# Scheiner Calculator

> Quick align your parallactic telescope mount using the numeric Scheiner method.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.strickling.scheiner](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.strickling.scheiner)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.strickling.scheiner`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** W. Strickling
- **Category:** BOOKS\_AND\_REFERENCE
- **Downloads:** 5,585
- **Version:** 1.1.4
- **Last updated:** 2025-08-21
- **First published:** 2011-09-29
- **Publisher country:** DE
- **Size:** 337 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.strickling.scheiner)
- **Website:** [http://www.strickling.net/android\_en.htm](http://www.strickling.net/android_en.htm)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.strickling.net/android\_privacy\_gpsspeedo.htm](http://www.strickling.net/android_privacy_gpsspeedo.htm)

## Description

"Scheiner Calculator" is an essential Android app for serious astronomers and astrophotographers. It assists users in aligning their parallactic telescope mounts towards the celestial pole using the numeric Scheiner method developed by Dr. M. Knülle. The app allows quick measurements, calculations for correction values, and guidance for adjusting telescope mounts to ensure precise long-term photographic exposures. It enhances the observation experience by enabling accurate adjustments based on star drift measurements.

## Rankings

- #690,147 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`

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