About Egg Moon Studio

I’ve always been fascinated by science and technology from an early age. After seeing Saturn as a tiny cosmic jewel through my first small telescope, I was hooked. I began my career at the Met Office, observing and mapping weather conditions at international airports — including a stint in the Falkland Islands, where the dark skies were truly spectacular.

I went on to earn a BSc (Hons) degree in Astrophysics and Astronomy at the University of Central Lancashire, with a dissertation on galactic spectra. My work was published in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society (Ref. Sansom A. C., Peace G., Dodd M., 1994, MNRAS, 271, 39, Line-Strength Gradients in the Bulge Components of NGC 3190 and 1023). I later studied Software Technology at Liverpool University and have since worked as a software engineer across both private and public sector organisations.

After several years in software development, I decided to combine my experience in meteorology, astronomy, and software engineering by creating Egg Moon Studio. The goal was simple — to bring together my professional skills and personal passions. The result was Scope Nights: Astronomy Weather, born from my frustration with conventional weather apps that didn’t serve astronomers’ needs for accurate night-time observing forecasts.

Since its release, Scope Nights has received excellent reviews from respected astronomy magazines and even earned an award from Sky & Telescope. I’ve been lucky to receive lots of positive feedback from astronomers around the world, which continues to shape the app’s evolution.

Alongside app development, I maintain an interest in astrophysics, astrophotography, and conceptual physics research — areas that keep me connected to the science that first inspired me. Egg Moon Studio serves as a creative space for exploring how technology, observation, and physics can work together to make astronomy more accessible and enjoyable.

If you’d like to follow updates on Scope Nights and astronomy–related projects, visit the Egg Moon Blog or follow Egg Moon Studio on X or Instagram.
For technical assistance or general enquiries, please visit the Support Page.

As an independent developer, I rely on recommendations and ratings to keep apps like Scope Nights alive and evolving. If you enjoy using it, please consider leaving a positive review on the App Store.

Thanks for your support,
Martin