Lodestar: Star Finder

Ever looked up at the night sky and wondered, “What is that bright star?” Lodestar tells you in an instant — just point your iPhone at it. No star charts. No astronomy degree. ■ POINT → FIND Hold your camera up to the sky and line up any star in the circle. Lodestar works out what you’re looking at from your location, the time and where your phone is pointing — then locks on with a satisfying “LOCKED”. ■ DISCOVER Get the facts that make the moment amazing, not a textbook: • The light you’re seeing left Vega 25 years ago • See how big and bright a star is next to our Sun • Tap “Learn more” for its age, temperature, life story and the myths behind its constellation ■ TRAVEL WITH THE LIGHT Tap “See 548 years ago” and follow starlight on its journey to Earth — and see what was happening on our planet when it set out. ■ WHAT’S UP TONIGHT? Based on your location, moonlight, clouds and light…