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{{Infobox PSP Homebrews
{{Infobox PSP Homebrews
| title = SatFinder Portable
|title=SatFinder Portable
| image = satfinderportable.png|250px
|image=satfinderportable.png
| type = Other
|description=Astronomy application for PSP.
| version = 1.3.2 (1 Sept 2008)
|author=Pedro J.
| licence = Mixed
|lastupdated=2008/09/01
| author = Pedro J.
|type=Other
| website = https://psp.scenebeta.com/noticia/satfinder-portable
|version=1.3.2
| download = https://dlhb.gamebrew.org/psphomebrew/satfinderportable.rar
|license=Mixed
| source =
|download=https://dlhb.gamebrew.org/psphomebrew/satfinderportable.rar
|website=https://psp.scenebeta.com/noticia/satfinder-portable
}}
}}
SatFinder Portable is an astronomy application with its main purpose being a tool to find artificial satellites in the sky that can be seen with the naked eye. It is centered on the ISS (International Space Station), which id the brightest satellite on the sky.


SatFinder Portable is an astronomy application with its main purpose being a tool to find artificial satellites in the sky that can be seen with the naked eye. It focuses primarily on finding the International Space Station (ISS). It is available in English and Spanish, coded by Pedro J using Lua (includes source code).
If your hobby is seeing the stars, this is your homebrew. You can learn constellations, a lot of details about the sun and the moon, etc. It is available in English and Spanish, coded by Pedro J using Lua (includes source code).


It was submitted to the Scenery Beta 2008 (PSP Applications, 2nd place).
It was submitted to the Scenery Beta 2008 (PSP Applications, 2nd place).
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** In addition, it always tells you in which direction you have to look: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW.
** In addition, it always tells you in which direction you have to look: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW.


'''Additional features:'''
===Additional features===
* Change the location of the observer both from the installer (it remains permanent), and from the PSP directly (but temporarily).
* Change the location of the observer both from the installer (it remains permanent), and from the PSP directly (but temporarily).
* Switch between day and night vision.
* Switch between day and night vision.
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Developer recommended to update the information contained in the TLE files periodically, at least before each observation, for the most accurate results.
Developer recommended to update the information contained in the TLE files periodically, at least before each observation, for the most accurate results.


'''3 Classes of satellites, highlighted by the author:'''
===3 classes of satellites (highlight)===
 
The ISS (international space station) is a gigantic satellite compared to the rest, and its brightness is spectacular. It is the only one that can be seen regardless of the light pollution conditions in the sky. In the middle of Madrid you could see it without problems.
The ISS (international space station) is a gigantic satellite compared to the rest, and its brightness is spectacular. It is the only one that can be seen regardless of the light pollution conditions in the sky. In the middle of Madrid you could see it without problems.


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==Changelog==
==Changelog==
'''version 1.3.2'''
'''version 1.3.2'''
* Change of Luaplayer. Now the HW7 RC1 version is used
* Luaplayer changed. Now is used HW7 RC1.
* Fixed a small bug that incorrectly displayed the decimals of the coordinates in the information screen.
* Corrected an small error when showing coordinates in the Information Screen.
* Fixed an infinite loop when trying to update TLE files without success due to not being able to find an access point. Now go back to the main screen.
* Corrected an infinite loop when we try to update TLE files using WIFI. Now if you can't find a proper point of access, you are returned to the main screen.
* The phases of the moon are in UTC format, universal time. A label has been added to warn of this and avoid confusion.
* Moon phases are in UTC time format. A label has been added to avoid confusions.
* Iridium satellites are now optional. It can be configured in the configuration screen.
* Iridium satellites now can be disabled. Added this option in the options screen.
* Adapted for participation in the Scenery Beta 2008.
* Adapted in order to participate in the Scenary Beta 2008 contest.


'''version 1.3.1'''
'''version 1.3.1'''
* Improved downloading of TLE files through WIFI. Now it takes much less.
* Improved the download of TLE files via WIFI. Now it takes much less time.


'''version 1.3'''
'''version 1.3'''
* Changed the LuaPlayer used. Now LuaPlayerHW6.5 Wifi EDITION.
* Changed the LuaPlayer used to LuaPlayerHW6.5 WIFI EDITION.
* Fixed the function that calculated the moon phases (wrong in version 1.2).
* Corrected the function that calculated lunar phases (erroneous in version 1.2).
* Incorporation of useful information in a top bar:
* Incorporated useful information into a top bar:
** Drums.
** Battery status.
** Limiting magnitude of the stars that are being shown.
** Limiting magnitude of displayed stars.
** Updates per second (FPS).
** Frames per second (FPS).
** Zoom Status.
** Zoom status.
** Rotation status.
** Rotation status.
** Time (hour, minutes and seconds).
** Time (hour, minutes, and seconds).
* Changed the appearance of the information screen.
* Changed the appearance of the information screen.
* Added an update of the position and trails of all satellites when a long time has passed without drawing. A message appears warning: "Updating satellites ..."
* Added an update of the position and trails of all satellites when a long time has passed without drawing. A warning message appears: "Updating satellites..."
* By selecting a certain satellite in the list of next satellites to be seen, its route is traced in the sky and warns you when it will appear.
* When selecting a specific satellite from the list of upcoming satellites to be viewed, its path in the sky is traced, and you are notified when it will appear.
* The program closes much faster (due to the new luaplayer).
* The program closes much faster (due to the new LuaPlayer).
* Better calculated the percentage of illumination of the lunar disk.
* Improved the calculation of the percentage of lunar disk illumination.
* The stars become brighter when you zoom in.
* Stars illuminate more when zoomed in.
* Wifi functionality working both in FAT and SLIM.
* WIFI functionality works on both FAT and SLIM.
* Available in English and Spanish (already translated, AeroPSP).
* Available in English and Spanish (already translated, AeroPSP).
* Sound issues fixed.
* Sound issues fixed.


'''version 1.2.1'''
'''version 1.2.1'''
* Improvements in the graphic environment.
* Improvements in the graphical environment.
* Fully compatible with PSP Slim (except download via net).
* Fully compatible with PSP Slim (except for net download).


'''version 1.2'''
'''version 1.2'''
* Totally different appearance. Everything is drawn based on a configurable color.
* Complete visual overhaul with everything drawn based on a configurable color scheme.
* Celestial vault totally mobile, with unlimited zoom.
* Fully mobile celestial vault with unlimited zoom.
* New ISS sighting search system.
* New system for searching ISS sightings.
* New system to search for sightings of any satellite in the next half hour.
* New system for searching sightings of any satellite in the next half hour.
* New configuration screen. Persistent configuration.
* New configuration screen with persistent settings.
* We can configure the colors to use day and night.
* Day and night color configuration options.
* Screenshots to the PICTURE directory.
* Screenshots saved to the PICTURE directory.
* New way of drawing satellite trails. They are completely drawn from scratch. You don't have to wait for the satellites to move.
* New method for drawing satellite trails. They are fully drawn from the beginning, no need to wait for satellites to move.
* Possibility of tracing the path that a satellite will follow in the sky.
* Ability to trace the path of a satellite across the celestial vault.
* Number of stars to display configurable by changing the limit magnitude.
* Configurable number of stars to display by changing the limiting magnitude.
* Constellations with long names.
* Constellations with full names.
* All documented in manuals on the official website.
* Comprehensive documentation available in manuals on the [http://perso.gratisweb.com/pedroj.fernandez/ official website].
* Add a link in the favorites list of our PSP browser, for easier access.
* Add a link in the favorites list of our PSP browser, for easier access.


'''version 1.1 Beta'''
'''version 1.1 Beta'''
* Downloading TLE files by Wifi works.
* TLE file download via WIFI is functional.
* New data screen by pressing R.
* New data screen accessible by pressing R.
* New world map screen by pressing L. It shows all the satellites positioned in the world. The ISS is featured and showing its trajectory in the next hour.
* New world map screen accessible by pressing L. It displays all satellites positioned around the world, with the ISS highlighted and showing its trajectory for the next hour.
* Sky detail configuration. By pressing X you can select what you want to see in the sky. Disabling stars or satellites does not work. The rest yes.
* Sky detail configuration: Pressing X allows selection of desired sky elements. Disabling stars or satellites does not work, but other options do.
* Zoom with the joystick up and down. It is a 90 degree centered zoom. It cannot move freely. Useful for cities that see little sky.
* Zoom with the joystick up and down. It is centered on 90 degrees and cannot be freely moved. Useful for cities with limited sky view.
* Rotation of the sky, with the joystick left and right. Useful for not moving the console.
* Sky rotation with the joystick left and right. Useful for keeping the console stationary.
* Acoustic and textual announcement of the sunrise and sunset and moonlight.
* Audible and textual announcement of sunrise and sunset times.
* Prediction of when the sun and moon will rise and set.
* Prediction of sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and moonset times.
* Prediction of when the night will start and end.
* Prediction of night start and end times.
* Prediction of the phases of the moon.
* Prediction of moon phases.
* New informed boot system.
* New informed startup system.
* Fixed the position of the moon, wrong in version 1.0.
* Corrected moon position, which was erroneous in version 1.0.
* Fixed other problems of version 1.0.
* Fixed other issues from version 1.0.
* New more elegant /simple installation system and extensible to all languages .
* New, more elegant/simple installation system, extendable to all languages.


'''version 1.0'''
'''version 1.0'''
* Initital release.
* Initial release.


==Credits==
==Credits==
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* SceneBeta - https://psp.scenebeta.com/noticia/satfinder-portable
* SceneBeta - https://psp.scenebeta.com/noticia/satfinder-portable
* ElOtroLado - https://www.elotrolado.net/hilo_satfinder-portable-1-0-sale-a-la-luz_851635
* ElOtroLado - https://www.elotrolado.net/hilo_satfinder-portable-1-0-sale-a-la-luz_851635
* QuickJump - [https://web.archive.org/web/20080917013505/http://forums.qj.net/showthread.php?t=144468 http://forums.qj.net/showthread.php?t=144468] (archived)


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Latest revision as of 13:50, 13 June 2024

SatFinder Portable
Satfinderportable.png
General
AuthorPedro J.
TypeOther
Version1.3.2
LicenseMixed
Last Updated2008/09/01
Links
Download
Website

SatFinder Portable is an astronomy application with its main purpose being a tool to find artificial satellites in the sky that can be seen with the naked eye. It is centered on the ISS (International Space Station), which id the brightest satellite on the sky.

If your hobby is seeing the stars, this is your homebrew. You can learn constellations, a lot of details about the sun and the moon, etc. It is available in English and Spanish, coded by Pedro J using Lua (includes source code).

It was submitted to the Scenery Beta 2008 (PSP Applications, 2nd place).

Installation

Note: It is advised to uninstall the previous version first, deleting the program directories in the GAME or GAME150 directory. The installer will find the previous versions and will not install the new one, simply keeping the TLE files updated online.

Connect your PSP to your PC vis USB and execute the accompanying installer SatFinderUpdater.exe to install SatFinder.

Once the installation process is finished, you will be asked to input the coordinates of your location.

It is essential to have internet from this point, as it will automatically look for updates and obtain information for the most visible artificial satellites from the Internet.

Tutorials written by developer can be found here and here (in Spanish).

User guide

What does it do?

  • Determine the current position of the stars, the sun, and the moon in the sky. In addition, the moon is shown with its current phase. They will serve as a reference to visually locate the satellites.
  • Determine when the next time the International Space Station (ISS) can be seen in your area will be.
  • It has a voice assistant that communicates important events:
    • When it is night or day.
    • When the Sun or the Moon rises/sets.
    • When a satellite appears above the horizon and there was not before.
    • When a satellite appears above 30º of elevation and before there was none.
    • When a satellite appears above 60º of elevation and before there was none.
    • When a satellite appears above 80º of elevation and before there was none.
    • When the ISS appears.
    • When the ISS reaches its maximum elevation.
    • When the ISS disappears.
    • In addition, it always tells you in which direction you have to look: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW.

Additional features

  • Change the location of the observer both from the installer (it remains permanent), and from the PSP directly (but temporarily).
  • Switch between day and night vision.
  • Change the orientation of the sky.
  • Show the name of the constellations.
  • Possibility of updating TLE files online via WiFi.

The best time to see satellites

Generally after the sun sets for 2 or 3 hours and just before the sun rises (also for 2 or 3 hours) that the satellite is above the horizon, the sky be dark enough, and that the satellite is illuminated by the sun and not overshadowed by the earth.

Developer recommended to update the information contained in the TLE files periodically, at least before each observation, for the most accurate results.

3 classes of satellites (highlight)

The ISS (international space station) is a gigantic satellite compared to the rest, and its brightness is spectacular. It is the only one that can be seen regardless of the light pollution conditions in the sky. In the middle of Madrid you could see it without problems.

Normal satellites of brightness, although sometimes weak, assured. These are small satellites but they are very close to the earth (about 300 km high). Almost all satellites would go in here.

Satellites with indeterminate brightness (strong to weak), but not assured. This includes all the Iridium satellites, almost a hundred satellites that form rings and that are part of a bankrupt global telephone system. Due to the light they reflect, it is not enough to make them visible to the naked eye because they are further away (800 km high), but by having antennas that reflect the sun as if they were mirrors, it can give an intense shine that can last at least 20 seconds if said mirror is aligned with the sun so that it reflects its rays to where we are observing.

All Iridiums do not behave the same: some shine suddenly and others blink (they rotate on themselves quickly). The latter are Iridium out of order already out of control.

Controls

Triangle/Square - Search for next views of the ISS

Square - Cancel the search for ISS

Analog - Rotate map, Zoom

D-Pad - Switch between day and night vision

L - Show World Map

R - View extra information

Cross - Sky detail configuration

Circle/Cross - Show the name of the constellations

Select - Update of TLE files by WIFI

Start - Change the location of the observer

Screenshots

satfinderportable2.jpg

satfinderportable3.png

Changelog

version 1.3.2

  • Luaplayer changed. Now is used HW7 RC1.
  • Corrected an small error when showing coordinates in the Information Screen.
  • Corrected an infinite loop when we try to update TLE files using WIFI. Now if you can't find a proper point of access, you are returned to the main screen.
  • Moon phases are in UTC time format. A label has been added to avoid confusions.
  • Iridium satellites now can be disabled. Added this option in the options screen.
  • Adapted in order to participate in the Scenary Beta 2008 contest.

version 1.3.1

  • Improved the download of TLE files via WIFI. Now it takes much less time.

version 1.3

  • Changed the LuaPlayer used to LuaPlayerHW6.5 WIFI EDITION.
  • Corrected the function that calculated lunar phases (erroneous in version 1.2).
  • Incorporated useful information into a top bar:
    • Battery status.
    • Limiting magnitude of displayed stars.
    • Frames per second (FPS).
    • Zoom status.
    • Rotation status.
    • Time (hour, minutes, and seconds).
  • Changed the appearance of the information screen.
  • Added an update of the position and trails of all satellites when a long time has passed without drawing. A warning message appears: "Updating satellites..."
  • When selecting a specific satellite from the list of upcoming satellites to be viewed, its path in the sky is traced, and you are notified when it will appear.
  • The program closes much faster (due to the new LuaPlayer).
  • Improved the calculation of the percentage of lunar disk illumination.
  • Stars illuminate more when zoomed in.
  • WIFI functionality works on both FAT and SLIM.
  • Available in English and Spanish (already translated, AeroPSP).
  • Sound issues fixed.

version 1.2.1

  • Improvements in the graphical environment.
  • Fully compatible with PSP Slim (except for net download).

version 1.2

  • Complete visual overhaul with everything drawn based on a configurable color scheme.
  • Fully mobile celestial vault with unlimited zoom.
  • New system for searching ISS sightings.
  • New system for searching sightings of any satellite in the next half hour.
  • New configuration screen with persistent settings.
  • Day and night color configuration options.
  • Screenshots saved to the PICTURE directory.
  • New method for drawing satellite trails. They are fully drawn from the beginning, no need to wait for satellites to move.
  • Ability to trace the path of a satellite across the celestial vault.
  • Configurable number of stars to display by changing the limiting magnitude.
  • Constellations with full names.
  • Comprehensive documentation available in manuals on the official website.
  • Add a link in the favorites list of our PSP browser, for easier access.

version 1.1 Beta

  • TLE file download via WIFI is functional.
  • New data screen accessible by pressing R.
  • New world map screen accessible by pressing L. It displays all satellites positioned around the world, with the ISS highlighted and showing its trajectory for the next hour.
  • Sky detail configuration: Pressing X allows selection of desired sky elements. Disabling stars or satellites does not work, but other options do.
  • Zoom with the joystick up and down. It is centered on 90 degrees and cannot be freely moved. Useful for cities with limited sky view.
  • Sky rotation with the joystick left and right. Useful for keeping the console stationary.
  • Audible and textual announcement of sunrise and sunset times.
  • Prediction of sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and moonset times.
  • Prediction of night start and end times.
  • Prediction of moon phases.
  • New informed startup system.
  • Corrected moon position, which was erroneous in version 1.0.
  • Fixed other issues from version 1.0.
  • New, more elegant/simple installation system, extendable to all languages.

version 1.0

  • Initial release.

Credits

Razorblade, Dr. TSKelso, John Walker (Home Planet) and John A. Magliacane (Predict).

External links

Retrieved from ‘https://www.gamebrew.org/index.php?title=SatFinder_Portable_PSP&oldid=169645’

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