StarHop Navigator

Push-to, not GoTo. New: printable star chart and Apple Watch companion. Navigate manually to deep-sky objects. For those who love the journey as much as the destination.

Built for real sky navigation — no extra hardware, no cables, no compromises.

Push-to, not GoTo. StarHop Navigator guides your telescope to deep-sky objects using your iPhone's sensors. You move the scope. The app shows you the way.

For those who love the journey as much as the destination.

WHAT THIS APP IS A tool for visual observers using Dobsonian, altazimuth, or equatorial telescopes without GoTo. Mount your iPhone to the tube, calibrate on 2–3 known stars, pick a target — then follow the crosshair until the object appears in the eyepiece.

WHAT THIS APP IS NOT Not a planetarium. Not a GoTo replacement. No motors. No automatic plate solving. The app doesn't replace real observation — it supports it. Other apps show you the sky. StarHop Navigator helps you find your way through it.

HOW IT WORKS • Attach your phone to the telescope tube (hook-and-loop strips or 3D-printed mount) • Calibrate on 2–3 known stars • Pick a target from the catalog — nebula, galaxy, cluster, planet • Follow the crosshair until the indicator turns green • Look through the eyepiece

FEATURES • Interactive Star Chart — constellations, planets, the Moon, Messier objects. Pan, zoom, rotate, compass-follow, time travel, print and export. • Messier catalog and planets • Calibration quality indicator • Bortle slider — adapts star density to your sky • Observation log and equipment management • Seasonal observation lists • Time travel — plan observations ahead • Apple Watch companion — shows current target, on-target indicator, log/calibrate button on your wrist • Fully offline, dark mode, no ads, no account

WHO IS IT FOR? For observers. For the curious. For people with a manual telescope — Dobsonians, altazimuth, or equatorial mounts without motors. Beginners who want to understand the night sky. Experienced observers looking for lean, honest support.