SkySafari Pro 4 user, how good is Pro 6?

[omeek]

Hey guys,

I'm heading out on my road trip tomorrow and worked out some observing lists in SkySafari. It got me wondering what they have been up to. I see they are up to 6 now. I was thinking of upgrading but was wondering if anyone knows the main differences/features that have been added or changed compared to Pro 4? If you use it (and have used older versions) what are your opinions?

I checked out the change log but it's hard comparing the features and usability for a version older than the direct previous version. It's also hard to evaluate any improved (or decreased) usability just from the change logs.

[bladekeeper]

I like 5 Pro a lot better than 4 Pro. I have 6 Pro now but find I am using 5 Pro more. Mainly this is due to two things: a) I like the formatting of the data when I email my observing notes to myself better with 5 than with 6, and b) I like the way I can measure angular distance between objects better with 5 than 6. That's it.

Been so long since I've used 4 Pro that I don't remember. Seems like one of the main improvements was correct observation time when you log an entry. Seems like that was an issue with 4. Likely some database enhancements.

A two version jump might throw you for a small loop though unless you still have access to 4 if you get into a pinch on your trip.

Worth the upgrade in my mind. I've been a heavy user of SS Pro for a few years now.

[omeek]

Thanks Bryan! I decided to grab 6 and so far I like it. Definitely keeping 4 installed for now too. Still trying to get it all setup and tweaked.

[KingNothing13]

I plan on getting 6 Pro soon - just waiting for their next sale - which I expect to happen either for Independence Day, or the 50th of Apollo 11.

Skipped 5 completely, kind of like you - I have the low end version of 6 on my iPad right now (they offered for free for a spell a while back) and 4+ on my MacBook.

I also bought a year subscription (it was $9.99 for the year) to LiveSky - I am currently going through my old observations and added them there - assuming that they will carry over into 6 Pro when I get it (which seems to be the indication of what will happen )

[omeek]

Awesome! Yeah, so far I'm really liking 6. I like that my observing lists are automatically backed up to LiveSky. Might have to get the premium subscription now!

[JayTee]

I have 5 pro and 6 pro. Unlike Bryan, I prefer 6 pro. It's added features over 5 is what sold me.

Cheers,
JT