StarGazer

Makers final engineering project - See a video here of the app in action( )

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Learning Process Documentation

StarGazer Wiki

Installation *

1. Download and install Xcode (https://developer.apple.com/support/xcode/) you can get more information on how to use Xcode here (https://developer.apple.com/xcode/)
2. Clone or download the Stargazer project
3. Open Xcode select the Stargazer file (note you will need an apple ID and password to install the app) you can create one here (https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT204316)
4. Connect Iphone to your computer
5. Run the build - using the play button in Xcode
   • you will need to trust the devloper from your phone
     • Settings
     • General
     • Device Managemnt
     • and trust the devloper (it will be your apple ID) - this will allow you to install the app
6. Now sit back look around and enjoy the AR view on your iphone 📱

Technologies

• Xcode:
  • ARKit
  • SceneKit
  • UIKit
• Iphone running IOS 12.2 (requires IOS 11 or higher)
• https://in-the-sky.org/location.php
• Launguage/s:
  • Swift

Improvements / Status

Using StarGazer

• Open the app, you will see a view from your camera with AR planets and stars
• Touch the screen on a planet or star to find out more information

Acknowledgements

Makers Academy | Stuart Pethurst | Calum Darroch | Jose Quinones | Dominic White |

PS * To install this application a basic knowledge of coding is required.