Sunseeker is a comprehensive solar tracking and compass application that provides a range of features to help users understand and utilize the sun's position and path. The app displays the sun's hourly direction intervals, equinox, winter and summer solstice paths, sunrise and sunset times, twilight times, sun shadow, the golden hour, and more. Users can set sun-event notifications and view the day's solar data and position on an arc using a widget. The surveyor view shows the solar direction for each sunlight hour, and the app includes both a flat compass view and a 3D Augmented Reality (AR) view to visualize the solar position and path.
The Sunseeker app has practical applications for various professions and activities:
- Photographers: Plan shoots based on the golden hour or blue hour, optimal sunlight conditions, and sunrise/sunset times and directions.
- Cinematographers: Track the sun's exposure, direction, shadow, and sunrise/sunset times for any location.
- Real Estate Buyers: Check the sun's path and exposure when considering property purchases.
- Drivers: Track the sun's movement throughout the day to find shaded parking spots.
- Campers & Picnickers: Determine where to camp, sit, or place an umbrella based on sunlight and sun direction.
- Gardeners: Find optimal planting locations and seasonal sunlight hours using Sunseeker as a sun rise calendar.
- Architects & Surveyors: Visualize the variability of the solar angle throughout the year and use the compass app as a sun surveyor and calendar to determine sunlight directions.
The main features of Sunseeker include:
- GPS, magnetometer, and gyroscope integration to accurately locate the sun's position and path for the user's current location.
- Flat compass view displaying the current solar position, diurnal solar angle and elevation (separated into day and night segments), sun shadow length ratio, and atmospheric path thickness.
- 3D augmented reality (AR) camera overlay view showing the sun's current position and path with hour points marked. This feature is particularly useful for identifying the golden hour.
- Camera view with an optional pointer to guide users towards the current location of the sun and assist with sun direction.
- Map view featuring solar direction arrows, sun path, and elevations for each hour of the day.
- User-customizable date selection to view the sun's position and path on any given day. Sunset and sunrise times are available for each day as well.
- Ability to choose any location on Earth from a comprehensive database of 40,000+ cities or input custom locations. The app also includes online map search functionality.
- Additional details such as sun rise, sunset, culmination times, maximum elevation, civil, nautical, and astronomical twilight times for the sun.
- Optional device notifications for various sun-related periods and events, including the golden hour, blue hour, twilight periods, and specific compass headings or elevations.
- Inclusion of equinox, summer solstice, and winter solstice paths on both flat compass view and camera view.
Sun Seeker app has received acclaim from various high-profile blogs, websites, and publications such as the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and Sydney Morning Herald. It has been described as "truly amazing," "incredible," and "brilliant" - showcasing the app's utility and innovative use of augmented reality.
For further information, including frequently asked questions, please visit https://bit.ly/2FIPJq2 or access the information from the app's info screen.
Please note that the accuracy of the compass relies on an undistorted magnetic field around the device. To optimize compass accuracy, it is recommended to calibrate the device and avoid using it near metallic objects or electrical equipment. Additional assistance can be found in the app's FAQs.
Overview
Sun Seeker - Tracker, Surveyor is a Commercial software in the category Education developed by ozPDA.
The latest version of Sun Seeker - Tracker, Surveyor is 6.8.2, released on 08/02/2024. It was initially added to our database on 10/02/2023.
Sun Seeker - Tracker, Surveyor runs on the following operating systems: iOS.
Users of Sun Seeker - Tracker, Surveyor gave it a rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
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