Sun Surveyor Lite
Sun Surveyor Lite
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- view network connections
- full network access
- read Google service configuration
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App summary
Sun Surveyor Lite takes the mystery out of the sunrise, sunset and magic hours, helping photographers and filmmakers scout the best locations, plan effectively, and get the perfect shot. Solar Industry (PV) Professionals, architects, real estate agents, and gardeners will also find a wealth of empowering, interactive features.
The 3D Compass and detailed Ephemeris provide a wealth of information about the largest natural light source in the galaxy:
- Predict and plan for the golden hour, blue hour and every sunrise & sunset
- Visualize the sun's path throughout the day or through the year
Additional features:
- Visual time machine - take a quick glance at the light for a day, or dial in desired compositions easily
- Twilight times - civil, nautical, astronomical
- Solstice and Equinox visualization
- Sun shadow information - calculate the length of shadows cast by objects
- Magnetic declination compensation
Check out the Full Version of Sun Surveyor for more:
- Live Camera View - augmented reality projections of the sun and moon paths; pinpoint the time the sun or moon will be at a particular location in the sky
- Interactive Map View - plan a remote shot or PV array placement, interact with a top-down perspective of sun and moon paths and events
- Street View Panoramas - 360 degree spherical panoramas with selected sun, moon and milky way events overlaid, where available
- Moon Information: moon position, moonrise, moonset, moon phases, apogee, perigee, distance and a Super Moon finder
- Show clients the quality and quantity of seasonal sunlight at a remote location
- Understand potential shade of surroundings and discover any obstructions
- Create images of the summer and winter Solstice & Equinox paths for a site
- Prepare night photography shots with the Milky Way & star trail features
- Offline usage (excludes Map View, Street View) - enter coordinates, save & load locations with no data connection or GPS available
- Measure distance, and difference between elevations, and vertical angle differentials with the Map view
- Import and export Google Earth .kmz/.kml locations
User reviews
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spammy, or outdated.- Accurate sun and moon tracking features
- Well-implemented 3D compass and ephemeris functions
- Useful for photography and outdoor activities
- Works well for garden planning
- Provides essential information about sunrise and sunset times
- Many features are locked in the Lite version
- GPS feature is unreliable for some users
- Manual location entry is a premium feature
- Users find the full version price high for limited updates
- App usability can vary significantly between devices
- Limited functionality of the Lite version
- GPS issues and manual location requirement
- Overall accuracy of the information provided
- Positive feedback on 3D compass and planning tools
- Need for upgrades or full version for complete features
User reviews
Cameron Ryan, 2024-09-26 
Spencer Mathews, 2024-04-05 
Mike 599, 2024-02-09Similar apps
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