{"id":197185,"date":"2015-12-03T16:35:04","date_gmt":"2015-12-03T14:35:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/osr.org\/blog\/uncategorized-en-uk\/star-finder-app\/"},"modified":"2022-05-25T15:11:38","modified_gmt":"2022-05-25T13:11:38","slug":"star-finder-app","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/osr.org\/en-uk\/blog\/osrguide\/star-finder-app\/","title":{"rendered":"Locate Your Own Star in the Night Sky with the OSR Star Finder App"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"blue-box\"><a href=\"\/\">Naming a star<\/a> is a special gift that a friend or loved one isn\u2019t likely to forget, as long as they can locate it in the sky. Unfortunately, it\u2019s easy to forget about the star if it can\u2019t easily be located with the naked eye. Instead of stepping outside and making a guess, OSR makes locating the star in the night sky a breeze with the Star Finder App.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-783\" src=\"https:\/\/osr.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/star-finder-2.0.jpg\" alt=\"OSR Star Finder\" \/><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;This app makes it easy to know which constellations you&#8217;re looking at, even if you can&#8217;t see all of the stars.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #15acdf;\">What does the Star Finder app do?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This app was specially created by OSR to help registered star owners locate their stars easily. With the OSR Star Finder app you can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Simply aim your phone at the sky and the app will locate the star based on its unique OSR Code.<\/li>\n<li>Share a photo of the star, or navigate to the personalized Star Page.<\/li>\n<li>Learn more about the star\u2019s cosmic neighborhood and explore other stars and constellations in the area.<\/li>\n<li>Locate the star during the day by switching on Night Mode. You can also switch the Augmented Reality-mode on and off.<\/li>\n<li>Adjust the filters so you can view planets, the moon, and the horizon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Locating a star can be especially difficult because the night sky changes throughout the year. By using the <em>Pick the Best<\/em> feature on the app, you can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Learn what time of year your star is most visible.<\/li>\n<li>Input your exact location so you can find the star in relation to your position to the night sky.<\/li>\n<li>Find out which constellations are currently visible from your location.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The best way to understand how the app works is to experience it. Simply <a href=\"https:\/\/osr.org\/en-uk\/star-finder-download\/\">download the app<\/a> and enter the OSR Code <strong>LPR805246<\/strong> to view an example of a named star!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-787\" src=\"https:\/\/osr.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/osr-star-finder-new.jpg\" alt=\"Star Finder\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"button button-blue medium arrow\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/osr-star-finder\/id946123330\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">AppStore (iOS)<\/a> <a class=\"button button-blue medium arrow\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=nl.DTT.OSR&amp;hl=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Play Store (Android)<\/a><br \/>\n<!--<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2><span style=\"color: #15acdf;\">Video: how does the app work?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\nWant to learn more about how the app works? Check out our video where we walk you through everything that the app has to offer, including how to locate your star, as well as locating constellations by aiming your phone to the sky.\n\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/hwLzP4646RE\n--><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #15acdf;\">How do users like the Star Finder?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Because the app can be used with or without a specially named star, many users have wonderful things to say about it. One user comments, <em>\u201cAfter guessing at constellations for a while, we tried this app &#8211; A lot of fun and made it easier.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Another user says, <em>\u201cIf you are looking for a fast, free stargazing app, look no further, you have found the one!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>If you decide you\u2019re ready to name a star for someone special after browsing stars in the sky, you can do it quickly and easily with the app too.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for an <strong>unbelievable gift<\/strong>, it really doesn\u2019t get any better than a registered star with the Online Star Register. If you\u2019re ready to name a star for a friend, family member, or co-worker, learn more about the gift packs we have to offer. Don\u2019t forget to <a href=\"\/\">check out our themed gifts<\/a> that are available for a variety of special occasions!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Naming a star is a special gift that a friend or loved one isn\u2019t likely to forget, as long as they can locate it in the sky. Unfortunately, it\u2019s easy to forget about the star if it can\u2019t easily be located with the naked eye. 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