SkySafari 6 Pro

SkySafari 6 Pro

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SkySafari 6 Pro: The Gold Standard in Professional Astronomy

Harness the world’s largest celestial database and advanced telescope control. Designed for dedicated astronomers who demand precision, deep-sky depth, and seamless observation planning.

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Publisher

Simulation Curriculum Corp.

Category

Reference

Downloads

250K+

User Rating

4.8/5

Total Ratings

12K+

Locales

7

The Cosmos, Rendered with Precision

Discover the interface used by 250K+ users.

SkySafari 6 Pro mobile app displaying a detailed night sky map with constellations like Ursa Major and Ursa Minor.

SkySafari 6 Pro mobile app displaying a detailed night sky map with constellations like Ursa Major and Ursa Minor.

SkySafari 6 Pro app interface showing a galaxy and wireless telescope control features

SkySafari 6 Pro app interface showing a galaxy and wireless telescope control features

SkySafari 6 Pro app showing a detailed star chart on a smartphone with constellations, planets, and nebulae.

SkySafari 6 Pro app showing a detailed star chart on a smartphone with constellations, planets, and nebulae.

SkySafari 6 Pro app screenshot simulating the Apollo 11 mission near the moon with Earth in the distance

SkySafari 6 Pro app screenshot simulating the Apollo 11 mission near the moon with Earth in the distance

SkySafari 6 Pro app screen displaying the Galaxy View feature showing the position of deep sky objects within the Milky Way

SkySafari 6 Pro app screen displaying the Galaxy View feature showing the position of deep sky objects within the Milky Way

SkySafari 6 Pro search interface with lists of celestial objects including planets stars and galaxies

SkySafari 6 Pro search interface with lists of celestial objects including planets stars and galaxies

Educational screen in SkySafari 6 Pro showing the internal structure and cross-section diagrams of Jovian planets including Jupiter and Saturn

Educational screen in SkySafari 6 Pro showing the internal structure and cross-section diagrams of Jovian planets including Jupiter and Saturn

SkySafari 6 Pro app interface showing a 3D simulation of the Apollo 11 spacecraft trajectory around Earth

SkySafari 6 Pro app interface showing a 3D simulation of the Apollo 11 spacecraft trajectory around Earth

SkySafari 6 Pro simulation showing the Apollo 11 landing site on the moon with stars and planets

SkySafari 6 Pro simulation showing the Apollo 11 landing site on the moon with stars and planets

The Ultimate Toolkit for Serious Observers

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 250K+ users.

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Advanced Telescope Integration

Take command of your gear with wireless control. Use voice commands or device tilt to precisely slew your telescope to any object in the sky while keeping your eyes on the eyepiece.

The Deepest Celestial Catalog

Go beyond the basics with 100 million stars and 2.6 million galaxies. High-fidelity UCAC5 and PGC data provides the precision required for professional-level deep-sky hunting.

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Field-Ready Planning & Logging

Optimize your night with the advanced session planner and altitude graphs. Meticulously log your observations and sync them across all your devices via LiveSky cloud storage.

Loved by users worldwide

Trusted by 250K+ people who love this app.

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"SkySafari 6 Pro is the ultimate workstation for my stargazing sessions. The telescope integration is flawless—being able to 'Tilt to Slew' while keeping my eye on the eyepiece has completely transformed how I navigate the night sky. The depth of the star catalogs is simply professional-grade and worth every penny."

Robert Chen, Retired Systems Engineer
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"The planning tools are what set this app apart. I spend my afternoons mapping out targets with the graph tool and then sync everything to the cloud via LiveSky. When I am out in the field without cell service, having that massive database stored locally is a lifesaver for deep-sky hunting."

Elena Rodriguez, Dark Sky Photographer

About the app

Everything you need to know about SkySafari 6 Pro.

Description

SkySafari 6 Pro will revolutionize your astronomical viewing experience. It has the largest database of any astronomy app, includes every solar system object ever discovered, offers unparalleled accuracy, flawless telescope control, Augmented Reality (AR) mode, and provides the very best experience under the stars when you depend on it. Discover why SkySafari 6 Pro is the #1 recommended astronomy app for serious amateur astronomers since 2009. Here's what's new in version 6: 1) Complete support for iOS 13 and iPhone 11. We release regular updates. 2) Clouds and Astronomy. Two words that rarely go together. SkySafari 6 Pro will (optionally) back up all of your observing data in our secure cloud storage and make it easily accessible to multiple devices as well as from our new web interface, LiveSky.com. 3) We Have The Best Stars. Precise, modern and deep. We’ve updated our star catalog to use the latest and greatest, UCAC5 star catalog. If 25 million stars down to 15th magnitude isn’t enough for you, an easy in-app purchase gets you down to 16.5 magnitude and a whopping 100 million stars! 4) We Have The Best Galaxies. The PGC catalog includes galaxies down to 18th magnitude. Want more galaxies? How about 2.6 million more? An in-app purchase gives you access to the largest galaxy database available for your device. 5) Observers First. A redesign of our tools puts the active observer first. Quick access to features like your equipment, observing sites, lists, and observations make it easy and enjoyable to get out, observe, and record your observations. The observing sessions feature lets you collect your observations into groups that span a few hours, or a few nights. 6) Graph It. The completely new graph tool will give a quick visual representation of an object’s altitude above the horizon. Essential for planning your night’s observations. 7) Plan It. Make the most of your time under the stars. Our updated planner is a powerful tool that lets you create a list of targets for your observing session with filters like object types, specific time ranges, constellation, catalog, and more. Plan it and get more done. 8) Say It. Ever just wanted to just yell at your device and tell it what to do!? SkySafari 6 adds basic voice control for a wide range of operations. Say “select Jupiter,” “search for Titan,” “center on Polaris” and SkySafari will do the work for you. Yelling optional.  9) Tilt It. Every old astronomy app these days lets your tilt and pan your device to show different parts of the sky, but who else lets you control your telescope that way!? “Tilt to slew” is an optional mode allowing you to keep your eye in the eyepiece, and, using the accelerometers in your device, gently translate the movements of your hands into smooth telescope motion. 10) Share It. SkySafari 6 is more than just a mobile app, it’s a new system to help organize and share your observing experiences. With a free signup, you can see and share your observing data from our web portal, LiveSky.com! Affordable premium memberships add online editing, so you can not only view, but edit your observations, add new observing sites, manage your equipment and more. Finally, (coming soon) you can view, edit and manage your settings files with SkySafari Web, our fully functional web version. If you haven't used SkySafari 6 Pro before, here's what you can do with it: • Hold your device up, and SkySafari 6 Pro will find stars, constellations, planets, and more! The star chart updates automatically with your movements for the ultimate stargazing experience. • Simulate the night sky up to 10,000 years in the past or future! Animate meteor showers, conjunctions, eclipses, and other celestial events. • Control your telescope, log and plan your observations. • Night Vision. • Orbit Mode. Leave the Earth’s surface behind, and fly through our solar system. • Galaxy View shows the position of deep sky objects in our Milky Way! • Much more!

Latest Version

6.8.5

Size

2.0 GB

First Released

Dec 22, 2017

Elevate Your Observation to Professional Standards

Join the world’s most dedicated observers. Download SkySafari 6 Pro today to unlock the ultimate database of 100 million stars and take command of your telescope with industry-leading precision.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about SkySafari 6 Pro

What features does SkySafari 6 Pro offer for astronomical viewing?

SkySafari 6 Pro offers a large database, telescope control, Augmented Reality, cloud storage, a graph tool, a planner, voice control, and a "Tilt to slew" feature.

How extensive is the star database in SkySafari 6 Pro?

SkySafari 6 Pro includes 25 million stars down to 15th magnitude using the UCAC5 star catalog. An in-app purchase expands this to 100 million stars down to 16.5 magnitude.

Does SkySafari 6 Pro provide telescope control?

Yes, SkySafari 6 Pro offers flawless telescope control. It also includes an optional "Tilt to slew" mode, allowing users to control their telescope movements using their device's accelerometers.

Does SkySafari 6 Pro support cloud storage for observing data?

Yes, SkySafari 6 Pro optionally backs up all observing data to secure cloud storage. This data is accessible across multiple devices and through the LiveSky.com web interface.

Does SkySafari 6 Pro have an Augmented Reality (AR) mode?

Yes, SkySafari 6 Pro includes an Augmented Reality (AR) mode. Users can hold their device up to find stars, constellations, and planets, with the star chart updating automatically.

Can SkySafari 6 Pro simulate historical space missions?

Yes, SkySafari 6 Pro allows users to ride along with the Apollo 11 crew on their historic mission. This feature includes accurate models and trajectories for all Apollo lunar missions.

Are there in-app purchases to expand SkySafari 6 Pro's astronomical databases?

Yes, users can purchase an upgrade for 100 million stars and 2.6 million additional galaxies. These in-app purchases expand the existing UCAC5 and PGC catalogs.

How does SkySafari 6 Pro help plan astronomical observations?

SkySafari 6 Pro features an updated planner tool. It helps users create target lists for observing sessions with filters for object types, time ranges, constellations, and catalogs.

Does SkySafari 6 Pro support voice control?

Yes, SkySafari 6 Pro adds basic voice control. Users can use commands like "select Jupiter," "search for Titan," or "center on Polaris" to navigate the app.

What is the Galaxy View feature in SkySafari 6 Pro?

The Galaxy View feature in SkySafari 6 Pro shows the precise position of deep sky objects within our Milky Way galaxy. This provides a detailed celestial perspective.