NAPA - Star Map
NARIT Astronomy & Planetarium Application, or “NAPA” is an astronomy and planetarium app that will help guide you to the night sky.
Identify those dots in the sky. Learn about stars, constellations, planets, and other deep sky objects by simply pointing your phone at the sky.
Use NAPA as a star map to help plan your future observation by adjusting the observation time. Familiarize yourself and learn more about the patterns that make up the night sky. Select and use NAPA to locate deep sky objects that you can locate with a binocular or small telescope.
NAPA is developed by National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT) made by professional and amateur astronomers, along with public outreach professionals with the aim to help bridge the gap, making astronomy accessible to everyone. This app is made free to use with the aim to assist schoolteachers and public outreach personnels with their engagement with the public.
Unlock the pro version (coming soon) to access the full potential of this app. Turn your phone into powerful tools that can help you with your observation and stargazing events with features that will assist in your astronomical needs.
NAPA features:
• Point and observe: Display the celestial objects in the position of the sky that your smart device is pointing at.
• Point and drag the screen to turn this app into a star map.
• Adjust the time to plan your observations at any given date and time.
• Simulate the positions of planets that you can see at any time.
• Select constellations, planets, or deep sky objects of interest and locate its position in the sky.
• Photo-realistic simulation of star appearance using real astrophysical model
• Real images of deep sky objects