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Earth & Sky Explorer
by Andreas Joseph Durandi
Description
"Earth & Sky Explorer" brings this to life in a unique and intuitive way. A beautiful 3D compass with precise GPS data lets you see through and across the Earth, and visualize Sun & Moon paths and key celestial lines in AR — for your location, or in VR for any place and time.
No ads. No tracking. Just a powerful tool — for the price of a nice cappuccino.
Privacy : www.durandilabs.ch/apps/compass-privacy-en
Terms of Use : www.durandilabs.ch/apps/compass-terms-en
Features
1. 3D Compass
-- Immersive 3D wind rose and magnetic field visualization
-- Direction in degrees and 16-wind system (true or magnetic)
-- Magnetic declination & inclination (upright mode)
-- GPS data: position, speed, altitude (flexible units & formats)
-- Barometer: pressure and altitude
2. AR View (Camera & Virtual)
-- Live camera overlay with azimuth & elevation
-- Sun path, Moon path, horizon, celestial equator & ecliptic (at any place on earth)
-- Works with all available backside cameras + zoom
-- Fine-tune the compass using Sun or Moon as reference
-- Sun & Moon altitude over horizon graph for ±12h
-- Freely set time & date to see the tracks for any date and time (minute or day steps)
3. See Through the Earth
-- Point your phone down — Have a virtual look through the globe
-- Zoom to explore countries and islands
-- Tap to identify locations worldwide (online feature)
-- See the direct “through-Earth” distance (as the mole tunnels :-)
-- Discover your antipode (opposite position on globe)
4. Virtual View from Anywhere
-- Set any observer location on Earth
-- Know surface distance from your current position to any other location
-- Sun & Moon altitude over horizon graph for ±12h
-- Earth illumination at selected date/time
-- Useful in-flight:
- GPS (position, speed, altitude)
- Barometer (cabin pressure & equivalent altitude)
5. Global Map Perspective (Equidistant azimuthal projection)
-- Center it to any location
-- Visualize global distances and directions
-- See the correct! Earth illumination on this projection at any time
6. Moon & Time Visualization
-- Elegant analog clock
-- Moon phase, declination and apparent size in a unique monthly moon graph
-- Turn your device into a stylish astronomical clock
Notes:
Not all iPads are equipped with GPS receivers.
Even in the age of GPS, the compass is still based on measuring the Earth's magnetic field.
This measurement can be affected by magnets in the phone case or by other magnetic or electrical objects nearby.
Stay curious!
No ads. No tracking. Just a powerful tool — for the price of a nice cappuccino.
Privacy : www.durandilabs.ch/apps/compass-privacy-en
Terms of Use : www.durandilabs.ch/apps/compass-terms-en
Features
1. 3D Compass
-- Immersive 3D wind rose and magnetic field visualization
-- Direction in degrees and 16-wind system (true or magnetic)
-- Magnetic declination & inclination (upright mode)
-- GPS data: position, speed, altitude (flexible units & formats)
-- Barometer: pressure and altitude
2. AR View (Camera & Virtual)
-- Live camera overlay with azimuth & elevation
-- Sun path, Moon path, horizon, celestial equator & ecliptic (at any place on earth)
-- Works with all available backside cameras + zoom
-- Fine-tune the compass using Sun or Moon as reference
-- Sun & Moon altitude over horizon graph for ±12h
-- Freely set time & date to see the tracks for any date and time (minute or day steps)
3. See Through the Earth
-- Point your phone down — Have a virtual look through the globe
-- Zoom to explore countries and islands
-- Tap to identify locations worldwide (online feature)
-- See the direct “through-Earth” distance (as the mole tunnels :-)
-- Discover your antipode (opposite position on globe)
4. Virtual View from Anywhere
-- Set any observer location on Earth
-- Know surface distance from your current position to any other location
-- Sun & Moon altitude over horizon graph for ±12h
-- Earth illumination at selected date/time
-- Useful in-flight:
- GPS (position, speed, altitude)
- Barometer (cabin pressure & equivalent altitude)
5. Global Map Perspective (Equidistant azimuthal projection)
-- Center it to any location
-- Visualize global distances and directions
-- See the correct! Earth illumination on this projection at any time
6. Moon & Time Visualization
-- Elegant analog clock
-- Moon phase, declination and apparent size in a unique monthly moon graph
-- Turn your device into a stylish astronomical clock
Notes:
Not all iPads are equipped with GPS receivers.
Even in the age of GPS, the compass is still based on measuring the Earth's magnetic field.
This measurement can be affected by magnets in the phone case or by other magnetic or electrical objects nearby.
Stay curious!
What's new (v2.0.1)
App & Concept
"Compass and Earth" is now "Earth & Sky Explorer"
This update brings powerful new visualizations, improved accuracy, and a more interactive experience.
New Features
Augmented Reality (AR View)
-- Visualize Sun & Moon paths anywhere
-- See ecliptic, celestial equator, horizon & Earth’s shadow
-- Manually fine-tune the compass using the sun
-- Toggle individual elements in the submenu
-- Capture screenshots
-- Adjustable Sun & Moon size
-- Zoom in and out
Interactive Timeline
-- New chart showing Sun & Moon altitude over the full day
-- Swipe to adjust time and date
-- 24h steps (date mode) / 1-minute steps (time mode)
-- Reset to "Now" or "Here" instantly
-- Double-tap to reset both
Virtual Mode
-- Automatically switches to a fully virtual view when not at your current location
Through-the-Earth View
-- Continuous direct distance display
-- Tap locations to identify country, region, or ocean (online feature)
-- Stars and Milky Way added when pointing upward
Earth View
-- Select any location by swiping the map
-- Surface distance from your current position
-- Automatic update of the interactive chart showing Sun & Moon altitude over horizon
-- Earth illumination
-- Stars and Milky Way added
Equidistant Azimuthal Projection
-- Center the map anywhere
-- Correct Earth illumination in this projection
Moon & Time Visualization (Clock View)
-- New chart showing Moon phase, declination, and apparent size
-- Time range: ±15 days around now
-- Shown declination adapts for southern hemisphere
New Settings
-- GPS smoothing (speed & altitude)
Improvements
Enhanced Accuracy
-- Improved device orientation tracking — even when pointing at the sky
-- No longer sensitive to linear accelerations
-- Automatic magnetic field display when held upright
Compass View Enhancements
-- Barometric pressure & altitude added
-- Tap units (km/h, m, hPa) to switch formats
-- Tap coordinates to change coordinate format
AR & Camera Improvements
-- Full support for all cameras (including dual-camera devices)
-- Switch cameras by tapping the AR button again
"Compass and Earth" is now "Earth & Sky Explorer"
This update brings powerful new visualizations, improved accuracy, and a more interactive experience.
New Features
Augmented Reality (AR View)
-- Visualize Sun & Moon paths anywhere
-- See ecliptic, celestial equator, horizon & Earth’s shadow
-- Manually fine-tune the compass using the sun
-- Toggle individual elements in the submenu
-- Capture screenshots
-- Adjustable Sun & Moon size
-- Zoom in and out
Interactive Timeline
-- New chart showing Sun & Moon altitude over the full day
-- Swipe to adjust time and date
-- 24h steps (date mode) / 1-minute steps (time mode)
-- Reset to "Now" or "Here" instantly
-- Double-tap to reset both
Virtual Mode
-- Automatically switches to a fully virtual view when not at your current location
Through-the-Earth View
-- Continuous direct distance display
-- Tap locations to identify country, region, or ocean (online feature)
-- Stars and Milky Way added when pointing upward
Earth View
-- Select any location by swiping the map
-- Surface distance from your current position
-- Automatic update of the interactive chart showing Sun & Moon altitude over horizon
-- Earth illumination
-- Stars and Milky Way added
Equidistant Azimuthal Projection
-- Center the map anywhere
-- Correct Earth illumination in this projection
Moon & Time Visualization (Clock View)
-- New chart showing Moon phase, declination, and apparent size
-- Time range: ±15 days around now
-- Shown declination adapts for southern hemisphere
New Settings
-- GPS smoothing (speed & altitude)
Improvements
Enhanced Accuracy
-- Improved device orientation tracking — even when pointing at the sky
-- No longer sensitive to linear accelerations
-- Automatic magnetic field display when held upright
Compass View Enhancements
-- Barometric pressure & altitude added
-- Tap units (km/h, m, hPa) to switch formats
-- Tap coordinates to change coordinate format
AR & Camera Improvements
-- Full support for all cameras (including dual-camera devices)
-- Switch cameras by tapping the AR button again
