Nightshift

Nightshift is a mobile observatory for people who are passionate about astronomy and observation of celestial bodies. The application informs you daily about the possibility of seeing objects with the naked eye, using binoculars or a telescope. The program operates with data placed in such popular databases as the astronomical catalog of Messier and Caldwell, the index catalog of nebulae and stars, the New General Catalog and other thematic publications.

Check the calendar of events regularly to be sure when you should expect the opposition of the planets (Neptune, Jupiter, Saturn, Mars, Jupiter, and so on). With the help of the hints given out by the program, you will finally be able to catch Mercury in the lens of the telescope, which is not for nothing called “elusive”, since there are serious difficulties in observing it. The tool helps to choose the best time for tracking celestial bodies – it is a kind of reference book and guide to the starry sky.

Features:

• well-structured information about celestial bodies;
• base, including information from thematic sources;
• tool to help find a planet or nebula;
• professional tips, hints and notifications;
• colorful charts.

With the Nightshift Visibility Calculator, an amateur astronomer will be able to calculate the visibility of a given object, taking into account atmospheric phenomena and other conditions. Don’t forget to warn like-minded people about favorable viewing conditions by sending a link via social networks directly from the program.