Sky Guide

Sky Guide

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Sky Guide: Your Cinematic AR Window to the Stars

Instantly identify stars, planets, and satellites with the world’s most beautiful astronomy app. Join millions of explorers and bring the universe to your fingertips—no Wi-Fi required.

Publisher

Fifth Star Labs LLC

Category

Reference

Downloads

10M+

User Rating

4.8/5

Total Ratings

625K+

Locales

13

A Universe Unveiled

Discover the interface used by 10M+ users.

A hand holding an iPhone displaying the Sky Guide app interface with the text Stargazing made easy

A hand holding an iPhone displaying the Sky Guide app interface with the text Stargazing made easy

Sky Guide app on an iPhone showing Ursa Major and Ursa Minor constellations with Apple Design Award icons

Sky Guide app on an iPhone showing Ursa Major and Ursa Minor constellations with Apple Design Award icons

Explore screen of the Sky Guide app showing featured celestial events and a stargazing calendar for moon phases and eclipses.

Explore screen of the Sky Guide app showing featured celestial events and a stargazing calendar for moon phases and eclipses.

Sky Guide app interface displaying an International Space Station flyover notification and detailed orbital tracking data.

Sky Guide app interface displaying an International Space Station flyover notification and detailed orbital tracking data.

Interface of Sky Guide showing precise planetary alignments and a total solar eclipse

Interface of Sky Guide showing precise planetary alignments and a total solar eclipse

Sky Guide app interface showing a featured astronomy news section with a planetary parade event

Sky Guide app interface showing a featured astronomy news section with a planetary parade event

Sky Guide app showing a calendar of upcoming celestial events like meteor showers and solar eclipses

Sky Guide app showing a calendar of upcoming celestial events like meteor showers and solar eclipses

Sky Guide mobile app interface showing the night sky forecast with moon phases and planet visibility schedules.

Sky Guide mobile app interface showing the night sky forecast with moon phases and planet visibility schedules.

Sky Guide app Dark Sky Finder showing light pollution map and stargazing conditions.

Sky Guide app Dark Sky Finder showing light pollution map and stargazing conditions.

Sky Guide app interface displaying a detailed zoom into the Orion Nebula

Sky Guide app interface displaying a detailed zoom into the Orion Nebula

Master the Night Sky with Ease

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 10M+ users.

Augmented Reality Visuals

Transform your view into a stunning planetarium that automatically identifies stars and satellites as you move your device.

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Smart Satellite Tracking

Receive perfectly timed notifications for the International Space Station and major celestial events so you never miss a moment.

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Off-Grid Reliability

Designed for the great outdoors, Sky Guide works perfectly without Wi-Fi, GPS, or cellular signal, making it the ultimate camping companion.

Loved by users worldwide

Trusted by 10M+ people who love this app.

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"Sky Guide is a must-have for my backcountry hiking trips. The offline mode is a lifesaver when I am miles away from cell service. Being able to hold my phone up and instantly identify the Milky Way makes the night-sky experience truly magical."

Marcus Rivera
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"As a parent, I love how this app turns a simple night walk into an educational adventure. The AR visuals are stunning and the cinematic interface is so intuitive that my seven-year-old can use it to track the International Space Station herself."

Elena Thompson

About the app

Everything you need to know about Sky Guide.

Description

Bring the beauty of the stars down to Earth. Hold Sky Guide® overhead to automatically identify any star, constellation, planet or satellite! Easy to use and powerful, it’s epic stargazing for any experience level. Is it a star or the planet Mars? Knowing what’s up in your night sky is easier than ever. Sky Guide’s AR mode superimposes figures onto your real sky so visualizing the heavens becomes effortless. Have you ever wished you could recognize constellations but didn’t want to fumble around with paper star charts? Now you can. A speck of light crosses the night sky, growing brighter. What could it be? You don’t have to wonder anymore. Track a bright satellite and receive perfectly-timed notifications whenever the International Space Station is about to fly over your location. With Sky Guide, you’ll be saying ‘Goodbye, aliens’ and ‘Hellooooo, astronauts!’ Voyage to the past or future with cinematic time controls. Know where the Moon will be later in the evening so you can capture that perfect photo or be an eyewitness to history’s greatest comets. Whether you’re searching for Sagittarius, Saturn, or the next big meteor shower, Sky Guide is jam-packed with information and rich graphics that will satisfy the most curious minds. Plus, stay current with location-filtered events like solar and lunar eclipses with Sky Guide’s personalized Calendar. Camping in the backcountry? Sky Guide can function with or without Wi-Fi, cellular service or GPS, so everything is at your fingertips no matter where you go. Join the millions who have discovered a more personal connection to the stars with Sky Guide. It might forever change the way you look up. Terms of Use: https://www.fifthstarlabs.com/terms-of-use

Latest Version

12.0.8

Size

408.0 MB

First Released

May 6, 2013

The Entire Universe, Right in Your Pocket

Join over 10 million explorers and transform your night sky into a cinematic AR experience. Download Sky Guide today and connect with the stars, anywhere you go.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Sky Guide

How does Sky Guide help identify celestial objects?

Sky Guide automatically identifies any star, constellation, planet, or satellite when you hold your device overhead. Its AR mode superimposes celestial figures onto your real sky for effortless visualization.

Can Sky Guide track the International Space Station (ISS) and provide notifications?

Yes, Sky Guide tracks bright satellites like the ISS and provides perfectly-timed notifications. These alerts inform you when the International Space Station is about to fly over your specific location.

Does Sky Guide work without an internet connection?

Yes, Sky Guide functions without Wi-Fi, cellular service, or GPS. It provides full access to its features even in areas without internet connectivity, making it suitable for remote use.

Can Sky Guide show celestial events from the past or future?

Yes, Sky Guide features cinematic time controls, allowing users to voyage to the past or future. This enables planning for events like optimal moon positions for photography or observing historical comets.

Does Sky Guide provide information on upcoming astronomy events?

Yes, Sky Guide offers a personalized Calendar that features location-filtered events. This includes comprehensive information on solar and lunar eclipses, meteor showers, and other celestial happenings.

Does Sky Guide include a dark sky finder feature?

Yes, Sky Guide includes a Dark Sky Finder feature. This tool helps users locate areas with minimal artificial light pollution, enhancing the visibility and quality of stargazing experiences.

Has Sky Guide received any Apple Design Awards?

Yes, Sky Guide received the Apple Design Award as a Winner in 2014 and was recognized as a Finalist in 2024. This acknowledges its design excellence and innovative features.