My fellow Stargazer,

I think I might have made a couple mistakes in the code when I digressed in careless dreaming about distant galaxies. Ah, Andromeda Galaxy... In any case, if your app is behaving funny, feel free to download the update.

Fixed bugs:
- Misinterpreting the Calendar dates for astronomical events in different Time Zones
- Moon Phases for Sky Live window
- Minor bugs fixing

Yours truly,
Star walk developer.

My dearest Stargazer,

It's been awhile since we’ve talked, but I am happy to catch a moment and thank you for your letter. It was really kind of you to let me know that you are there and that you care. It almost made me feel like I was Santa in my own little way, making stargazing wishes come true. After careful consideration, I decided to fulfill the following wishes:

- Ultimate Calendar of the most important stargazing delights, it will tell you what’s up and even set an alarm
- Comet tracking (Halley, ISON, PANSTARRS, and Lemmon)
- Iridium flares
- Constellation artwork on/off
- Significant reduction in size

I know it's not much, but I'm hoping you will accept this as a small token of my gratitude and belief in future friendship. I have a lot more work to do, so I guess I better go get to it. And I am always happy to chat on Facebook and Twitter!

Best of stargazing,
Touched Star Walk Developer

My Dear Fellow Stargazer,

This update will make your app not crash (if it did). I also added a 3D model of the Newton satellite and fixed the bug with the Arabic language.

I have thought a good deal about what to add to this magnificent app of ours and well, to tell you the truth, it appears as though Star Walk is perfect. My magnum opus is complete. What to do, what to do... If you have any idea what it is lacking please - I beg you - tell me. Because I really don’t know. I always read AppStore user reviews and letters in support@vitotechnology.com mailbox, not to mention Facebook and Twitter, where I spend way too much time.

Sincerely,
Brooding Star Walk Developer.

Dear stargazer,

Ho Ho Ho Merry Christmas! I heard you have been very good this year. I'm writing to let you know that I'll be stopping by your house on Christmas Eve while you are sleeping. Be sure to update Star Walk app and track my way! Hope you leave me a glass of milk and some cookies.

Here’s the list of presents:

Free space: Huge size reduction! Update to free space on your iPhone
New calendar for 2013
New asteroids and dwarf planets
Videos
Better graphics
Improved Augmented Reality
Calibration
….aaaaand Santa Tracking!

Love,
Santa

- iPhone 5 ready!
- iOS 6 support
- TelRad function
- Bug fixes

- Amazing new visual effects
- Completely rebuilt Info: New layout of the revised info displays short facts, new image gallery, overview note, orbital and physical characteristics, magnitude and elevation as well as planetary structure
- New gallery for Picture of the Day: cleaner simpler layout with folders for pictures from ESA, ESO
- New Sharing button

- New music by Astropilot
- Corrected the info about the Sun
- Fixed crashes connected with HIP catalog
- Fixed the bug with info box while Star Spotter is activated
- Unfortunately, HIP catalog is no longer available for devices older than iPhone 3Gs

Bug Fix:

- Time shift in SkyLive
- Wrong positions of stars from HIP catalog
- Crashes on zoom
- Orientation change in Community during message window closing
- Search on Server with non-latin letters
- minor bugs

Version 5.7.1

- Added non-centric zoom in
- The stars have been colored in their original colors according to the star catalogue
- Minor bugs connected with stars visual magnitude
- Fixed bugs connected with sounds and music
- Fixed bugs for calendar events, PODs and bookmarks
- Fixed night mode for some celestial objects

Do you like the update and expect more from us? Leave good reviews on the AppStore and let us know what features you miss in Star Walk. We’ll do our best to meet your expectations.

Star Walk Team

- New SkyLive with animation
- New HIP Catalog with more than 170k stars
- Bug fix

Do you like the update and expect more from us? Leave good reviews on the AppStore and let us know what features you miss in Star Walk. We’ll do our best to meet your expectations.

Star Walk Team

Version 5.6.2

- Calendar of celestial events for 2012
- SpaceX addition: track Dragon spacecraft trajectory when it's launched
- Bug Fix

The fans of SpaceX Team can become a part of history and track the Dragon spacecraft trajectory in Star Walk app. The date of the launch is not set yet. Watch out for the news on our social networking sites on Facebook and Twitter.

Star Walk Team
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Version 5.6

- new Help section
- minor bug fixes

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Version 5.5:

The update employs new technology introduced in iOS 5:

- Twitter Enhanced for iOS 5
- #starwalk Community: a new interface for communication between Star Walk users all over the world
- The Twitter messages that include #starwalk will appear on a spinnable globe: a great way to communicate with stargazers all over the world

The update also includes lots of minor tweaks and bug fixes:

- Improved AirPlay
- Fixed Dec and Asm for some stars
- Bug with Star Spotter on iPod 4 with iOS 5 fixed

Do you like the update and expect more from us? Leave good reviews on the AppStore and let us know what features you miss in the Star Walk app. We’ll do our best to meet your expectations.

Star Walk Team

- "Frost" feature removed

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Version 5.6

- new Help section
- minor bug fixes

Happy Holidays to all!
We've added a little surprise for you, when you get what it is let us know on Twitter or Facebook!
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Version 5.5:

The update employs new technology introduced in iOS 5:

- Twitter Enhanced for iOS 5
- #starwalk Community: a new interface for communication between Star Walk users all over the world
- The Twitter messages that include #starwalk will appear on a spinnable globe: a great way to communicate with stargazers all over the world

The update also includes lots of minor tweaks and bug fixes:

- Improved AirPlay
- Fixed Dec and Asm for some stars
- Bug with Star Spotter on iPod 4 with iOS 5 fixed

Do you like the update and expect more from us? Leave good reviews on the AppStore and let us know what features you miss in the Star Walk app. We’ll do our best to meet your expectations.

Star Walk Team

- new Help section
- minor bug fixes

Happy Holidays to all!
We've added a little surprise for you, when you get what it is let us know on Twitter or Facebook!

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Version 5.5:

The update employs new technology introduced in iOS 5:

- Twitter Enhanced for iOS 5
- #starwalk Community: a new interface for communication between Star Walk users all over the world
- The Twitter messages that include #starwalk will appear on a spinnable globe: a great way to communicate with stargazers all over the world

The update also includes lots of minor tweaks and bug fixes:

- Improved AirPlay
- Fixed Dec and Asm for some stars
- Bug with Star Spotter on iPod 4 with iOS 5 fixed

Do you like the update and expect more from us? Leave good reviews on the AppStore and let us know what features you miss in the Star Walk app. We’ll do our best to meet your expectations.

Star Walk Team

The update employs new technology introduced in iOS 5:

- Twitter Enhanced for iOS 5
- #starwalk Community: a new interface for communication between Star Walk users all over the world
- The Twitter messages that include #starwalk will appear on a spinnable globe: a great way to communicate with stargazers all over the world

The update also includes lots of minor tweaks and bug fixes:

- Improved AirPlay
- Fixed Dec and Asm for some stars
- Bug with Star Spotter on iPod 4 with iOS 5 fixed

Do you like the update and expect more from us? Leave good reviews on the AppStore and let us know what features you miss in the Star Walk app. We’ll do our best to meet your expectations.

Star Walk Team

Special Back to School release

- External TV support improvement: lets explore the Universe on a large external screen with friends or classmates. (works only on iPhone 4)

- The multi-wavelength view of the Sky: lets you explore our Galaxy and the distant Universe in a range of wavelengths from X-rays to the longest radio waves.

- The official partnership of StarWalk project with ESA (European Space Agency): more valuable and proofread content in the app.

*Now the StarWalk database includes up to 8000 artificial satellites such as:

- Special-Interest
- Weather & Earth Resources
- Communications
- Navigation
- Scientific
- Miscellaneous

*New video tutorial for quick overview of main features and how-to instructions

Bug fixes and improvements:

• Fixed Star Walk Server problem connected with sharing features.
• Improved Search function behavior.
• Fixed some mistakes in different localizations.
• Fixed Earth lighting in Home Location window.
• Improved AR mode turning on animation.
• Fixed Moon lighting inaccuracy.
• Fixed occasional crashes during PODs browsing.

Star Walk 5.2.1
• Supports up to 720p TV OUT with Apple Digital AV Adapter (iPhone 4 and iPod 4-th generation only)
• Bug fixes

Star Walk 5.2 is dedicated to the 50th anniversary of human spaceflight.

• AUGMENTED reality for iPhone 4 and 4th gen iPod Touch
• CALENDAR of Celestial Events: plan stargazing without leaving your favorite app
• SEARCH through all the categories at once
• NEW SKY: true-to-life picture of the skies with glittering stars
• Moon bug fix: now you can track all the Sun eclipses as precise as never before!
• Smoother design of control buttons
• Bug fix

Star Walk 5.1.2

• Optimization: runs faster and smoother
• Less space on your device: app size reduced by 40%
• Bug fix

Star Walk 5.2 is dedicated to the 50th anniversary of human spaceflight!
• AUGMENTED reality
• CALENDAR of Celestial Events: plan stargazing without leaving your favorite app
• SEARCH through all the categories at once
• NEW SKY: true-to-life picture of the skies with glittering stars
• Moon bug fix: now you can track all the Sun eclipses as precise as never before!
• Smoother design of control buttons
• Bug fix

Star Walk 5.1.2

• Optimization: runs faster and smoother
• Less space on your device: app size reduced by 40%
• Bug fix

Star Walk 5.1.1 Christmas Edition

• SANTA - As you would assume, he will appear in the sky on Christmas. Luckily, you have the Time Machine to fast forward to Dec 24th and find him.
• AirPrint support - Print the night sky with stars and constellations WIRELESSLY right from your iPаd or iPhone 4.
• NEW STARS catalogues - Stars with exoplanets and the biggest stars, plus more info on spectral class and distance from the Earth.
• SATELLITES INFO - Info about the most interesting satellites, details on the launch and their story.
• Bug fixes

Star Walk 5.0

• SATELLITES - find out where exactly the ISS is right now! (and over 150 satellites more)
• TELRAD: advanced feature to help you measure angular distance between nearby stars. Can be turned on/off in Settings menu.
• BIG SCREEN - connect a second display to view the sky on a big screen!
• New General Catalogue added (this means MORE deep sky objects, galaxies and nebulae!)
• New constellations’ pictures.
• Share your Bookmarks on Facebook!
• Sharing Picture of the Day via Twitter bug fixed.

Star Walk 5.1.2

• Optimization: runs faster and smoother
• Less space on your device: app size reduced by 40%
• Bug fix

Star Walk 5.1.1 Christmas Edition

• SANTA - As you would assume, he will appear in the sky on Christmas. Luckily, you have the Time Machine to fast forward to Dec 24th and find him.
• AirPrint support - Print the night sky with stars and constellations WIRELESSLY right from your iPаd or iPhone 4.
• NEW STARS catalogues - Stars with exoplanets and the biggest stars, plus more info on spectral class and distance from the Earth.
• SATELLITES INFO - Info about the most interesting satellites, details on the launch and their story.
• Bug fixes

Star Walk 5.0

• SATELLITES - find out where exactly the ISS is right now! (and over 150 satellites more)
• AUGMENTED REALITY for new iPod Touch - So you don’t have a digital compass in your 4th gen iPod Touch, no worries - now you can now enjoy Star Walk augmented reality anyway!
• Superior PRECISION for iPhone: calibrate your compass by matching Star Walk sky with the view acquired from your camera.
• TELRAD: advanced feature to help you measure angular distance between nearby stars. Can be turned on/off in Settings menu.
• BIG SCREEN - connect a second display to view the sky on a big screen!
• New General Catalogue added (this means MORE deep sky objects, galaxies and nebulae!)
• New constellations’ pictures.
• Share your Bookmarks on Facebook!
• Sharing Picture of the Day via Twitter bug fixed.

Star Walk 5.1.1 Christmas Edition

• Bug fixes

Star Walk 5.1.0 Christmas Edition

• SANTA - As you would assume, he will appear in the sky on Christmas. Luckily, you have the Time Machine to fast forward to Dec 24th and find him.

• AirPrint support - Print the night sky with stars and constellations WIRELESSLY right from your iPаd or iPhone 4.
• NEW STARS catalogues - Stars with exoplanets and the biggest stars, plus more info on spectral class and distance from the Earth.
• SATELLITES INFO - Info about the most interesting satellites, details on the launch and their story.
• Bug fixes

Star Walk 5.0

• SATELLITES - find out where exactly the ISS is right now! (and over 150 satellites more)
• AUGMENTED REALITY for new iPod Touch - So you don’t have a digital compass in your 4th gen iPod Touch, no worries - now you can now enjoy Star Walk augmented reality anyway!
• Superior PRECISION for iPhone: calibrate your compass by matching Star Walk sky with the view acquired from your camera.
• TELRAD: advanced feature to help you measure angular distance between nearby stars. Can be turned on/off in Settings menu.
• BIG SCREEN - connect a second display to view the sky on a big screen!
• New General Catalogue added (this means MORE deep sky objects, galaxies and nebulae!)
• New constellations’ pictures.
• Share your Bookmarks on Facebook!
• Sharing Picture of the Day via Twitter bug fixed.

Star Walk 5.1.0 Christmas Edition!

• SANTA - As you would assume, he will appear in the sky on Christmas. Luckily, you have the Time Machine to fast forward to Dec 24th and find him.
• PRINTING Print the night sky with stars and constellations WIRELESSLY right from your iPаd or iPhone 4.
• NEW STARS catalogues - Stars with exoplanets and the biggest stars, plus more info on spectral class and distance from the Earth.
• SATELLITES INFO - Info about the most interesting satellites, details on the launch and their story.
• Bug fixes

Star Walk 5.0

• SATELLITES - find out where exactly the ISS is right now! (and over 150 satellites more)
• AUGMENTED REALITY for new iPod Touch - So you don’t have a digital compass in your 4th gen iPod Touch, no worries - now you can now enjoy Star Walk augmented reality anyway!
• Superior PRECISION for iPhone: calibrate your compass by matching Star Walk sky with the view acquired from your camera.
• TELRAD: advanced feature to help you measure angular distance between nearby stars. Can be turned on/off in Settings menu.
• BIG SCREEN - connect a second display to view the sky on a big screen!
• New General Catalogue added (this means MORE deep sky objects, galaxies and nebulae!)
• New constellations’ pictures.
• Share your Bookmarks on Facebook!
• Sharing Picture of the Day via Twitter bug fixed.

• Arabic translation
• BIG SCREEN - connect a second display to your iPhone or iPod and view the sky on it!
• Many bugs fixed.

• SATELLITES - find out where exactly the ISS is right now! (and over 150 satellites more)
• AUGMENTED REALITY for new iPod Touch - So you don’t have a digital compass in your new gen iPod Touch, but you can now enjoy Star Walk augmented reality anyway! (see Help for how-to instructions)
• Superior PRECISION for iPhone: calibrate your compass by matching Star Walk sky with the view acquired from your camera.
• TELRAD: advanced feature to help you measure angular distance between nearby stars. Can be turned on/off in Settings menu.
• The most interesting objects from New General Catalogue added (this means MORE deep sky objects, galaxies and nebulae!)
• New constellations’ pictures.
• Share your Bookmarks on Facebook!
• Sharing Picture of the Day via Twitter bug fixed.

Full French and German localization

-iPhone 4 Gyro support
-Full multitasking support
-Moon rise and moon set info on SkyLive screen
-Minor bug fixes

• Arrow Guides: the latest feature will guide you to any constellation, star, or planet you'd like to find.
• Quick help at start will let you know all you may want to ask us about.
• Sharing Bookmarks and Pictures of the Day via social media sites has become more interactive.
• Bug fixes.

• SKY LIVE window has been improved with inscriptions.
• All options and controls are now unified within one Menu, tap the icon in the bottom right hand corner to access.
• The time machine interface has changed a bit.
• The info about each object has become more detailed.
• Minor bugs fixes.

Minor bugs fixed

• a romantic surprise for Saint Valentine's Day (available from 02/13 to 02/15)
• a surprise to celebrate Chinese New Year (appearing on Star Walk skies w/c 02/14)
• fixed bug of sunset and sunrise calculation
• fixed bug of program's interface when sending emails
• some minor bugs fixed

• New Welcome Splash
• New, more realistic and clearer sky (allows better view of stars and sky objects)
• Contact page with voting option
• F.A.Q.

"Sky Live" window with:
• time of sunrise and sunset
• daylight hours
• sun elevation
• Moon phases
• rise time and set time for Venus, Jupiter, Mercury and Saturn
• elevation for Venus, Jupiter, Mercury and Saturn.

Fixed traditional Chinese translation
Minor bugs fixed