Astronomy Software
Android

Android

The astronomy software and Apps can help you in locating and observing astronomical objects as well as helping you to learn more about them.

If you love Astronomy and Space, these applications can help you in order to improve your astronomy knowledge.

Here, you can find the best one for your needs, whether you are an amateur or a professional, and if you are looking for free or commercial apps.

This is a list of software and apps for Android related to Astronomy and Space:

Get it on Google Play

Google Sky Map

Download:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.stardroid&hl=en
Licence:Free
Language:English, Spanish
Developer:Sky Map Devs (Google)
Operating System:Android 
Google Sky Map

Description:
Sky Map is a hand-held planetarium for your Android device. Use it to identify stars, planets, nebulae and more. Originally developed as Google Sky Map, it has now been donated and open sourced.

Troubleshooting/FAQ

The Map doesn't move/points in the wrong place
Make sure you haven't switched into manual mode. Does your phone have a compass? If not, Sky Map cannot tell your orientation. Look it up here: http://www.gsmarena.com/

Try calibrating your compass by moving it in a figure of 8 motion or as described here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1EPbAapaeI.

Are there any magnets or metal nearby that might interfere with the compass?

Try switching off "magnetic correction" (in settings) and see if that is more accurate.

Why is autolocation not supported for my phone?
In Android 6 the way permissions work has changed. You need to enable the location permission setting for Sky Map as described here: https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/6270602?p=app_permissons_m

The Map is jittery
If you have a phone that lacks a gyro then some jitter is to be expected. Try adjusting the sensor speed and damping (in settings).

Do I need an internet connection?
No, but some functions (like entering your location manually) won't work without one. You'll have to use the GPS or enter a latitude and longitude instead.

Moon 3D

Download:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microsys.Moon&hl=en
Licence:Free
Language:English
Developer:Microsys Com Ltd.
Operating System:Android 
Moon 3D

Description:
Moon 3D allows you to explore the entire surface of the Moon at high resolution with ease. To see the landing sites of the American landers, or to take a closer look at the main craters and plains of the Moon, just tap on the left side menu and you will be instantly teleported to the respective coordinates. Another tap on the central panel and you can see a real image of the selected lander and find out more details about its mission. Gallery, Moon data, Resources, Rotation, Pan, Zoom In and Out, are just a few of this application pages and features.

Imagine you are traveling in a fast spaceship that can orbit the Moon, looking directly at its surface and seeing some of its well-known formations, such as Tycho crater and Mare Serenitatis.

Features

- Portrait/Landscape view
- Rotate, zoom in or out
- Background music, sound effects, text-to-speech
- Extensive lunar data
- No ads, no limitations

NASA App

Download:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gov.nasa&hl=en
Licence:Free
Language:English
Developer:NASA
Operating System:Android iPhone iPad 
NASA App

Description:
The redesigned NASA App unlocks access to the new NASA+ video streaming service, plus all the latest NASA images, news, mission information, podcasts, and interactive augmented reality experiences to explore — putting the universe at your fingertips!

With the NASA App, you’ll be able to:

• Explore with unlimited access to NASA+, featuring all of NASA’s official live coverage and original on-demand video series. No subscription required.
• Easily view over 21,000 of the latest NASA images.
• Rate images and explore all of the highest rated ones.
• Automatically change your home and lock screen wallpaper to the latest NASA images everyday.
• Read all the latest NASA news and feature articles.
• Get the latest updates on Artemis, the James Webb Space Telescope, and other exciting NASA missions.
• Listen to our podcasts featuring astronauts and experts who take you on a tour of the galaxy without ever leaving Earth.
• Set an alert for when the International Space Station will fly over your location.
• Experience our rovers and rockets up close and personal with augmented reality.
• And so much more!

PlanetDroid

Download:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.planetdroid
Licence:Free
Language:English
Developer:W. Strickling
Operating System:Android 
PlanetDroid

Description:
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 | Astronomy

Download:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lavadip.skeye
Licence:Free
Language:English
Developer:Harshad RJ
Operating System:Android 
SkEye | Astronomy

Description:
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 7 Plus

Download:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.simulationcurriculum.skysafari7plus
Licence:Commercial - Offers in-app purchases
Language:English
Developer:Simulation Curriculum Corp.
Operating System:Android iPhone iPad 
SkySafari 7 Plus

Description:
SkySafari 7 Plus goes beyond most basic stargazing apps by providing you with a full-featured space simulator with telescope control. If you're looking to delve deeper into astronomy, start your journey with the #1 recommended app for amateur astronomers since 2009.
Please note that there is no discounted upgrade path from SkySafari 7 Plus to SkySafari 7 Pro. Choose carefully!
Here's what's new in version 7:
+ Full support for Android 10 and above. Version 7 brings a new and immersive stargazing experience.
Event Finder: Go to the new Events section to unlock a powerful search engine that finds astronomical events visible tonight and in the distant future.
+ Notifications: The Notifications section has been completely revamped to allow you to customize and manage which events trigger an alert notification on your device.
+ Telescope Support: Telescope control is at the heart of SkySafari. Version 7 takes a giant step forward by supporting ASCOM Alpaca and INDI.
+ OneSky: Lets you see what other users are observing, in real time.
+ SkyCast: Lets you guide a friend or group through the night sky through your own copy of SkySafari.
+ Sky Tonight: Jump to the new Tonight section to see what's in your sky tonight.
+ Improved Observing Tools: SkySafari is the perfect tool to help you plan, record, and organize your observations. New workflows make it easier to add, search, filter, and sort data.
The Little Touches:
+ You can now edit Jupiter's GRS longitude value in settings.
+ Improved lunar age calculation.
+ Previous in-app purchases are now free: this includes the H-R diagram and the 3D Galaxy view. Enjoy.
+ Much more.
If you haven't used SkySafari 7 Plus before, here's what you can do with it:
+ Hold your device up to 10,000 years in the past or future! Animate meteor showers, conjunctions, eclipses, and other celestial events.
+ Learn the history, mythology, and science of astronomy! Explore over 1,500 object descriptions and astronomical images. Stay up-to-date with the calendar of all the important sky events every day!
+ Control your telescope, record, and plan your observations.
+ Night Vision: Preserve your view after dark.
+ Orbit Mode. Leave Earth's surface behind and fly through our solar system.
+ Time Flow: Follow the movement of objects in the sky as days, months, and years are compressed into a few seconds.
+ Advanced Search: Find objects using properties other than their name.
+ Much More!
For even more features and a massive database geared toward the most dedicated amateur or professional astronomer, check out SkySafari 7 Pro!

SkySafari 7 Pro

Download:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.simulationcurriculum.skysafari7pro
Licence:Commercial - Offers in-app purchases
Language:English
Developer:Simulation Curriculum Corp.
Operating System:Android iPhone iPad 
SkySafari 7 Pro

Description:
SkySafari makes stargazing a simple pleasure. It has the largest database of any astronomy app, includes every solar system object ever discovered, offers unparalleled accuracy, advanced planning and recording tools, flawless telescope control, and delivers the best experience under the stars when it matters. Don't postpone the joy. Discover why SkySafari has been the #1 recommended astronomy app for serious amateur astronomers since 2009.
Here's what's new in version 7:
+ Full compatibility with Android 10 and later. Version 7 offers a new and immersive stargazing experience.
+ Event Finder: Go to the new Events section to unlock a powerful search engine that finds astronomical events visible tonight and in the distant future. The finder dynamically generates a list of moon phases, eclipses, planetary lunar events, meteor showers, and planetary phenomena such as conjunctions, elongations, and oppositions.
+ Notifications: The notifications section has been completely revamped to allow you to customize and manage which events trigger an alert notification on your device.
+ Telescope Support: Telescope control is at the heart of SkySafari. Version 7 takes a giant leap forward by supporting ASCOM Alpaca and INDI. These next-generation control protocols allow you to effortlessly connect to hundreds of compatible astronomical devices.
Stargazing is often done alone, but stargazing reminds us that we are all part of a larger, interconnected universe. SkySafari 7 brings social stargazing to mobile devices with two new features to help you connect with other like-minded people.
OneSky: Allows you to see what other users are observing, in real time. This feature highlights objects in the sky chart and indicates with a number how many users are observing a particular object.
SkyCast: Allows you to guide a friend or group through the night sky through your own copy of SkySafari. After starting SkyCast, you can generate a link and conveniently share it with other SkySafari users via text message, apps, or social media accounts.
+ Sky Tonight: Jump to the new Tonight section to see what's in your sky tonight. The expanded information has been designed to help you plan your evening and includes information about the Moon and Sun, calendar curates, events, and the best-positioned solar system and deep-sky objects.
+ Enhanced Observing Tools: SkySafari is the perfect tool to help you plan, record, and organize your observations. New workflows make it easier to add, search, filter, and sort data.
The little touches:
+ You can now edit Jupiter's GRS longitude value in the settings.
+ Improved lunar age calculation.
+ New grid and reference options allow you to display solstice and equinox markers, orbit and node markers for all solar system objects, and tick marks and labels for the ecliptic, meridian, and equator reference lines.
+ Previous in-app purchases are now free: this includes the H-R diagram, the 3D Galaxy view, and the PGC Galaxy and GAIA star catalogs. Enjoy!
+ Many more.

SkyView Explore the Universe

Download:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.t11.skyview
Licence:Commercial
Language:English
Developer:Terminal Eleven
Operating System:Android iPhone iPad 
SkyView Explore the Universe

Description:
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!

SkyView Lite

Download:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.t11.skyviewfree
Licence:Free - Contains Ads
Language:English
Developer:Terminal Eleven
Operating System:Android iPhone iPad 
SkyView Lite

Description:
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 - Planetarium: Explore Planets System

Download:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vitotechnology.SolarWalk
Licence:Commercial - Offers in-app purchases
Language:English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, ...
Developer:Vito Technology
Operating System:Android iPhone iPad 
Solar Walk - Planetarium: Explore Planets System

Description:
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

Download:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vitotechnology.SolarWalkFree
Licence:Free - Contains Ads - Offers in-app purchases
Language:English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, ...
Developer:Vito Technology
Operating System:Android iPhone iPad 
Solar Walk Free - Explore the Universe and Planets

Description:
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

Solar Walk Lite - Planetarium 3D: Planets System

Download:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vitotechnology.SolarWalkLite
Licence:Free - Contains Ads
Language:English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, ...
Developer:Vito Technology
Operating System:Android iPhone iPad 
Solar Walk Lite - Planetarium 3D: Planets System

Description:
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: Planetarium and Spacecraft 3D Models

Download:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vitotechnology.SolarWalk2
Licence:Commercial - Offers in-app purchases
Language:English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, ...
Developer:Vito Technology
Operating System:Android iPhone iPad 
Solar Walk 2: Planetarium and Spacecraft 3D Models

Description:
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

Solar Walk 2 Free:Encyclopedia of the Solar System

Download:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vitotechnology.SolarWalk2Free
Licence:Free - Contains Ads - Offers in-app purchases
Language:English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, ...
Developer:Vito Technology
Operating System:Android iPhone iPad 
Solar Walk 2 Free:Encyclopedia of the Solar System

Description:
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.

Space Images

Download:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gov.nasa.jpl.spaceimages.android
Licence:Free
Language:English
Developer:Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Operating System:Android iPhone iPad 
Space Images

Description:
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.

Star Odyssey

Download:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.randyl.starodyssey
Licence:Free
Language:English
Developer:randyl
Operating System:Android 
Star Odyssey

Description:
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 Map and Stargazing Guide

Download:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vitotechnology.StarWalk
Licence:Free - Contains Ads - Offers in-app purchases
Language:English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, ...
Developer:Vito Technology
Operating System:Android iPhone iPad 
Star Walk - Night Sky Map and Stargazing Guide

Description:
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 - Night Sky View and Stargazing Guide

Download:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vitotechnology.StarWalk2
Licence:Commercial - Offers in-app purchases
Language:English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, ...
Developer:Vito Technology
Operating System:Android iPhone iPad 
Star Walk 2 - Night Sky View and Stargazing Guide

Description:
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 - Sky Map, Stars and Constellations

Download:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vitotechnology.StarWalk2Free
Licence:Free - Contains Ads - Offers in-app purchases
Language:English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, ...
Developer:Vito Technology
Operating System:Android iPhone iPad 
Star Walk 2 Free - Sky Map, Stars and Constellations

Description:
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 - Star Map

Download:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.noctuasoftware.stellarium_free&hl=en
Licence:Commercial
Language:English
Developer:Stellarium Labs
Operating System:Android iPhone iPad 
Stellarium Mobile - Star Map

Description:
Stellarium Star 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 Plus - Star Map

Download:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.noctuasoftware.stellarium_plus&hl=en
Licence:Commercial
Language:English
Developer:Stellarium Labs
Operating System:Android iPhone iPad 
Stellarium Plus - Star Map

Description:
Stellarium 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.