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Astronomy Flashlight

** Limited intro price only $0.99 **
Category Price Seller Device
Utilities $0.99 Gigabyte Solutions Ltd iPhone, iPad, iPod

Astronomy Flashlight is an astronomy flashlight / torch that has been specifically engineered to replace a standard red flashlight. Why carry a separate flashlight with you on observing sessions when you already have your iPhone / iPod?

There are other standard flashlights on the App Store, some of which can be changed to display a red background, but none of them have been designed with the needs of the astronomer in mind.

I am a keen amateur astronomer and I have tried the others and they don't suit the needs of an astronomer. That is why I created the Astronomy Flashlight.

The features that make Astronomy Flashlight unique are:

* All the interface and settings are red
* Adjustable brightness level so you only use the amount of light you need.
* A toggle on the main screen to disable sleep
* Tap the screen to turn it on and off, without having to lock the device
* All features and settings on a single flashlight screen
* Can be operated by somebody using gloves

All the above features mean you can operate the Astronomy Flashlight, configure it, turn it on and off and prevent it from sleeping your device all without destroying your dark adapted vision. Remember the device unlock screen is white!!

It may not look like much, but it does its job perfectly and is a fraction of the price of a red flashlight / red torch.

Please only buy this if you are an astronomer and you understand the value of maintaining dark adapted vision and operation with gloves in the cold.

Reviews

Bad
Ben1746

Terrible app. I was curious. And I am ashamed now.


Prefect for Astronomy
jb in Austin

I was frustrated with the other flashlight apps. They all seemed to turn off just as I found what I needed to read and then when you turned em on again you'd get flashed with white light. Dark adaptation takes 20-min and a short exposure to white makes you start all over.


Excellent
Emsickle37592847

I'm taking an astronomy class and this works great! I love The sleep option. However, it does not work with gloves. $.99 is a great price for this app! Saves me the hassle of buying and carrying a bright flashlight!


Solid $0.99 piece of software
Rbooks

Does what it advertises. A couple of minor issues. You need to turn off auto-brightness in the iphone config. It doesn't turn the screen of it makes it black. As long as it is aimed away from you it is not a problem. Looking at it could effect night vision.


Exactly what I was looking for.
Strattao

I wanted to use my iPhone as a light to view my charts at night while stargazing. This app has all the features I was looking for.


Excellent!
Andrew4549

Sometimes the simplest ideas are some of the best! This product doesn't "do" much, but I'll never view without it!


Yes
Tarcin

Now my hard earned night vision wont go to waste and I can view the glittering jewels of the night sky! Thank you!!


False Advertising
KatAttack29

This does not replace a "traditional red flashlight". It just makes the screen red. Nice marketing scheme man, well played.


Don't waste your money!
pjroamer

App simply turns screen a dull red. Not in any way a flashlight. Only possible use would be reading large print. Glad only paid $.99


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