# Singularity by Vaonis

> Stellina and Vespera telescope control application

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.vaonis.barnard](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.vaonis.barnard)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.vaonis.barnard`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Vaonis
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 20,236
- **Rating:** 3.64 / 5 (169 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.38.10
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-12
- **First published:** 2021-10-25
- **Publisher country:** FR
- **Size:** 434 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vaonis.barnard)
- **Website:** [https://vaonis.com/fr](https://vaonis.com/fr)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://vaonis.com/pages/singularity-app-privacy-policy](https://vaonis.com/pages/singularity-app-privacy-policy)

## Description

Singularity by Vaonis is a powerful mobile application designed to control Stellina and Vespera observation stations, making stargazing accessible to everyone. With its automatic setup and alignment, users can easily position their telescopes and start exploring the universe in under five minutes. The app offers personalized celestial object recommendations based on your location and the astronomical calendar, allowing you to discover galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters.

Singularity features advanced image processing that compiles multiple photos for stunning, detailed captures of the night sky in real time. Additional modes include Mosaic Mode for panoramic stellar views, Solar Mode for safe daytime sunspot observations, and Expert Mode for manual camera control. The Space Center provides weather forecasts, observation planning tools, and access to astronomy news and tips. After your observation session, effortlessly share your cosmic journey with the #myStellina or #myVespera community on social media.

## Rankings

- #433,259 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.vaonis.barnard.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users praise Singularity by Vaonis for simplifying astrophotography and producing high-quality images even under light pollution. The app offers comprehensive features that enhance telescope guidance. However, multiple users report connectivity and crashing issues, particularly on Android devices like Pixel phones. The setup and alignment process can be tedious and time-consuming. Some users desire better integration with other astronomy apps for improved ease of use. Overall, while the app shows promise, reliability and usability improvements are needed for a smoother experience.

### Pros

- Makes astrophotography easy and accessible compared to other setups
- App has many features needed to guide the telescope to great images
- Produces excellent quality images of celestial objects even in light-polluted areas
- Generally improves with updates and has responsive performance

### Cons

- Connectivity issues with the telescope, especially on certain Android devices like Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL
- App crashes or fails to start when connected to the telescope on multiple devices
- Time-consuming and occasionally frustrating process to connect and align the telescope
- Lack of integration with other astronomy apps for position data input

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