Messier Journal

Name: Messier Journal
Price: 0.99 USD
Author: Damon Degner

By: Damon Degner

Messier Object Photo Journal

Features & Capabilities

For astrophotographers and visual astronomers in the Northern Hemisphere, who are collecting Messier objects. This app will help you learn about, locate, and journal all 110 objects from the Messier Catalog. It is a great way to keep an organized record of finding these celestial wonders.

FEATURES

LEARN: All 110 Messier objects are included with brief descriptions and photos.

LOCATE: Detailed star maps and right-ascension/declination coordinates included with each object.

FILTER: Narrow your search by constellation, difficulty, object type, peak month, & season.

EXPECTATIONS: What you can expect to see using binoculars, and small, medium, & large size telescopes.

PHOTO ALBUM: Upload photos from your - sketches, smartphone eyepiece views, astrophoto rig, or smart telescope.

FAVORITES: Mark your favorite Messier objects.

DETAILS: Record date, time, location, equipment used, magnification, and any other pertinent notes.

STAT TRACKER: Keeps track of spotted object statistics by constellation, difficulty, object type, & season.

COLLAGE GENERATOR: Generate a collage of your captured objects.

BACKUP: Export/import options to transfer data between iOS devices.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App

By:

Damon Degner

Version:

1.2 Last updated: 2026-03-30

Version code:

883907678

Creation date:

2025-10-16

Compatible devices:

Size:

140.76MB

Price:

0.99

URLs:

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Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-07

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# 1,594,330 ▼ 43,965

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Developed by:

Damon Degner

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/fr/app/messier-journal/id6753959873?l=en-GB

Website:

https://astrocodelabs.com/messier-journal/

User Reviews

This app is so cool. They have thought of everything. This app not only helps you find the object easily it even shows you where it is located in reference to the proximity to our own place in the Milky Way. Plus it gives you photos of what the object looks like and it is super easy to navigate in. Absolutely perfect. The one extra thing I would like to see is the size of the objects in arc minutes. But that is minor compared to all this app offers. Get it now.

by Sk*****, 2026-04-08

Messier Journal has quickly become my go-to companion for astrophotography and visual observing. It strikes a great balance between being a clean logbook and a genuinely useful reference tool. I love how easy it is to record each Messier object I’ve shot or observed, attach photos, and have the app automatically pull date/time details from metadata. That alone saves a ton of manual tracking. The layout is simple and well thought out, so I can find objects fast, check visibility and difficulty notes, and keep my progress organized without feeling like I’m managing a spreadsheet. The built-in scientific info is concise but solid, and the ability to add my own notes (seeing conditions, gear used, processing ideas, “retry with longer exposure,” etc.) makes it feel tailored to my workflow. Overall, it’s a polished, practical app that makes documenting Messier sessions both easier and more enjoyable. Highly recommended for anyone working through the catalog.

by Br*****, 2025-11-25

I am enjoying this app a lot. It’s a great tool for easily documenting your Messier Object Astrophotography. I was planning to use an excel spreadsheet before I found this app, and I’m glad I found it! The interface is clean and intuitive, and I really like the scientific information. It’s also nice to see info on shooting difficulty, location, etc. It’s super easy to upload photos, and it will pull the date/time from the metadata. I appreciate the ability to add notes as well for images I want to collect more data on, or spend more time post-processing. It’s a great informational and organizational tool!