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Pin Point Stars 2.0

2.2 MB / 5K+ Downloads / Rating 3.8 - 32 reviews


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Pin Point Stars, developed and published by Indstronomy Apps, has released its latest version, 2.0, on 2015-08-09. This app falls under the Photography category on the Google Play Store and has achieved over 5000 installs. It currently holds an overall rating of 3.8, based on 32 reviews.

Pin Point Stars APK available on this page is compatible with all Android devices that meet the required specifications (Android 3.0+). 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.indstronomy.apps.pinpointstars

Updated: 10 years ago

Developer Name: Indstronomy Apps

Category: Photography

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Installation Instructions

This article outlines two straightforward methods for installing Pin Point Stars 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

3.8
Total 32 reviews

Reviews

3 ★, on 2020-09-06
Does what it claims, so it's useful. One big pain in the neck is that it won't remember your camera so you have to set it through the cumbersome list Everytime.

4 ★, on 2016-02-24
Can make a improvement, if you guys can calculate accurately with GPS location of the device. Likewise the Start Chart does, it shows and tracks the stars that are visible from the device location. But, still this is a great app. Thanks

5 ★, on 2015-08-18
This is what I was looking for and got it from my best friend! Simple and Effective. Very useful for learning. Thanks a ton!

4 ★, on 2015-08-03
Only a "search" option im selection would have made it even better. Maybe in next update

5 ★, on 2015-08-03
Simple to use and practical

Previous Versions

Pin Point Stars 2.0
2015-08-09 / 2.2 MB / Android 3.0+

About this app

A handy field tool for fixed tripod astrophotography. Calculates the best exposure times to capture beautiful night time photographs of the Milkyway and star filled nightscapes. Eliminate and stop star trails!

The app comes with a database of 3600 cameras.

The 500 rule and 600 rule are outdated now for the new DSLRs. They held good for the film era. This application uses the new NPF rule to calculate the exposure times. It uses the Aperture, Focal length and most importantly the pixel size of the camera's sensor to calculate the exposure times.

The app comes loaded with a database of 3600 cameras. No need to search for your camera's resolution and the pixel size in microns to calculate the exposure times!

Just select your camera's manufacturer and model, followed by the planned F-ratio and focal length of the lens. The app provides you the best exposure time to use.

Credit:
The original NPF formula is derived and explained here:
http://www.sahavre.fr
http://www.sahavre.fr/tutoriels/astrophoto/34-regle-npf-temps-de-pose-pour-eviter-le-file-d-etoiles

New features

Revamped user interface based on feedback of users. It is very easy to select camera manufacturer and models now.

App Permissions

Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.