This update adds transit times to Live Data and enables multipoint alignment for Astro-Physics mounts. It also includes several fixes, including improved Gaia searches, more reliable rendering, and smoother Milky Way and analemma displays.

This major update brings powerful new features and refinements across the app. The sky now looks more realistic than ever thanks to a new high-resolution Earth atmosphere model with smoother color gradients. Sky View supports dynamic text sizes for better readability, and you can now import Observer Pro horizon files (.hrz) for precise local horizons.

Telescope control has gained major improvements: Luminos Pro now supports game controllers (joysticks), adds pulse guiding for many telescope models, and introduces Touch Guiding for intuitive control without needing to look at the screen. Observation settings are easier to access, and Hour Angle is now included in all objects’ Live Data.

There are also many fixes and interface improvements throughout the app — from better layouts on small screens to smoother tracking markers and more consistent colors. Crashes in city and field-of-view editors have been resolved, Uranus’ rings are visible again, and numerous display and navigation bugs have been eliminated. Thank you for sharing your crash reports and helping make Luminos Pro better with every release.

In this update, I’ve made the Messier, Caldwell, Herschel, and Herschel II lists available to all users without a subscription. Deep-space images now appear in the sky view for everyone, and I’ve fixed an issue so that searching for deep-space objects works correctly without a subscription.

I’m pleased to introduce version 12.4 of Luminos Pro, which brings a suite of new visual and data enhancements. Spacecraft and satellites now feature realistic 3D graphics, including a highly detailed model of the International Space Station and a brand-new rendering of the Chandra X-ray Observatory. You can also now use polygonal Stellarium landscapes, and search for planetary nebulae using their Abell designations. Also added is a Zoom stop for the equipment calculator's current field of view. Several bugs have also been fixed, see the release notes in the app for a comprehensive list. Clear skies!

Luminos Pro 12.3 integrates NASA’s high-precision HORIZONS data for asteroid tracking, automatically switching to this data as asteroids approach Earth, ensuring you have the most accurate position information during each close approach.

In addition, the Tonight panel now features flyovers of the International Space Station and the Hubble Space Telescope. The location settings have been redesigned for a more intuitive experience, and orbiting now automatically switches to a non-rotating frame when viewing objects from a distance. Lastly, motion tracking now preserves your selected time to make visual planning simpler, and a crash when search results include certain exoplanets has been fixed.

This update adds extra details to conjunction news items, adds eclipse timelines, and displays lunar eclipses in the Tonight panel's pull‐down calendar. There are also several other feature improvements and bug fixes, please refer to the release notes for a complete list of changes.

Version 12.1 adds space-insensitive searching to simplify asteroid name queries, and adds a new ESO image of RCW 38. The search function has also been fixed so it doesn't crash when double stars aren't installed.

Version 12.0 brings significant updates and new features to Luminos Pro. You can now explore up to one billion Gaia DR3 stars and discover newly added Wolf-Rayet stars. The Washington Double Star catalog has been updated to the November 2024 edition, and the exoplanet database includes nearly 2,000 new discoveries. Additionally, the ATNF Pulsar Catalog (psrcat) has been upgraded to version 2.5.1, and the General Catalog of Variable Stars (GCVS) has been updated to version 5.1.

Several fixes improve the app’s functionality. GCVS designations now consistently display the correct constellation, and notes load and save properly. "Beautiful Pairing" news items provide accurate rise and set times, and searching for "double double" now correctly locates Epsilon Lyra. Finally, habitable zone calculations have been enhanced, especially for M-class stars like Trappist-1.

This update introduces several exciting new features and enhancements to enrich the experience for both amateur and professional astronomers. The most significant addition is support for Stellarium landscapes. This feature allows you to view photographic landscapes by traveling to the locations where they were taken, and you can also select one of these landscapes to display at your home location. Over twenty landscapes are included for download within the app, and you can add more landscapes from online repositories. Additionally, the update includes bug fixes, new translations, and various tweaks throughout the app to improve overall performance and usability.

This update adds many new features, including Gaia DR3, Pulsars, new deep space images, improved searching, widgets, and much more! See the in-app release notes for a complete list.

This update adds information on nearly 250 newly discovered exoplanets. A highlight is the HD 110067 system, featuring six planets in remarkably resonant orbits. Also in this update is the November 2023 release of the Washington Double Star Catalog, ensuring you have the most current and accurate information for your observations!

Clear skies,
- John

This update brings a host of enhancements and fixes, further improving the user experience for both amateur and professional astronomers. Key features include an update to the Celestrak data URLs, ensuring users have access to the most current satellite data. Additionally, new categories for "GEO Protected Zone" and "GEO Protected Zone Plus" satellites have been added. This update also adds a setting that allows users to disable animations when changing locations, streamlining the app's usability.

Several improvements have also been made to enhance the app's accuracy and responsiveness. The phrasing of opposition events in the Tonight panel has been corrected to reflect accurate descriptions both before and after the event. For comet enthusiasts, the Tonight panel now displays the longer of two appearances when a comet is visible at both dawn and dusk. The layout of the satellite settings has been reworked for better clarity and ease of use. Lastly, the search function has been optimized to respond faster during its first use, significantly enhancing the overall responsiveness of the app.

This update adds compatibility with iOS 17

This update introduces a variety of enhancements. New JWST images are now available, along with the addition of the star Earendel, and refinements to moon phase data. The latest versions of the Washington Double Star (WDS) catalog, exoplanets database, and surface feature databases for various celestial bodies have been implemented. Additionally, several bugs have been fixed; please refer to the detailed release notes for a comprehensive list.

Update 10.6.1: A crash which could occur while rendering asteroid or comet orbits has been fixed

This update introduces a variety of enhancements. New JWST images are now available, along with the addition of the star Earendel, and refinements to moon phase data. The latest versions of the Washington Double Star (WDS) catalog, exoplanets database, and surface feature databases for various celestial bodies have been implemented. Additionally, several bugs have been fixed; please refer to the detailed release notes for a comprehensive list.

I'm pleased to present the latest update for Luminos Pro, which incorporates an array of innovative features and improvements designed to enhance your astronomical observing experience.

A standout addition is the new Augmented Reality (AR) mode in motion tracking. This feature overlays graphics onto live video, making it simpler to identify celestial objects and pinpoint observing targets. There are two AR modes for you to explore: one where graphics appear behind physical obstacles like buildings and trees, and another where the graphics overlay everything. While the former has a unique appeal, please note that ARKit's object detection may be less accurate in low light conditions, hence the latter mode is recommended for night-time usage. The classic Virtual Reality mode remains available and can be selected at the top of the screen during motion tracking.

Alongside this, new target "focus" modes have been incorporated in motion tracking, enabling you to highlight specific categories such as planets & stars, deep space, or satellites, while minimizing or removing other objects. The ability to manually adjust the compass alignment to better synchronize the graphics with the real sky has also been added to all motion tracking modes.

I am also introducing the All-Access Pass, which offers you all the advanced features of Luminos Pro for a one-time payment, eliminating the need for subscriptions. To celebrate this, I am offering a 25% discount for those who've subscribed for a year or more, and a limited-time 10% introductory discount for everyone. The pass is compatible with Apple's Family Sharing, meaning a single purchase covers your whole family.

The user interface for custom locations has been revamped for a more user-friendly experience. Your custom locations are stored in iCloud Drive and will sync across all your devices. The location files are in JSON format, and you can generate your own files, placing them in the iCloud Drive > Luminos > Locations folder for automatic recognition by the app. The app can now also automatically adjust its time zone to match the selected location, simplifying target finding and event viewing for different places.

This update also includes numerous other features like labels on the celestial poles, a re-designed pointer for offscreen objects, automatic labels for bright satellites, the ability to filter eclipse lists by eclipse type, and local times on eclipse map popups. Performance and battery life have been improved, and numerous bugs have been addressed, including random crashes, distance errors to galaxies, and enhanced detection for visible satellite flyovers. You can find a comprehensive list of new features and bug fixes in the in-app release notes.

I hope you'll enjoy exploring these new features and improvements. Your feedback is always welcome, and greatly contributes to the continuous enhancement of Luminos Pro.

Clear skies,
- John

Changes in version 10.5.7:

• Feature - Added JWST Rho Ohiuchi image
• Feature - Deep space object diameter is included in the summary
• Feature - The Browser no longer automatically closes when clearing the selection
• Feature - Star downloads show a progress bar in the sky view while downloading
• Fixed - Location shows coordinates in Settings when not near a named place
• Fixed - The activity indicator works reliably on the Asteroids page
• Fixed - Meteor showers render correctly from space
• Fixed - The layout of items within certain gridded sections (tonight's best, meteor showers) has been improved

I'm pleased to present the latest update for Luminos Pro, which incorporates an array of innovative features and improvements designed to enhance your astronomical observing experience.

A standout addition is the new Augmented Reality (AR) mode in motion tracking. This feature overlays graphics onto live video, making it simpler to identify celestial objects and pinpoint observing targets. There are two AR modes for you to explore: one where graphics appear behind physical obstacles like buildings and trees, and another where the graphics overlay everything. While the former has a unique appeal, please note that ARKit's object detection may be less accurate in low light conditions, hence the latter mode is recommended for night-time usage. The classic Virtual Reality mode remains available and can be selected at the top of the screen during motion tracking.

Alongside this, new target "focus" modes have been incorporated in motion tracking, enabling you to highlight specific categories such as planets & stars, deep space, or satellites, while minimizing or removing other objects. The ability to manually adjust the compass alignment to better synchronize the graphics with the real sky has also been added to all motion tracking modes.

I am also introducing the All-Access Pass, which offers you all the advanced features of Luminos Pro for a one-time payment, eliminating the need for subscriptions. To celebrate this, I am offering a 25% discount for those who've subscribed for a year or more, and a limited-time 10% introductory discount for everyone. The pass is compatible with Apple's Family Sharing, meaning a single purchase covers your whole family.

The user interface for custom locations has been revamped for a more user-friendly experience. Your custom locations are stored in iCloud Drive and will sync across all your devices. The location files are in JSON format, and you can generate your own files, placing them in the iCloud Drive > Luminos > Locations folder for automatic recognition by the app. The app can now also automatically adjust its time zone to match the selected location, simplifying target finding and event viewing for different places.

This update also includes numerous other features like labels on the celestial poles, a re-designed pointer for offscreen objects, automatic labels for bright satellites, the ability to filter eclipse lists by eclipse type, and local times on eclipse map popups. Performance and battery life have been improved, and numerous bugs have been addressed, including random crashes, distance errors to galaxies, and enhanced detection for visible satellite flyovers. You can find a comprehensive list of new features and bug fixes in the in-app release notes.

I hope you'll enjoy exploring these new features and improvements. Your feedback is always welcome, and greatly contributes to the continuous enhancement of Luminos Pro.

Clear skies,
- John

I'm thrilled to present the latest update for Luminos Pro, which incorporates an array of innovative features and improvements designed to enhance your astronomical observing experience.

A standout addition is the new Augmented Reality (AR) mode in motion tracking. This feature overlays graphics onto live video, making it simpler to identify celestial objects and pinpoint observing targets. There are two AR modes for you to explore: one where graphics appear behind physical obstacles like buildings and trees, and another where the graphics overlay everything. While the former has a unique appeal, please note that ARKit's object detection may be less accurate in low light conditions, hence the latter mode is recommended for night-time usage. The classic Virtual Reality mode remains available and can be selected at the top of the screen during motion tracking.

Alongside this, new target "focus" modes have been incorporated in motion tracking, enabling you to highlight specific categories such as planets & stars, deep space, or satellites, while minimizing or removing other objects. The ability to manually adjust the compass alignment to better synchronize the graphics with the real sky has also been added to all motion tracking modes.

I am also introducing the All-Access Pass, which offers you all the advanced features of Luminos Pro for a one-time payment, eliminating the need for subscriptions. To celebrate this, I am offering a 25% discount for those who've subscribed for a year or more, and a limited-time 10% introductory discount for everyone. The pass is compatible with Apple's Family Sharing, meaning a single purchase covers your whole family.

The user interface for custom locations has been revamped for a more user-friendly experience. Your custom locations are stored in iCloud Drive and will sync across all your devices. The location files are in JSON format, and you can generate your own files, placing them in the iCloud Drive > Luminos > Locations folder for automatic recognition by the app. The app can now also automatically adjust its time zone to match the selected location, simplifying target finding and event viewing for different places.

This update also includes numerous other features like labels on the celestial poles, a re-designed pointer for offscreen objects, automatic labels for bright satellites, the ability to filter eclipse lists by eclipse type, and local times on eclipse map popups. Performance and battery life have been improved, and numerous bugs have been addressed, including random crashes, distance errors to galaxies, and enhanced detection for visible satellite flyovers. You can find a comprehensive list of new features and bug fixes in the in-app release notes.

I hope you'll enjoy exploring these new features and improvements. Your feedback is always welcome, and greatly contributes to the continuous enhancement of Luminos Pro.

Clear skies,
- John

Update 10.5.1: Fixed crash which could occur when canceling your subscription
Update 10.5.2: Fixed crash which occurred when zooming all the way in on stars, and fixed subscription wording to mention the all-access pass too
Update 10.5.3: Updated satellite articles, fixed translation errors, fixed label placement, fixed user-interface bugs
Update 10.5.4: Added more satellite articles, fixed time speed controls
Update 10.5.5: Improvements in manually entering coordinates and fixes for various settings

I'm thrilled to present the latest update for Luminos Pro, which incorporates an array of innovative features and improvements designed to enhance your astronomical observing experience.

A standout addition is the new Augmented Reality (AR) mode in motion tracking. This feature overlays graphics onto live video, making it simpler to identify celestial objects and pinpoint observing targets. There are two AR modes for you to explore: one where graphics appear behind physical obstacles like buildings and trees, and another where the graphics overlay everything. While the former has a unique appeal, please note that ARKit's object detection may be less accurate in low light conditions, hence the latter mode is recommended for night-time usage. The classic Virtual Reality mode remains available and can be selected at the top of the screen during motion tracking.

Alongside this, new target "focus" modes have been incorporated in motion tracking, enabling you to highlight specific categories such as planets & stars, deep space, or satellites, while minimizing or removing other objects. The ability to manually adjust the compass alignment to better synchronize the graphics with the real sky has also been added to all motion tracking modes.

I am also introducing the All-Access Pass, which offers you all the advanced features of Luminos Pro for a one-time payment, eliminating the need for subscriptions. To celebrate this, I am offering a 25% discount for those who've subscribed for a year or more, and a limited-time 10% introductory discount for everyone. The pass is compatible with Apple's Family Sharing, meaning a single purchase covers your whole family.

The user interface for custom locations has been revamped for a more user-friendly experience. Your custom locations are stored in iCloud Drive and will sync across all your devices. The location files are in JSON format, and you can generate your own files, placing them in the iCloud Drive > Luminos > Locations folder for automatic recognition by the app. The app can now also automatically adjust its time zone to match the selected location, simplifying target finding and event viewing for different places.

This update also includes numerous other features like labels on the celestial poles, a re-designed pointer for offscreen objects, automatic labels for bright satellites, the ability to filter eclipse lists by eclipse type, and local times on eclipse map popups. Performance and battery life have been improved, and numerous bugs have been addressed, including random crashes, distance errors to galaxies, and enhanced detection for visible satellite flyovers. You can find a comprehensive list of new features and bug fixes in the in-app release notes.

I hope you'll enjoy exploring these new features and improvements. Your feedback is always welcome, and greatly contributes to the continuous enhancement of Luminos Pro.

Clear skies,
- John

Update 10.5.1: Fixed crash which could occur when canceling your subscription
Update 10.5.2: Fixed crash which occurred when zooming all the way in on stars, and fixed subscription wording to mention the all-access pass too
Update 10.5.3: Updated satellite articles, fixed translation errors, fixed label placement, fixed user-interface bugs
Update 10.5.4: Added more satellite articles, fixed time speed controls

I'm thrilled to present the latest update for Luminos Pro, which incorporates an array of innovative features and improvements designed to enhance your astronomical observing experience.

A standout addition is the new Augmented Reality (AR) mode in motion tracking. This feature overlays graphics onto live video, making it simpler to identify celestial objects and pinpoint observing targets. There are two AR modes for you to explore: one where graphics appear behind physical obstacles like buildings and trees, and another where the graphics overlay everything. While the former has a unique appeal, please note that ARKit's object detection may be less accurate in low light conditions, hence the latter mode is recommended for night-time usage. The classic Virtual Reality mode remains available and can be selected at the top of the screen during motion tracking.

Alongside this, new target "focus" modes have been incorporated in motion tracking, enabling you to highlight specific categories such as planets & stars, deep space, or satellites, while minimizing or removing other objects. The ability to manually adjust the compass alignment to better synchronize the graphics with the real sky has also been added to all motion tracking modes.

I am also introducing the All-Access Pass, which offers you all the advanced features of Luminos Pro for a one-time payment, eliminating the need for subscriptions. To celebrate this, I am offering a 25% discount for those who've subscribed for a year or more, and a limited-time 10% introductory discount for everyone. The pass is compatible with Apple's Family Sharing, meaning a single purchase covers your whole family.

The user interface for custom locations has been revamped for a more user-friendly experience. Your custom locations are stored in iCloud Drive and will sync across all your devices. The location files are in JSON format, and you can generate your own files, placing them in the iCloud Drive > Luminos > Locations folder for automatic recognition by the app. The app can now also automatically adjust its time zone to match the selected location, simplifying target finding and event viewing for different places.

This update also includes numerous other features like labels on the celestial poles, a re-designed pointer for offscreen objects, automatic labels for bright satellites, the ability to filter eclipse lists by eclipse type, and local times on eclipse map popups. Performance and battery life have been improved, and numerous bugs have been addressed, including random crashes, distance errors to galaxies, and enhanced detection for visible satellite flyovers. You can find a comprehensive list of new features and bug fixes in the in-app release notes.

I hope you'll enjoy exploring these new features and improvements. Your feedback is always welcome, and greatly contributes to the continuous enhancement of Luminos Pro.

Clear skies,
- John

Update 10.5.1: Fixed crash which could occur when canceling your subscription
Update 10.5.2: Fixed crash which occurred when zooming all the way in on stars, and fixed subscription wording to mention the all-access pass too
Update 10.5.3: Updated satellite articles, fixed translation errors, fixed label placement, fixed user-interface bugs

I'm thrilled to present the latest update for Luminos Pro, which incorporates an array of innovative features and improvements designed to enhance your astronomical observing experience.

A standout addition is the new Augmented Reality (AR) mode in motion tracking. This feature overlays graphics onto live video, making it simpler to identify celestial objects and pinpoint observing targets. There are two AR modes for you to explore: one where graphics appear behind physical obstacles like buildings and trees, and another where the graphics overlay everything. While the former has a unique appeal, please note that ARKit's object detection may be less accurate in low light conditions, hence the latter mode is recommended for night-time usage. The classic Virtual Reality mode remains available and can be selected at the top of the screen during motion tracking.

Alongside this, new target "focus" modes have been incorporated in motion tracking, enabling you to highlight specific categories such as planets & stars, deep space, or satellites, while minimizing or removing other objects. The ability to manually adjust the compass alignment to better synchronize the graphics with the real sky has also been added to all motion tracking modes.

I am also introducing the All-Access Pass, which offers you all the advanced features of Luminos Pro for a one-time payment, eliminating the need for subscriptions. To celebrate this, I am offering a 25% discount for those who've subscribed for a year or more, and a limited-time 10% introductory discount for everyone. The pass is compatible with Apple's Family Sharing, meaning a single purchase covers your whole family.

The user interface for custom locations has been revamped for a more user-friendly experience. Your custom locations are stored in iCloud Drive and will sync across all your devices. The location files are in JSON format, and you can generate your own files, placing them in the iCloud Drive > Luminos > Locations folder for automatic recognition by the app. The app can now also automatically adjust its time zone to match the selected location, simplifying target finding and event viewing for different places.

This update also includes numerous other features like labels on the celestial poles, a re-designed pointer for offscreen objects, automatic labels for bright satellites, the ability to filter eclipse lists by eclipse type, and local times on eclipse map popups. Performance and battery life have been improved, and numerous bugs have been addressed, including random crashes, distance errors to galaxies, and enhanced detection for visible satellite flyovers. You can find a comprehensive list of new features and bug fixes in the in-app release notes.

I hope you'll enjoy exploring these new features and improvements. Your feedback is always welcome, and greatly contributes to the continuous enhancement of Luminos Pro.

Clear skies,
- John

Update 10.5.1: Fixed crash which could occur when canceling your subscription
Update 10.5.2: Fixed crash which occurred when zooming all the way in on stars, and fixed subscription wording to mention the all-access pass too

I'm thrilled to present the latest update for Luminos Pro, which incorporates an array of innovative features and improvements designed to enhance your astronomical observing experience.

A standout addition is the new Augmented Reality (AR) mode in motion tracking. This feature overlays graphics onto live video, making it simpler to identify celestial objects and pinpoint observing targets. There are two AR modes for you to explore: one where graphics appear behind physical obstacles like buildings and trees, and another where the graphics overlay everything. While the former has a unique appeal, please note that ARKit's object detection may be less accurate in low light conditions, hence the latter mode is recommended for night-time usage. The classic Virtual Reality mode remains available and can be selected at the top of the screen during motion tracking.

Alongside this, new target "focus" modes have been incorporated in motion tracking, enabling you to highlight specific categories such as planets & stars, deep space, or satellites, while minimizing or removing other objects. The ability to manually adjust the compass alignment to better synchronize the graphics with the real sky has also been added to all motion tracking modes.

I am also introducing the All-Access Pass, which offers you all the advanced features of Luminos Pro for a one-time payment, eliminating the need for subscriptions. To celebrate this, I am offering a 25% discount for those who've subscribed for a year or more, and a limited-time 10% introductory discount for everyone. The pass is compatible with Apple's Family Sharing, meaning a single purchase covers your whole family.

The user interface for custom locations has been revamped for a more user-friendly experience. Your custom locations are stored in iCloud Drive and will sync across all your devices. The location files are in JSON format, and you can generate your own files, placing them in the iCloud Drive > Luminos > Locations folder for automatic recognition by the app. The app can now also automatically adjust its time zone to match the selected location, simplifying target finding and event viewing for different places.

This update also includes numerous other features like labels on the celestial poles, a re-designed pointer for offscreen objects, automatic labels for bright satellites, the ability to filter eclipse lists by eclipse type, and local times on eclipse map popups. Performance and battery life have been improved, and numerous bugs have been addressed, including random crashes, distance errors to galaxies, and enhanced detection for visible satellite flyovers. You can find a comprehensive list of new features and bug fixes in the in-app release notes.

I hope you'll enjoy exploring these new features and improvements. Your feedback is always welcome, and greatly contributes to the continuous enhancement of Luminos Pro.

Clear skies,
- John

I'm thrilled to present the latest update for Luminos Pro, which incorporates an array of innovative features and improvements designed to enhance your astronomical observing experience.

A standout addition is the new Augmented Reality (AR) mode in motion tracking. This feature overlays graphics onto live video, making it simpler to identify celestial objects and pinpoint observing targets. There are two AR modes for you to explore: one where graphics appear behind physical obstacles like buildings and trees, and another where the graphics overlay everything. While the former has a unique appeal, please note that ARKit's object detection may be less accurate in low light conditions, hence the latter mode is recommended for night-time usage. The classic Virtual Reality mode remains available and can be selected at the top of the screen during motion tracking.

Alongside this, new target "focus" modes have been incorporated in motion tracking, enabling you to highlight specific categories such as planets & stars, deep space, or satellites, while minimizing or removing other objects. The ability to manually adjust the compass alignment to better synchronize the graphics with the real sky has also been added to all motion tracking modes.

I am also introducing the All-Access Pass, which offers you all the advanced features of Luminos Pro for a one-time payment, eliminating the need for subscriptions. To celebrate this, I am offering a 25% discount for those who've subscribed for a year or more, and a limited-time 10% introductory discount for everyone. The pass is compatible with Apple's Family Sharing, meaning a single purchase covers your whole family.

The user interface for custom locations has been revamped for a more user-friendly experience. Your custom locations are stored in iCloud Drive and will sync across all your devices. The location files are in JSON format, and you can generate your own files, placing them in the iCloud Drive > Luminos > Locations folder for automatic recognition by the app. The app can now also automatically adjust its time zone to match the selected location, simplifying target finding and event viewing for different places.

This update also includes numerous other features like labels on the celestial poles, a re-designed pointer for offscreen objects, automatic labels for bright satellites, the ability to filter eclipse lists by eclipse type, and local times on eclipse map popups. Performance and battery life have been improved, and numerous bugs have been addressed, including random crashes, distance errors to galaxies, and enhanced detection for visible satellite flyovers. You can find a comprehensive list of new features and bug fixes in the in-app release notes.

I hope you'll enjoy exploring these new features and improvements. Your feedback is always welcome, and greatly contributes to the continuous enhancement of Luminos Pro.

Clear skies,
- John

• Feature - Updated star names with IAU 2022 changes
• Feature - Multi-star systems are named for the Flamsteed name of the primary star, when available (Bayer names are already used in this way)
• Feature - Bayer ids support partial searching
• Feature - Updated Washington Double Star Catalog to January 2023
• Feature - Comets descibe their closest approach to Earth if it's within the next year
• Feature - Visible comets are listed in Tonight's events
• Feature - Altitude charts highlight the best viewing time
• Fixed - Bayer / variable stars with latin letter names, such as P Cygni, are no longer case sensitive during searches
• Fixed - Fixed broken Tycho - Gaia DR2 crossmatches
• Fixed - Fixed names for Hipparcos stars with numbers greater than HIP 100000
• Fixed - Stray lines no longer appear in constellation stick figures
• Fixed - Provisional designations for comets are formatted correctly
• Fixed - Deep space settings look better when expanding or collapsing
• Fixed - Labels for faint stars are prioritized correctly
• Fixed - The Orion Nebula image is aligned correctly in the Sky View
• Fixed - LBN and LDN objects are no longer displayed in the Sky View, but they can still be searched and browsed in the Browse menu
• Fixed - Added missing translations

This update adds a new exoplanet category for detected molecules, and also adds a brightness control to allow deep space symbols to be adjusted independently of the label brightness. The Sky View has also been modified to always show Messier objects and to suppress large faint objects when the field of view is very wide (greater than 30°). Here is the full list of changes in this update:

• Feature - Added a new category for exoplanets with detected molecules
• Feature - The brightness of deep space symbols can be adjusted independently of the label brightness
• Feature - Messier objects are always shown in the sky view unless specifically disabled
• Feature - ESO and LBN objects are not shown at very wide (> 30°) fields of view
• Fixed - Detected molecules and elements for exoplanets look nicer
• Fixed - The app no longer crashes at startup when app metadata is missing