Xasteria Plus is a specialized weather utility designed for astronomers and astrophotographers to monitor night sky conditions. It aggregates multiple forecast sources, including Apple Weather and MET Norway, while providing specialized tools like lunar calendars and night-vision modes to support stargazing planning.
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The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
For Amateur astronomers and astrophotographers requiring precise, localized weather and celestial data.
What does it look like?
Key features
Provides integrated hourly and hyperlocal weather data from Apple Weather and MET Norway.
Includes a dimmable interface with red, green, or blue color options to preserve user night vision.
Features a lunar calendar with sun/moon graphs, rise/set times, and eclipse simulations.
Utilizes device-specific sensors, including barometers and GPS, for accurate location-based environmental data.
How much does it cost?
Velocity
Dormant developmentShow more...
5 versions in history. Development pace: zombie.
Who built it?
Dimitrios Kechagias
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What do users think recently?
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
Not enough recent reviews to extract reliable themes yet.
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Competitive landscape for Xasteria Plus - Astro Weather
How's the Weather market?
The rivals identified
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Both applications provide weather forecasting data to users, creating a direct overlap in the utility category despite differing target audiences.
- Xasteria Plus provides specialized lunar calendars and night-vision modes for stargazing, absent in Local Weather.
- Local Weather includes radar maps and air quality indices for general consumers, which Xasteria Plus lacks.
- Xasteria Plus operates on a paid model, while Local Weather is free to download.
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Key takeaways for Xasteria Plus - Astro Weather
Where is it heading?
Bottom line
While highly valued by the astronomy community for its comprehensive feature set, users have reported recent stability issues and difficulties reaching support.
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