SkySafari 7 Pro

SkySafari 7 Pro

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SkySafari 7 Pro: The Ultimate Professional Tool for Serious Stargazers

Experience the world’s most powerful astronomy app with flawless telescope control, the largest celestial database ever discovered, and real-time social stargazing for the dedicated observer.

Publisher

Simulation Curriculum Corp.

Category

Reference

Downloads

229K+

User Rating

4.7/5

Total Ratings

5K+

Locales

14

A Universe of Detail

Discover the interface used by 229K+ users.

SkySafari 7 Pro app interface displaying a detailed star chart with constellations and celestial objects.

SkySafari 7 Pro app interface displaying a detailed star chart with constellations and celestial objects.

SkySafari 7 Pro mobile interface displaying the Tonight at a Glance dashboard with celestial event planning and moon data

SkySafari 7 Pro mobile interface displaying the Tonight at a Glance dashboard with celestial event planning and moon data

SkySafari 7 Pro app interface showing solar system orbital paths and tracking for comet C/2023 A3.

SkySafari 7 Pro app interface showing solar system orbital paths and tracking for comet C/2023 A3.

SkySafari 7 Pro mobile app interface displaying the Andromeda Galaxy with advanced telescope control settings

SkySafari 7 Pro mobile app interface displaying the Andromeda Galaxy with advanced telescope control settings

SkySafari 7 Pro app interface showing a detailed observing list with galaxies and nebulae for amateur astronomers

SkySafari 7 Pro app interface showing a detailed observing list with galaxies and nebulae for amateur astronomers

SkySafari 7 Pro app interface displaying a 3D spiral galaxy view with the positions of the Sun and Messier 3 labeled.

SkySafari 7 Pro app interface displaying a 3D spiral galaxy view with the positions of the Sun and Messier 3 labeled.

SkySafari 7 Pro mobile interface showing a list of upcoming astronomical events including planetary moon transits and meteor showers.

SkySafari 7 Pro mobile interface showing a list of upcoming astronomical events including planetary moon transits and meteor showers.

SkySafari 7 Pro interface showing social stargazing with real-time observer counts on celestial objects like Polaris and the Blue Snowball Nebula.

SkySafari 7 Pro interface showing social stargazing with real-time observer counts on celestial objects like Polaris and the Blue Snowball Nebula.

Detailed scientific information and description of the planet Saturn in the SkySafari 7 Pro app.

Detailed scientific information and description of the planet Saturn in the SkySafari 7 Pro app.

SkySafari 7 Pro augmented reality mode showing labeled constellations over a night sky landscape

SkySafari 7 Pro augmented reality mode showing labeled constellations over a night sky landscape

Unparalleled Precision for Serious Observers

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 229K+ users.

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Professional Telescope Control

Command your hardware with ease using next-gen protocols like ASCOM Alpaca and INDI for a flawless, integrated observation experience.

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Advanced Planning & Logging

Map out your night with the precise Events Finder and maintain a digital journal of every discovery with professional-grade logging tools.

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Massive Scientific Database

Access millions of stars, every known comet, and deep-sky objects with unparalleled accuracy, even when you are completely off the grid.

Loved by users worldwide

Trusted by 229K+ people who love this app.

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"SkySafari 7 Pro is the ultimate tool for serious stargazing. The ASCOM Alpaca support made connecting my computerized mount seamless, and the depth of the star catalog is simply unmatched. I have spent years using different apps, but nothing compares to the accuracy and professional logging tools provided here."

David M., Amateur Astronomer
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"The new SkyCast and OneSky features have completely transformed my community outreach sessions. Being able to guide a group through the cosmos in real-time is a game-changer. Plus, the Events Finder is incredibly detailed, making it my go-to for planning every single observation trip."

Sarah L., Science Educator

Review Analysis

Insights from user reviews.

Sentiment Score

29%
Negative

Summary

Users generally appreciate the app for its extensive celestial database and robust capabilities for astrophotography and telescope control, with some finding it easy to use and appreciating the augmented reality feature. However, a significant portion of feedback highlights severe stability issues, including frequent crashes when accessing the "Tonight" button, connecting to Starsense devices, or running on iOS 26 and iPadOS 18. Many users are also critical of the pricing model, citing "secondary paywalls" and additional subscriptions required for features after purchasing the "Pro" version. Furthermore, complaints include poor Chinese translations, a perceived decline in user interface quality compared to older versions, and a lack of developer support for recurring bugs and promised functionalities.

Common Themes

Telescope Control(3)
Extensive Database(3)
User Interface(2)
Astrophotography Features(2)
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About the app

Everything you need to know about SkySafari 7 Pro.

Description

SkySafari makes stargazing a simple pleasure. It has the largest database of any astronomy app, includes every comet, asteroid, satellite & solar system object ever discovered, offers unparalleled accuracy, advanced planning and logging tools, flawless telescope control, and provides the very best experience under the stars when you depend on it. Don’t postpone joy. Discover why SkySafari is the #1 recommended astronomy app for serious amateur astronomers since 2009. Here's what’s new in version 7: + Complete support for iOS 18 and iPhone 16. Version 7 brings a new and immersive stargazing experience. + Events Finder - go to the new Events section to unlock a powerful search engine that finds astronomical events visible tonight and far into the future. The finder dynamically generates a listing of moon phases, eclipses, planetary moon events, meteor showers and planetary phenomenon 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, INDI & StarSense Explorer. These next generation control protocols allow you to effortlessly connect to hundreds of compatible astronomical devices. 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 around the night sky through their own copy of SkySafari. After initiating 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 visible in your sky tonight. Expanded information has been designed to help plan your night and includes Moon & Sun info, calendar curations, events and the best positioned deep sky and solar system objects. + Improved Observation 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. + Home Screen and Lock Screen Widgets keep your favorite astro information at your fingertips. The Small Touches: + You can now edit the Jupiter GRS Longitude Value in the Settings. + Better Moon Age calculation. + New grid & reference options allow you to display Solstice and Equinox markers, Orbit + 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, 3D Galaxy view, and the PGC galaxy and GAIA star catalogs. Enjoy. + Many more. If you haven't used SkySafari 7 Pro before, here's what you can do with it: + Hold your device up, and SkySafari 7 Pro will find stars, constellations, planets, and more! + Simulate the night sky up to 5MM years in the past or future! Animate meteor showers, conjunctions, eclipses, and other celestial events. + Control your telescope, log and plan your observations. + Optionally backup 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. + Augmented Reality (AR) mode + 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! https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ https://www.livesky.com/privacy.html

Latest Version

7.6.6

Size

2.4 GB

First Released

Nov 4, 2021

The Definitive Tool for the Serious Astronomer

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