Plan the sky.Frame the scene.Capture the moment.

Photo Weather brings together cloud layers, precipitation, wind, humidity, visibility and dew point so you can judge the conditions for the selected time.

1. 1

   Open Photo Weather for the selected date and time.

2. 2

   Compare low, mid and high cloud. High cloud can colour sunrise or sunset, while low cloud may hide the subject.

3. 3

   Check precipitation, wind speed and direction, and visibility.

4. 4

   Compare temperature with dew point. A small gap means a greater chance of fog or lens condensation.

5. 5

   Check the forecast again shortly before leaving because conditions can change quickly.

Two pins define the real composition: Photo is the tripod position and Subject is the feature you want to align.

1. 1

   Tap Photo, then set the tripod position on the map.

2. 2

   Tap Subject, then place the target on the church, peak, tree or other main feature.

3. 3

   For buildings, put the stemmed target on the highest relevant point.

4. 4

   Check distance and shooting bearing; the connecting line must cross your planned frame.

5. 5

   Use GPS to place the photographer at your current position.

The selected event changes the map line and readings. The slider moves approximately; arrow controls refine the time.

1. 1

   Choose Sun, Moon, Milky Way, Eclipse or Meteors.

2. 2

   Select a date and set an approximate hour.

3. 3

   Use the arrows for fine adjustment while watching AZ and ALT.

4. 4

   The direction is aligned when the event line overlaps the photographer-to-subject line.

5. 5

   Check vertical placement relative to the top of the subject.

Ideal time refines alignment on one day. Best dates scans the next twelve months for the same composition.

1. 1

   Set both pins and choose a celestial event.

2. 2

   Open Ideal time and apply the result to the plan.

3. 3

   Check bearing error and vertical placement above the subject.

4. 4

   If the day is unsuitable, compare Best dates in the year.

5. 5

   Verify the result with the timeline, terrain and AR.

The simulator uses distance, sensor, focal length, orientation and teleconverter. The Moon keeps its physically correct apparent scale.

1. 1

   Open Frame and lens.

2. 2

   Choose Full Frame, APS-C or MFT.

3. 3

   Choose 10–600 mm: wider lenses show more sky; longer lenses narrow the frame.

4. 4

   Add a 1.4× or 2.0× teleconverter when needed.

5. 5

   Choose landscape or portrait and inspect the subject and celestial body.

The elevation model checks terrain. Add a house or tree manually. The light-pollution layer helps compare darker directions.

1. 1

   Check line of sight and terrain-horizon angle.

2. 2

   Enable Local obstacle for a house, tree or pole, then enter distance and height.

3. 3

   A red state means terrain or the entered obstacle blocks the subject or body.

4. 4

   Enable Light pollution; its Bortle estimate is approximate and satellite based.

5. 5

   Verify vegetation, buildings and temporary obstacles on site.

AR keeps the location, subject, date, time, event and lens field of view.

1. 1

   Choose the lens in 2D, then open AR.

2. 2

   Allow camera and sensors and keep the phone away from large metal objects.

3. 3

   Calibrate against true north or a known field direction.

4. 4

   Move the phone until the subject marker and event line reach the intended frame position.

5. 5

   Adjust time to see the calculated path move.

Meteor paths originate at the calculated radiant. The estimate also considers darkness, Moon, light pollution, lens and sensor.

1. 1

   Choose Meteors and select a shower.

2. 2

   Review its active period, peak, ZHR, speed and best local time.

3. 3

   Compare the whole-sky estimate with the estimate inside your selected frame.

4. 4

   Open AR and frame around the radiant.

5. 5

   Treat counts as probabilities because cloud and natural activity vary.

The view calculates the celestial pole from location and time. Dense arcs show rotation while the white centre helps frame the composition.

1. 1

   Choose Star trails and open AR from a 2D plan with your lens.

2. 2

   Face north and calibrate. The white point and Polaris label mark the framing centre.

3. 3

   Move or rotate until the subject sits correctly around the centre.

4. 4

   Preview 30 minutes to 8 hours in 30-minute steps.

5. 5

   Change the lens in 2D for a wider or tighter AR view.

A saved plan keeps the key settings together so the composition does not need to be rebuilt.

1. 1

   Save with a clear name such as “Jamnik · Moon above the tower”.

2. 2

   Check date, time, subject, event and lens in My plans.

3. 3

   Add the time to your calendar with an early reminder.

4. 4

   Navigation opens the tripod position; Share opens the phone sharing menu.

5. 5

   Reopen 2D or AR on site and check current weather and visibility.