# PolarScopeInit

> Precise polar alignment aid for Polaris position and SynScan mount setup data.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.heartlan.polarscopeinit](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.heartlan.polarscopeinit)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.heartlan.polarscopeinit`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** HeartLAN
- **Category:** MAPS\_AND\_NAVIGATION
- **Downloads:** 237
- **Version:** 1.2
- **Last updated:** 2025-04-11
- **First published:** 2025-04-02
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 19 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.heartlan.polarscopeinit)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.codespectrum.com/privacy-policy.html](https://www.codespectrum.com/privacy-policy.html)

## Description

PolarScopeInit is the essential companion app for astrophotographers using equatorial mounts in the northern hemisphere. This specialized tool provides all the critical information needed for quick and accurate polar alignment.<br>Key Features:<br><br>Automatic location detection with precise latitude and longitude coordinates<br>Real-time calculation of Polaris&#39; Hour Angle.<br>Clear hour and minute position data for Polaris placement in your polar scope.<br>Current date, time, and time zone information with daylight savings indicator.<br>Elevation data for your observing location.<br>No internet connection required after initial setup.<br>Optimized for SynScan and Skywatcher hand controllers.<br><br>Whether you&#39;re an experienced astrophotographer or just getting started with equatorial mounts, PolarScopeInit streamlines the polar alignment process. Simply start the app, and immediately view all necessary alignment parameters on a single screen.<br>Particularly valuable for SynScan and Skywatcher mount users, this app provides the exact position and time information required by these systems for proper polar alignment setup. PolarScopeInit displays the hour and minute positions where Polaris should be located in your polar scope, eliminating guesswork and calculation errors.<br>Proper polar alignment is crucial for long-exposure astrophotography, and PolarScopeInit helps you achieve better tracking accuracy for sharper, more detailed astronomical images.<br>Download PolarScopeInit today and transform your polar alignment workflow!

## Rankings

- #1,648,267 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.heartlan.polarscopeinit.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.heartlan.polarscopeinit)