Messier Finder Charts App Icon

Messier Finder Charts

Education • David Lent
4+ v2.0 Recorded price: $0.99 App Store →
IPA Analysis
Technical Specs
Bundle ID com.davidlent.messierfindercharts
Version 2.0
App Store Size 5.03 MB
Minimum iOS 26.2
Devices iPhone, iPad, iPod touch
Catalog release date 2023-01-07
Latest recorded version date 2026-05-21
Features & Support
Advisory 4+
Languages (1)
EN
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Preview

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Description

These Messier finder charts contain maps for every Messier deep sky object. It's user interface has intentionally been made as simple as possible so you can use this app in the freezing cold while using your telescope in total darkness. The app uses only red on the map to preserve your night vision. This is best used by holding the iPhone or iPad next to your Telrad reflex sight while viewing both the bulls eye in your Telrad and the bulls eye on the map to quickly find targets.

What's New

Version 2.0 2026-05-21
Rewritten in Swift so it will be compatible with upcoming IOS and iPadOS devices. Added magnitude to picker list in portrait mode and magnitude and RA/DEC to p...Rewritten in Swift so it will be compatible with upcoming IOS and iPadOS devices. Added magnitude to picker list in portrait mode and magnitude and RA/DEC to picker list in landscape mode. NGC-7009 (Saturn Nebula) was also added.

Technical Analysis

Package Overview Basic metadata
Bundle ID com.davidlent.messierfindercharts
Current Version 2.0
Minimum iOS 26.2
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Details Version / IDs Version date Action
Messier Finder Charts icon
5.03 MB
v2.0
App Store ID: 885890213Build: 2.0
2026-05-21 04:50:23 Paid / Arcade
Messier Finder Charts icon
Not archived
App Store ID: 854249574 Unknown Paid / Arcade