Logging & extras

Astro

Five astrophotography modes: pinpoint stars (500 / NPF rules against trailing), star trails, Milky Way (core altitude, seasonal window, best nights), light pollution, sun and moon paths, and time-lapse.

When you would reach for it

astrophotography
milky way
shoot stars
pinpoint stars
star trails
galactic core
deep sky
night sky
light pollution
sun and moon path
time lapse
500 rule
NPF rule
star photography

At a glance

Where to find it	Tools tab → Astro
Category	Logging & extras
Price	Free — every tool is open at this stage, with no paywall
Other languages	星空 · Astro · 星空 · 星景
Platforms	iOS 17.0+ / Android

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