SkySafari

SkySafari

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SkySafari: Your Professional Gateway to the Universe

Discover the night sky with precision AR, real-time social observation, and expert astronomical data. Whether you are a seasoned astronomer or a curious explorer, the entire cosmos is now at your fingertips.

Publisher

Simulation Curriculum Corp.

Category

Reference

Downloads

669K+

User Rating

4.7/5

Total Ratings

20K+

Locales

14

The Universe Unveiled

Discover the interface used by 669K+ users.

SkySafari app interface showing a star chart with constellations and a highlighted comet tracker

SkySafari app interface showing a star chart with constellations and a highlighted comet tracker

SkySafari app in augmented reality mode displaying constellations and star names over a night landscape.

SkySafari app in augmented reality mode displaying constellations and star names over a night landscape.

SkySafari 7 interface showing night sky events moon phases and planet rise times

SkySafari 7 interface showing night sky events moon phases and planet rise times

SkySafari app showing the OneSky feature with real time observer counts for celestial objects like Polaris and Deneb

SkySafari app showing the OneSky feature with real time observer counts for celestial objects like Polaris and Deneb

SkySafari app interface displaying constellations Ursa Major and Leo Minor on a star map

SkySafari app interface displaying constellations Ursa Major and Leo Minor on a star map

SkySafari app interface showing scientific data and internal structure diagrams for Jupiter

SkySafari app interface showing scientific data and internal structure diagrams for Jupiter

SkySafari app search screen showing common celestial object lists like planets and stars

SkySafari app search screen showing common celestial object lists like planets and stars

SkySafari app interface showing a 2017 solar eclipse simulation with time travel controls

SkySafari app interface showing a 2017 solar eclipse simulation with time travel controls

SkySafari app interface on an iPhone showing a close up view of a galaxy and stars in the night sky

SkySafari app interface on an iPhone showing a close up view of a galaxy and stars in the night sky

A 3D visualization of the Milky Way galaxy showing the relative locations of the Sun and Messier 3 in the SkySafari app.

A 3D visualization of the Milky Way galaxy showing the relative locations of the Sun and Messier 3 in the SkySafari app.

Unveil the Universe from Your Backyard

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 669K+ users.

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Real-Time AR Sky Mapping

Simply point your device toward the sky to identify millions of stars and planets instantly, piercing through light pollution with augmented reality.

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Precision Session Planning

Access the 'Sky Tonight' dashboard to track ISS passes, meteor showers, and lunar events tailored specifically to your GPS coordinates.

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Global Stargazing Community

Join the OneSky network to see what other observers worldwide are looking at right now, turning a solitary hobby into a shared discovery.

Loved by users worldwide

Trusted by 669K+ people who love this app.

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"SkySafari has completely transformed our family camping trips. The AR mode makes it so easy to identify planets and constellations just by pointing my phone up. My kids especially love the guided audio tours—it's like having a professional astronomer right there with us under the desert stars!"

Sarah Miller
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"As a dedicated hobbyist, the 'Sky Tonight' feature is essential for planning my sessions. The 'OneSky' community feature is incredible; seeing what other stargazers are looking at in real-time makes the experience feel truly global. It is the most comprehensive and accurate tool I have used."

David Kowalski

About the app

Everything you need to know about SkySafari.

Description

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 comets, planets, constellations, satellites, and millions of stars and deep sky objects. Use Augmented Reality (AR) mode to blend a simulated sky chart with a real view of your surroundings. Or toggle on OneSky to see what other observers are looking at right now. Packed with interactive information and rich graphics, discover why SkySafari is your perfect stargazing companion under the night sky. Here's what's new in version 7: + Complete support for iOS 17 and iPhone 15. Version 7 brings a new and immersive stargazing experience. + 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. + 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, and the best positioned deep sky and solar system objects. + Orbit Mode - Lift off from the Earth and travel to the planets, moons and stars. + Guided Audio Tours - Listen to more than four hours of audio narration to learn the history, mythology, and science of the heavens. + Galaxy View - Visualize the 3-D location of stars and deep sky objects in our Galaxy the Milky Way. + Pronounce - “Yoor-a- nus”, not “Your-anus”? The pronunciation guide in SkySafari will help you learn how to correctly pronounce the names of hundreds of celestial objects from different categories such as stars, constellations and planets. If you haven't used SkySafari before, here's what you can do with it: + Hold your device up, and SkySafari will find stars, constellations, planets, and more! The star chart updates automatically with your real time movements for the ultimate stargazing experience. + See an eclipse now, in the past or in the future! Simulate the night sky from anywhere on Earth many years in the past or in the future! Animate meteor showers, comet approaches, transits, conjunctions, and other celestial events with SkySafari’s Time Flow. + Locate the Sun, Moon, or Mars from our extensive database and track the arrow to be directed to their exact locations in the sky before you. See spectacular views of Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, and other planets! + Learn about the history, mythology, and science of the heavens! Browse from hundreds of object descriptions, astronomical photographs, and NASA spacecraft images in SkySafari. Explore tons of NASA Space Missions! + Stay up-to-date with Sky Calendar, for all major sky events every day – miss nothing! + 120,000 stars; over 200 star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies; all major planets and moons, and dozens of asteroids, comets, and satellites including the International Space Station (ISS). + Animated meteor showers with complete viewing information & spectacular graphics. + Night Vision – Preserves your eyesight after dark. + Apple Maps Integration – Choose your location from a built-in Maps view. + Horizon Panoramas – choose from beautiful built-in vistas, or customize your own! + Advanced Search – Find objects using properties other than their name. + Much more! + Plus unlock the SkySafari Premium Subscription to access amazing features: massive deep sky database, events, curated news and articles, connected stargazing features, light pollution map and more. For even more features, and telescope control check out SkySafari 7 Plus and SkySafari 7 Pro!

Latest Version

7.6.6

Size

827.9 MB

First Released

Dec 22, 2017

Begin Your Journey Across the Cosmos

Join a global community of explorers and turn every night into a discovery. Download SkySafari and unlock the secrets of the universe right from your pocket.

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