Astro Calculator
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v4.0.0 by DBG Nautical
About Astro Calculator
Astro Calculator (Package Name: com.dbg.astro) is developed by DBG Nautical and the latest version of Astro Calculator 4.0.0 was updated on January 25, 2024. Astro Calculator is in the category of Education. You can check all apps from the developer of Astro Calculator and find 82 alternative apps to Astro Calculator on Android. Currently this app is for free. This app can be downloaded on Android 7.0+ on APKFab or Google Play. All APK/XAPK files on APKFab.com are original and 100% safe with fast download.
This powerful Astro Calculator is a professional and strategic tool allowing you to determine a vessel's position (FIX) based on celestial observations. The app, with 2 main sections and a Theory part, uses a modern approach to celestial navigation.
The first section is about Astro Navigation tools, for obtaining a FIX by just the names of the heavenly bodies, sextant angles and the times of the observations. Here you will find the Position Fix Calculator and the Rise Set Times Calculator.
The Position Fix Calculator is the all in one tool and contains 4 tabs. These reflect the steps you need to follow logically in order to set up a good celestial observation. Also read our theory on this, chapter ‘Preparing stellar observations’.
In the Parameters tab you enter the course and speed of the ship, and the last known dead reckoning (DR) position and time. You can save them all. More parameters such as deck watch error, sextant index error and observation altitude are possible.
With the Plan tab we offer you the possibility to fully automatically plan the observation of the best celestial bodies and save it. Everything is done for you. A digital Star finder is integrated. Learn how to use it to quickly build up knowledge and identify celestial bodies and constellations.
The Reduce tab allows you to start the observations. Shoot the height of the celestial body and note the time of observation. You can specify additional optional environmental parameters. Consult the theory to understand the effect of these additional parameters on the result. All observations are kept in a list.
Finally, go to the Fix tab. Enter the time at which you want to determine the Fix, and almost immediately you will get the result, complete with position circles on the map. Also discover the possibilities of the PDF export document.
The Rise Set Times Calculator lets you calculate set, rise and meridian passage times of all celestial objects for a given time and position.
This tool also gives you the Azimuth values of the Sun's rise and set, to perform compass checks. You really have all the Astro data right at hand.
The second section deals with Educational tools, for those wishing to study the subject in more depth; theory and full details of the calculations are given based on widely used nautical publications. We present a Celestial Calculator and a Sight Reduction Calculator.
The Celestial Calculator determines the geocentric and topocentric coordinates of any celestial body for a given date and position. Consult our help page for a complete description of input fields and output symbols. In this calculator we also show a PXZ plot, where you can choose Pole Up or Zenith Up orientation. All this to give you more insight. In the tab Calculation Detail we show all details of the calculations according to different methods: Cosine, Haversine, Versine, ABC. This allows you to check your manual calculations and searches in the Nautical Almanac, helping you to master Astro navigation.
With the Sight Reduction Calculator we offer you 5 methods to calculate a Line of Position graph with an Estimated Position (EP). Classic methods are the Intercept Method, Latitude by Polaris and Latitude by Meridian Passage.
Again you will get a tab with all the details of the calculations, step by step so you can check your own manual work. We also show each time a line of position plot.
Finally, the Theory part, ‘Notes on Astro Navigation’, consists of 6 chapters and gives a clear and concise overview of the field of Astro Navigation and the enormous possibilities of this Astro app.
If Astro Navigation is new to you, whether you want to learn it or repeat it, we recommend to discover the app from this theory section. For example, in the chapter ‘Sextant observations’, we show how a Sextant works, and explain some tips and tricks for practical usage.
Enjoy this app and develop your knowledge of Astro Navigation,
By DBG Nautical
The first section is about Astro Navigation tools, for obtaining a FIX by just the names of the heavenly bodies, sextant angles and the times of the observations. Here you will find the Position Fix Calculator and the Rise Set Times Calculator.
The Position Fix Calculator is the all in one tool and contains 4 tabs. These reflect the steps you need to follow logically in order to set up a good celestial observation. Also read our theory on this, chapter ‘Preparing stellar observations’.
In the Parameters tab you enter the course and speed of the ship, and the last known dead reckoning (DR) position and time. You can save them all. More parameters such as deck watch error, sextant index error and observation altitude are possible.
With the Plan tab we offer you the possibility to fully automatically plan the observation of the best celestial bodies and save it. Everything is done for you. A digital Star finder is integrated. Learn how to use it to quickly build up knowledge and identify celestial bodies and constellations.
The Reduce tab allows you to start the observations. Shoot the height of the celestial body and note the time of observation. You can specify additional optional environmental parameters. Consult the theory to understand the effect of these additional parameters on the result. All observations are kept in a list.
Finally, go to the Fix tab. Enter the time at which you want to determine the Fix, and almost immediately you will get the result, complete with position circles on the map. Also discover the possibilities of the PDF export document.
The Rise Set Times Calculator lets you calculate set, rise and meridian passage times of all celestial objects for a given time and position.
This tool also gives you the Azimuth values of the Sun's rise and set, to perform compass checks. You really have all the Astro data right at hand.
The second section deals with Educational tools, for those wishing to study the subject in more depth; theory and full details of the calculations are given based on widely used nautical publications. We present a Celestial Calculator and a Sight Reduction Calculator.
The Celestial Calculator determines the geocentric and topocentric coordinates of any celestial body for a given date and position. Consult our help page for a complete description of input fields and output symbols. In this calculator we also show a PXZ plot, where you can choose Pole Up or Zenith Up orientation. All this to give you more insight. In the tab Calculation Detail we show all details of the calculations according to different methods: Cosine, Haversine, Versine, ABC. This allows you to check your manual calculations and searches in the Nautical Almanac, helping you to master Astro navigation.
With the Sight Reduction Calculator we offer you 5 methods to calculate a Line of Position graph with an Estimated Position (EP). Classic methods are the Intercept Method, Latitude by Polaris and Latitude by Meridian Passage.
Again you will get a tab with all the details of the calculations, step by step so you can check your own manual work. We also show each time a line of position plot.
Finally, the Theory part, ‘Notes on Astro Navigation’, consists of 6 chapters and gives a clear and concise overview of the field of Astro Navigation and the enormous possibilities of this Astro app.
If Astro Navigation is new to you, whether you want to learn it or repeat it, we recommend to discover the app from this theory section. For example, in the chapter ‘Sextant observations’, we show how a Sextant works, and explain some tips and tricks for practical usage.
Enjoy this app and develop your knowledge of Astro Navigation,
By DBG Nautical
Astro Calculator 4.0.0 Update
Bug correction in Sight Reduction Calculator
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Astro Calculator
4.0.0
APK
February 17, 2024
4.96 MB
Requires Android: Android 7.0+
Screen DPI: 160-640dpi
SHA1: 3f9ed2b1f1b01ce3cc0462865288a8c8dccfcce0
Size: 4.96 MB
What's New:
Bug correction in Sight Reduction Calculator
Astro Calculator
3.0.0
XAPK
APKs
July 21, 2023
5.13 MB
Requires Android: Android 7.0+
Screen DPI: 160-240dpi
SHA1: a4abef53b9b1337c1250963c622132878bae8bd5
Size: 5.13 MB
What's New:
Upgrade to Android SDK level 33
Astro Calculator
2.0.0
APK
October 12, 2022
4.58 MB
Requires Android: Android 5.1+
Screen DPI: 120-640dpi
SHA1: 8cb47c69e540ad6929afbef017ab979613e5c386
Size: 4.58 MB
What's New:
upgrade to Android SDK level 32
by default, sight reduction pdf form is now stored in Download folder on the device
option to change date format from DMY to MDY
by default, sight reduction pdf form is now stored in Download folder on the device
option to change date format from DMY to MDY
Astro Calculator
1.1.0
APK
October 31, 2020
3.28 MB
Requires Android: Android 5.1+
Screen DPI: 160dpi
SHA1: 264263af666e66f1545093ee6579da76bf669708
Size: 3.28 MB
What's New:
Upgrade to Android Target SDK 29
Improved calculations for the Set and Rise times of Sun and Moon at high latitudes
For sextants observations of Sun and Moon a third option, the centre, is now allowed; this can be useful using an artificial horizon (the so called super imposing scenario)
Sun and Moon in top of heavenly body selection drop down menu
Reduced app size
Improved calculations for the Set and Rise times of Sun and Moon at high latitudes
For sextants observations of Sun and Moon a third option, the centre, is now allowed; this can be useful using an artificial horizon (the so called super imposing scenario)
Sun and Moon in top of heavenly body selection drop down menu
Reduced app size
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Update Date:
2024-01-25
Latest Version:
4.0.0
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Android 7.0+
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