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BAYAN AL-FALAK SIRI KE-12 : APLIKASI FALAK / ASTRONOMI (SIMULASI LANGIT)
Which sky simulation apps can be used to identify objects in the sky?
Short answer
This article is not a legal ruling but an introduction to several astronomy apps for smartphones and laptops that simulate celestial objects.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Bayan al-Falak
- Topic
- Astronomy & Calendar
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
This article is not a legal ruling but an introduction to several astronomy apps for smartphones and laptops that simulate celestial objects. The five apps described are Stellarium, NASA app, Star Walk 2, Skyview Lite and SkySafari. Stellarium, NASA app and the lite version of Skyview are free, while the pro version of Skyview and SkySafari require payment. Many other apps are also available to help identify objects in the sky.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Aplikasi stellarium ini diasaskan oleh Fabien Chereau yang merupakan seorang jurutera penyelidik, ahli astronomi dan penggemar elektronik.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “BAYAN AL-FALAK SIRI KE-12 : APLIKASI FALAK / ASTRONOMI (SIMULASI LANGIT)”, 4 August 2022. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/bayan-al-falak/5371-bayan-al-falak-siri-ke-12-aplikasi-falak-astronomi-simulasi-langit. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/sky-simulation-apps-for-identifying-celestial-objects/