Earth & Sky Explorer

App & Concept "Compass and Earth" is now "Earth & Sky Explorer" This update brings powerful new visualizations, improved accuracy, and a more interactive experience. New Features Augmented Reality (AR View) -- Visualize Sun & Moon paths anywhere -- See ecliptic, celestial equator, horizon & Earth’s shadow -- Manually fine-tune the compass using the sun -- Toggle individual elements in the submenu -- Capture screenshots -- Adjustable Sun & Moon size -- Zoom in and out Interactive Timeline -- New chart showing Sun & Moon altitude over the full day -- Swipe to adjust time and date -- 24h steps (date mode) / 1-minute steps (time mode) -- Reset to "Now" or "Here" instantly -- Double-tap to reset both Virtual Mode -- Automatically switches to a fully virtual view when not at your current location Through-the-Earth View -- Continuous direct distance display -- Tap locations to identify country, region, or ocean (online feature) -- Stars and Milky Way added when pointing upward Earth View -- Select any location by swiping the map -- Surface distance from your current position -- Automatic update of the interactive chart showing Sun & Moon altitude over horizon -- Earth illumination -- Stars and Milky Way added Equidistant Azimuthal Projection -- Center the map anywhere -- Correct Earth illumination in this projection Moon & Time Visualization (Clock View) -- New chart showing Moon phase, declination, and apparent size -- Time range: ±15 days around now -- Shown declination adapts for southern hemisphere New Settings -- GPS smoothing (speed & altitude) Improvements Enhanced Accuracy -- Improved device orientation tracking — even when pointing at the sky -- No longer sensitive to linear accelerations -- Automatic magnetic field display when held upright Compass View Enhancements -- Barometric pressure & altitude added -- Tap units (km/h, m, hPa) to switch formats -- Tap coordinates to change coordinate format AR & Camera Improvements -- Full support for all cameras (including dual-camera devices) -- Switch cameras by tapping the AR button again