Astronomy Software
Android

AcruSky for Android – easy and powerful planetarium software.
AcruSky for Android allows you to explore night sky from your mobile device. Program contains over 9000 stars from Bright Star Catalog, full NGC/IC catalogs of deep sky objects, and downloadable catalogs of asteroids, comets and radiants of meteor showers.
AcruSky for Android can predict oncoming astronomical phenomena and will remind you about them, so you will never miss interesting events on the sky like solar and lunar eclipses, conjunctions and oppositions of planets, moon phases and etc.
With AcruSky for Android you can easily plan further observations by using of many adjustment filters like magnitude, altitude, types of observable objects and so on.
Tracking tool can show you planets paths on the sky and also will be helpful for planning observations.
AcruSky for Android – clear sky anytime, anywhere and for everyone.

Application calculates precise moments of sunrise, sunset and solar noon. Additionally show day's duration, current difference between longest and shortest day. Daily card display current moon phase, day in phase period and moon's rise and set.
Astroid calculates rise and set of all Planets - Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto.
Next feature is page where are displayed moon phases in selected month.
All this event could be calculated at any Earth's position using valid time zone. Time zones are defined by user or could be auto-detected using GeoNames services.

Finalist in TabTimes Best Tablet App contest in the Family category, 2014.
Distant Suns (max) astronomy app is an award-winning hand-held planetarium with over 25 years of development, offering you the new way to look at the sky from on the Earth to off. Sporting over 130,000 stars, all 8 (or is it 9?) planets, the sun and moon, constellations, galaxies, nebula and star clusters, Distant Suns offers a gracefully visual respite from a busy day. While others play games, you can travel to the stars.

Point your phone at the sky, and Google Sky Map will show the stars, planets, constellations, and more to help you identify the celestial objects in view. You can also browse the skies in manual mode.
Search the night sky for your favorite planet, Messier object, and more. Then move the phone in the direction of the arrow to find it in the sky around you.

High resolution Moon maps, over 8000 craters, lunar landing sites and more.

Features:
- High resolution Moon surface map.
- Over 8000 craters.
- Lunar 100 objects with links to wikipedia.
- Lunar landing sites.
- Current lunar phase display.
- Albedo mode to even light over the surface.
- Orbit and Telescope mode.
- Rotate by 180 deg for Newton telescope users.
- Find craters.

The Official NASA App for Android
Come explore with NASA and discover a huge collection of stunning images, videos, mission information, news, NASA TV and featured content with the new NASA App for Android.

Features:
- Thousands of images from NASA IOTD, APOD and NASAImages.org.
- On demand NASA Videos from around the agency.
- Current NASA Mission Information.
- Launch Information & Countdown clocks.
- Current Visible Passes for the International Space Station (ISS).
- ISS and Earth Orbiting Satellite Tracker.
- NASA Twitter Feeds from around the agency.
- News and Features from the NASA topic areas.
- Facebook® Connect and Integrated Twitter™ client for easy sharing.
- Live Streaming of NASA TV.
- NASA TV and What's On Your TV schedules.
- Map and links to all of the NASA centers.
- Featured content section.
- Third Rock Radio (alternative rock radio station).

NASA SCIENCE: REVEALED! This is the NASA Visualization Explorer, the coolest way to get stories about advanced space-based research delivered right to your Android device. A direct connection to NASA’s extraordinary fleet of research spacecraft, this app presents cutting edge research stories in an engaging and exciting format. See the Earth as you’ve never seen it before; travel to places otherwise unavailable to even the most intrepid explorers! Download it now, tap into the power of NASA’s cutting-edge research today and check for new stories every other week!

Universal astronomy ephemeris App for calculating high precision ephemeris.
Astronomy ephemeris App for calculating high precision ephemeris and positions of Sun, Moon and the Planets for engaged amateur astronomers and planetary observers, prefering data and facts instead of pritty picture-apps. Planetdroid finds rise, culmination and set times, the beginning of seasons, lunar phases and planetary aspects.
New: Augmented reality (AR) view beta version: See the planet's positions live on a camera image and search your selected object with your phone (Version 4.0)!

SkEye is an advanced Planetarium that can also be used as a PUSHTO guide for telescopes.
Ever wondered what objects are up in the sky? Now you can get familiar with Astronomy by identifying stars, planets, and constellations. Also look up deep sky objects from the Messier and NGC catalogs.
If you have a telescope, just strap the phone onto the OTA and you get a PUSHTO guide!

SkySafari is a powerful planetarium that fits in your pocket, puts the universe at your fingertips, and is incredibly easy to use!
Simply hold your device to the sky and quickly locate planets, constellations, satellites, and millions of stars and deep sky objects. Packed with interactive information and rich graphics, discover why SkySafari is your perfect stargazing companion under the night sky.
SkySafari 6 shows you 120,000 stars, 222 of the best-known star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies in the sky; including all of the Solar System's major planets and moons, and more than 200 asteroids, comets, and satellites.

SkySafari is a powerful planetarium that fits in your pocket, puts the universe at your fingertips, and is incredibly easy to use!
Simply hold your device to the sky and quickly locate planets, constellations, satellites, and millions of stars and deep sky objects. Packed with interactive information and rich graphics, discover why SkySafari is your perfect stargazing companion under the night sky.
SkySafari 6 Plus shows you 2.5 million stars, and 32,000 deep sky objects; including the entire NGC/IC catalog, and 7,000 asteroids, comets, and satellites with updatable orbits. Plus, state of the art mobile telescope control.

SkySafari is a powerful planetarium that fits in your pocket, puts the universe at your fingertips, and is incredibly easy to use!
Simply hold your device to the sky and quickly locate planets, constellations, satellites, and millions of stars and deep sky objects. Packed with interactive information and rich graphics, discover why SkySafari is your perfect stargazing companion under the night sky.
SkySafari 6 Pro includes over 100 million stars, 3 million galaxies down to 18th magnitude, and 750,000 solar system objects; including every comet and asteroid ever discovered.* Plus, state of the art mobile telescope control.

You don't need to be an astronomer to find stars or constellations in the sky, just open SkyView Free and let it guide you to their location and identify them. SkyView Free is a beautiful and intuitive stargazing app that uses your camera to precisely spot and identify celestial objects in sky, day or night. Find popular constellations as they fade in and out while you scan across the sky, locate planets in our solar system, discover distant galaxies, and witness satellite fly-bys.

Features:
- Simple: Point your device at the sky to identify galaxies, stars, constellations, planets, and satellites (including the ISS and Hubble) passing overhead at your location.
- Night Mode: Preserve your night vision with red or green night mode filters.
- Augmented Reality (AR): Use your camera to spot objects in the sky, day or night.
- Sky Paths: Follow the sky track for any object to see it’s exact location in the sky on any date and time.
- Time Travel: Jump to the future or the past and see the sky on different dates and times.
- Social: Capture and share beautiful images with friends and family on social networks.
- Mobile: WiFi is NOT required (does not require a data signal or GPS to function). Take it camping, boating, or even flying!
- Supports Space Navigator™ binoculars, spotting scope, and telescopes.

What a fun way to teach yourself, your children, your students, or your friends about our wonderful universe!

You don't need to be an astronomer to find stars or constellations in the sky, just open SkyView Free and let it guide you to their location and identify them. SkyView Free is a beautiful and intuitive stargazing app that uses your camera to precisely spot and identify celestial objects in sky, day or night. Find popular constellations as they fade in and out while you scan across the sky, locate planets in our solar system, discover distant galaxies, and witness satellite fly-bys.

Features:
- Simple: Point your device at the sky to identify galaxies, stars, constellations, planets, and satellites (including the ISS and Hubble) passing overhead at your location.
- Night Mode: Preserve your night vision with red or green night mode filters.
- Augmented Reality (AR): Use your camera to spot objects in the sky, day or night.
- Sky Paths: Follow the sky track for any object to see it’s exact location in the sky on any date and time.
- Time Travel: Jump to the future or the past and see the sky on different dates and times.
- Social: Capture and share beautiful images with friends and family on social networks.
- Mobile: WiFi is NOT required (does not require a data signal or GPS to function). Take it camping, boating, or even flying!
- Supports Space Navigator™ binoculars, spotting scope, and telescopes.

What a fun way to teach yourself, your children, your students, or your friends about our wonderful universe!

Solar Walk: Explore the Universe in Planetarium 3D is an amazing 3D model of our Solar system bringing the universe to the palm of your hand and allowing you to explore planets, satellites, moons, comets, 3D models of spacecraft and other space objects anytime and anywhere and learn a lot about space exploration.
Observe Solar system with planetarium app 3D on your device!
Start your fascinating journey through the realms of space and explore the universe we live in. Learn astronomy facts with an interactive encyclopedia of the Solar system Solar Walk!
Amazing interactive encyclopedia of the Solar system! Find out astronomy facts, explore planets and moons in real time, watch educational movies, turn up and down the 3D models of spacecraft, become a real universe explorer with this planetarium app 3D. Space exploration in your device!

With this planet viewer you will be able to:
- Turn into an astronomer and explore satellites, asteroids, dwarfs, comets, stars, 3D models of spacecraft, etc. Choose any celestial body and read detailed information and astronomy facts about it. Enjoy gorgeous graphics and visuals while navigating through the Solar system 3D!
- Travel in time and see what the universe like at a certain period. Solar Walk is an excellent planet viewer for all space lovers!
- Find an exciting view of the Milky Way Galaxy and other fascinating things in the encyclopedia of the Solar system 3D. Solar Walk is your telescope to see planets in real time and any other celestial body without visiting the planetarium.
- Watch a collection of educational movies and learn interesting astronomy facts about space-related topics including Earth's moon phases, Earth's cycles, tidal phenomena, and zodiacal constellations.
- Enjoy planetarium 3D in real time with the help of special glasses and activating the anaglyph mode. Space exploration is entertaining!
- Make virtual flights from one space object or celestial body to another with this orrery 3D.
- Share interesting screenshots of this app with your friends.
- Choose the view mode to explore the interactive encyclopedia of the Solar system 3D comfortable for you (orrery/true-to-scale)

Solar Walk Free - Explore the Universe and Planets is an impressive wealth of information about astronomy and space presented as an amazing 3D model of our Solar system that can be rotated and zoomed easily. It is a new highly attractive and engaging way to view the whole Solar system and learn a lot of interesting astronomy facts about planets and stars, dwarfs, satellites, asteroids, comets and other celestial bodies. Solar Walk Free is a planetarium 3D in your device.
Solar Walk Free is one of the best astronomy apps.
Exploration of our Solar system is an exciting space journey with Solar system simulator from Solar Walk Free!
Amazing interactive encyclopedia of the Solar system! Find out astronomy facts, explore planets and moons in real time, watch educational movies, turn up and down the 3D models of spacecraft, become a real universe explorer with this planetarium app 3D. Space exploration in your device!

Main features of the Solar system 3D app:
- Planets of our Solar system in real time, satellites in space, dwarf planets, asteroids, 3d models of spacecraft, comets and stars - detailed information of all celestial bodies is given in the menu of the planetarium 3D app. Explore general information about any celestial body, its internal structure, planet positions, stars names, find interesting astronomy facts, visit the gallery of exciting pictures and educational Solar movies.
- With our 3D model of our Solar system you can find the Milky Way and enjoy its breathtaking view, navigate easily through the spectacular galaxy and fully immerse in the atmosphere of the outer space. Explore the universe right now!
- Enjoy the high resolution image of the surface of Solar system planets as if you look at them: zoom in and zoom out, see places that you have never been before. Explore planets of the Solar system in the finest details.* Solar Walk is an excellent planet viewer for astronomy lovers of all ages.
- Got interested in the particular planet, moon, satellite, dwarf planet, comet or star? Make virtual flights through our Solar system with a single tap on the screen. Turn into the universe explorer and find out all its secrets.
- Time Machine will allow you to select any date and time to have a look at the universe and all the planets of the Solar system at the period you are interested in. Explore planets in real time or take a look at the past. Watch Solar system like never before.
- Choose the view mode comfortable for you (orrery 3D/true-to-scale) to easily find and explore planets and stars, satellites, dwarf planets, asteroids, comets and other celestial bodies

An awesome 3D model of our Solar system for you to discover the universe and explore outer space. Solar Walk Lite is a planetarium app 3D. It represents a time-sensitive solar system simulator allowing you to explore planets, stars, satellites, dwarfs, asteroids, comets and other celestial bodies in real time in outer space.
The Lite version of the well-known solar system simulator Solar Walk is absolutely free, ad-supported and very small in size, but contains all the main features and celestial bodies of the Solar system and the universe we live in.

Main Features to try with Planetarium app 3D:
- Solar system simulator 3D.
- Astronomy encyclopedia.
- Orrery 3D Mode on/off.
- Anaglyph 3D on/off.
- Zoom-in to see objects in close up and Zoom-out to see the position of our Solar system in Galaxy.
- Interactive encyclopedia of the Solar system is very easy to use.
- 3D models of spacecraft in the application are based on scientific data collected by ESA and NASA spacecraft and ground-based telescopes. Learn about space exploration anytime with Solar Walk Lite.

Solar Walk Lite is a great planetarium 3D app for the space explorers. It is great for both kids and adults. Kids love learning new things about everything. With Solar Walk Lite they will find out a lot about space, and the amazing graphics in conjunction with the information provided in this universe simulator will make learning process engaging and captivating. Both kids and adults will enjoy traveling through space and getting an up-close view of the planets, and moons, spacecraft, stars and other space objects.
Our solar system simulator is an excellent educational tool for teachers to use during astronomy classes, as well as a great resource for students to explore planets, outer space and the universe. You don't need a telescope to see the planets for real. The Universe is closer than you may think with Solar Walk Lite Planetarium 3D.
This 3D model of the Solar system is a must-have for all space enthusiasts and astronomy lovers. Explore space with Solar Walk Lite right now!

Solar Walk 2 - Spacecraft 3D & Space Exploration is a powerful encyclopedia of the Solar system. The app presents the 3D model of our Solar system for the detailed study of the universe, space, stars, planets, moons and any other celestial bodies in real time.
With Solar Walk 2 you can study celestial event calendar, learn about significant events in the history of space exploration, read interesting astronomy facts, explore Solar system planets in real time, observe 3D models of spacecraft, and even keep track of them in real action.
Explore space and Solar system planets in real time with Solar Walk 2.
A must-have for Solar system enthusiasts! A great educational tool - planetarium 3D, the encyclopedia of the Solar system containing the most outstanding astronomy events for kids and adults!

Encyclopedia of the Solar system 3D app - Main features:
- 3D models of spacecraft & space exploration.
- Celestial event calendar & astronomy events.
- 3D model of our Solar System to explore planets.
- Travel through space.
- Time machine.
- Visual effects.
- Actronomy news

Meet an awesome 3D model of our Solar system to explore space, spacecraft, and planets in real time without visiting planetarium. Solar Walk 2 Free：Encyclopedia of the Solar System is a digital guide of our Solar system and a great alternative to the old paper atlases for learning about space exploration and the universe we live in.
Explore planets and space with encyclopedia of the Solar system.
With this interactive planetarium 3D you can travel to the outer space, explore planets in real time, watch satellites, comets and any other celestial body, get acquainted with the outstanding space missions and spectacular 3D models of spacecraft, study celestial event calendar with various astronomical events, learn interesting astronomy facts.
This Solar system app is great for both adults and kids

Main features: - Planetarium 3D models of our Solar System.
- 3D models of spacecraft & space exploration.
- Astronomy calendar of celestial events.
- Visual effects of 3D planetarium.
- Space simulation 3D.
- Wonderful panoramic photos of space objects.
- Astronomy news and current events in 'What's new' section.

Stunning images of stars and planets -- including Earth! -- are at your fingertips with Space Images from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
Get the latest images from spacecraft studying Mars, Saturn and the cosmos on your smartphone.

Features:
- Rate images and check out which ones top the Favorites list.
- Email images to a friend or save to your smartphone.
- Search for images or browse by category.
- Click on links to get full image descriptions and resolutions.

A star guide with information on over 70 of the brightest stars.
Ever used Google Sky Map to identify a star, but wanted to know more than just the star's name? Star Odyssey fills that gap.

Star Walk - Night Sky Guide: Planets and Stars Map is an app for astronomy stargazing, identifying and observing planets, constellations and stars in real time on the night sky map.
Enjoy satellites overhead, find planets and identify stars in the night sky, learn astronomy, study astronomical calendar and find out all the secrets of the outer space. Explore the stars and the whole universe right now with Star Walk.
Star Walk - Night Sky Guide: Planets and Stars Map is a perfect educational tool for astronomy stargazing for space enthusiasts of all ages. It can be used by teachers of science during the astronomy lesson, by students for preparing projects about stars, planets and constellations, by parents to introduce their children to the basics of astronomy and by anyone interested in our universe and the sky above.
Your interactive night sky guide to planets, stars and constellations.

Main features of our stargazer app:
- Constellations and stars in real time.
- Astronomical calendar of this stargazing app contains various celestial events.
- With our constellation star finder you'll easily identify stars and planets in the sky.
- Use Time Machine to diversify sky observation and explore the sky map of different periods.
- Identify stars, constellations and planets in the night sky with our mobile observatory.
- AR stargazing

Star Walk 2 - Sky Guide: View Stars Day and Night is a stargazing app for both experienced and novice astronomy lovers. Explore the stars at any time and place, find planets, learn about constellations and other sky objects. Star Walk 2 is a great astronomy tool to identify objects on the map of the stars and planets in real time.

Main features:
- This constellation star finder shows the real-time sky map on your screen in whatever direction you are pointing the device.* To navigate, pan your view on screen by swiping in any direction, zoom out by pinching the screen, or zoom in by stretching it. Night sky observation is extremely easy with Star Walk 2 - explore the stars anytime and anywhere.
- Enjoy AR stargazing with Star Walk 2. View stars, constellations, planets, satellites and other night sky objects in augmented reality. Orient your device toward the sky, tap on the image of the camera and the astronomy app will activate your device's camera so you can see charted objects appear superimposed on live sky objects.
- Learn a lot about the solar system, constellations, stars, comets, asteroids, spacecraft, nebulas, identify their position on the map of the sky in real time. Find any celestial body following a special pointer on the map of the stars and planets.
- With our sky guide app you will get a deeper understanding of the constellation`s scale and place in the night sky map. Enjoy observing wonderful 3D models of constellations, turn them upside down, read their stories and other astronomy facts.
- Touching a clock-face icon at the upper-right corner of the screen allows you select any date and time and lets you go forward or backward in time and watch the night sky map of stars and planets in fast motion. Exciting stargazing experience!.
- Except for map of the stars and planets, find and study the deep-sky objects, satellites in space live, meteor showers, extensive information about the solar system.** The night-mode of this stargazing app will make your sky observation at night time more comfortable. Stars, constellations and satellites overhead are closer than you think.
- Be aware of the latest news from the world of outer space and astronomy. The "What's new" section of our stargazing app will tell you about the most outstanding astronomical events in time.

Star Walk 2 Free - Identify Stars in the Night Sky is a great astronomy guide to explore the night sky day and night, identify stars, constellations, planets, satellites, asteroids, comets, ISS, Hubble Space Telescope and other celestial bodies in real time in the sky above you. All you need to do is to point your device to the sky. Explore the deep sky with one of the best astronomical applications.

Objects and astronomical events to learn in this stargazing app:
- Stars and constellations, their position in the night sky.
- Solar system bodies (solar system planets, the Sun, the Moon, dwarf planets, asteroids, comets).
- Deep Space objects (nebulae, galaxies, star clusters).
- Satellites overhead.
- Meteor showers, equinoxes, conjunctions, full/new Moon and etc.
Star Walk 2 contains in-app purchases.

Stellarium Mobile Sky Map is a planetarium app that shows exactly what you see when you look up at the stars.
This award-winning astronomy application will let you explore the sky and identify stars, constellations, planets, comets, satellites such as the ISS, and other deep sky objects in real time in the sky above you in just a few seconds, just by pointing the phone at the sky!
Stellarium Mobile Sky Map has an easy to use and minimalist user interface that makes it one of the best astronomical applications for children and adults who want to discover the night sky.

It features:
- A catalog of over 600,000 stars displayed as a real time zoomable sky map.
- A catalog of many nebulas, galaxies, star clusters and other deep sky objects.
- Asterisms and illustrations of the constellations for several sky cultures: discover how people see the stars in other parts of the planet.
- Artificial satellites, including the International Space Station.
- Realistic Milky Way and Deep Sky Objects images.
- Realistic landscape and atmosphere with sunrise, sunset and light pollution simulation.
- Accurate simulation of stars extinction, and atmosphere refraction.
- 3D rendering of the major solar system planets and their satellites.
- Night mode (red) protecting your eyes when doing sky observation at night time.
- View a night sky map of stars and planets for any date, time and location.

Stellarium Mobile Sky Map is created by two of the original developers of Stellarium, one of the best astronomy applications on Desktop PC.

Stellarium Mobile Plus - Star Map is a planetarium app that shows exactly what you see when you look up at the stars.
Identify stars, constellations, planets, comets, satellites (such as the ISS), and other deep sky objects in real time in the sky above you in just a few seconds, just by pointing the phone at the sky!
This award-winning astronomy application has an easy to use and minimalist user interface, that makes it one of the best astronomical applications for adults and children who want to explore the night sky.
This Plus version will also satisfy the most demanding astronomy enthusiasts thanks to its massive collection of sky objects (up to magnitude 22 versus magnitude 10 in the standard version) and advanced observing features for controlling telescopes or preparing observing sessions.

Stellarium Mobile Plus features:
- View an accurate night sky simulation of stars and planets for any date, time and location.
- Reach the limit of knowledge by diving in a massive collection of stars, nebulas, galaxies, star clusters and other deep sky objects:
  + All known stars: Gaia DR2 catalog of over 1.69 billion stars.
  + All known planets, natural satellites and comets, and many other minor solar system objects (10k asteroids).
  + Most known deep sky objects: a combined catalog of over 2 million nebulas and galaxies.
- Zoom almost without limits on high resolution images of the Milky Way, Deep Sky Objects or planetary surfaces.
- Discover how people living in other regions of the planet see the stars by selecting the shapes and illustrations of the constellations for many sky cultures.
- Track artificial satellites, including the International Space Station.
- Simulate landscape and atmosphere with realistic sunrise, sunset and atmosphere refraction.
- Discover 3D rendering of the major solar system planets and their satellites.
- Observe the sky in night mode (red) to preserve your eyes adaptation to darkness.
- Observe in the field, even without internet connection, with a "reduced" set of data: 2 million stars, 2 million Deep Sky Objects, 10k asteroids.
- Control your telescope through Bluetooth or WIFI: drive any GOTO telescope compatible with NexStar, SynScan or LX200 protocols.
- Prepare your observing sessions using the advanced observation tools, to predict a celestial object observability and transit times.

Stellarium Mobile Plus - Star Map is made by the original creator of Stellarium, the well known open source planetarium and one of the best astronomy applications on Desktop PC.