Transit Chaser Guides
A few practical notes on aircraft transits, Moon shots, Sun shots, and how Transit Chaser works. These are written for photographers who actually want to use the app, not just read theory.
What is an aircraft transit?
A simple explanation of what aircraft transits are and why they are harder to capture than they look.
How to photograph aircraft crossing the Moon
Gear, timing, settings, alerts, and practical tips for Moon transit photography.
How to photograph aircraft crossing the Sun
A practical guide to Sun transit photography, with a strong reminder about doing it safely.
How Transit Chaser works
How the app uses your location, live aircraft data, and Sun/Moon positions to find possible transits.
Solar photography safety
Important safety information before pointing a camera, lens, telescope, or binoculars at the Sun.
How to use Transit Chaser
A step-by-step reference for the app controls, transit modes, alerts, settings and common workflows.
Detection margin visual guide
A visual explanation of what detection margin means, how it differs from search radius, and why a wide margin is not the same as a confirmed transit.