GPS app
- Yambo
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GPS app
I have a fairly clever phone (Samsung M51) and like most of these smart phones has GPS so it can tell me where I am on Google maps, MapsMe etc but it does not give me detailed information, Lat and Long for example.
Can anyone recommend me a good app that will use the phone's GPS module to give me precise information? I'm heading to a dark location tonight to do some astro imaging and my tracking mount will work better if I can give it precise coordinates. I can getclose with Google Earth before I head out but my final position might be some distance off.
I appreciate and help you can provide. Ta!
Can anyone recommend me a good app that will use the phone's GPS module to give me precise information? I'm heading to a dark location tonight to do some astro imaging and my tracking mount will work better if I can give it precise coordinates. I can getclose with Google Earth before I head out but my final position might be some distance off.
I appreciate and help you can provide. Ta!
- MrLongbeard
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Re: GPS app
Google maps will do it, not sure on how accurate it is though
This app also has lat & long https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... l=en&gl=US
This app also has lat & long https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... l=en&gl=US
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Re: GPS app
OS Locate - free - gives LatLong and little more, so really quick!
OS Maps (basic) is free too
What3Words is used by about 90% of UK emergency services
OS Maps (basic) is free too
What3Words is used by about 90% of UK emergency services
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Re: GPS app
OSMand has a widget which will display live Lat/Long on your screen
What3Words also has a setting which will give the Lat/Long alongside the W3W location
What3Words also has a setting which will give the Lat/Long alongside the W3W location
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- Yambo
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Re: GPS app
Excellent, something to be getting on with, thanks guys.
@MrLongbeard - didn't know that about Google maps! thank you.
@MrLongbeard - didn't know that about Google maps! thank you.