS!! (magnitude < 3.5) !!!!
- Remember location data from previous launch

Version 2.0

- Constellation lines
- Calibration
- Some orientation and aspect enhancements

Version 2.1

- Probably, the last version. Hope to see you in Ison Finder!!!
- Bug solved (affecting clicks in fix-location controls)
- SOlution for some Xperia models (affecting camera angle)

App Permissions

Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Required to be able to access the camera device.
Allows an application to access extra location provider commands.
Required to be able to access the camera device.
Allows applications to disable the keyguard if it is not secure.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows an application to read from external storage.