SkySafari 7 Plus

SkySafari 7 Plus

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SkySafari 7 Plus: Your Advanced Space Simulator and Telescope Control

Join the #1 recommended app for amateur astronomers. Dive deeper into the cosmos with precision observation tools, real-time social stargazing, and professional-grade telescope integration.

Publisher

Simulation Curriculum Corp.

Category

Reference

Downloads

167K+

User Rating

4.7/5

Total Ratings

1K+

Locales

14

The Universe Unveiled

Discover the interface used by 167K+ users.

A mobile interface of the SkySafari 7 Plus planetarium app showing constellations with artistic overlays over a night sky.

A mobile interface of the SkySafari 7 Plus planetarium app showing constellations with artistic overlays over a night sky.

SkySafari 7 Plus app interface showing a spiral galaxy with telescope slewing and control buttons

SkySafari 7 Plus app interface showing a spiral galaxy with telescope slewing and control buttons

SkySafari 7 Plus app interface displaying a detailed 3D visualization of Jupiter and its moon Io against a starry background.

SkySafari 7 Plus app interface displaying a detailed 3D visualization of Jupiter and its moon Io against a starry background.

SkySafari 7 Plus Tonight view showing moon phases and celestial events planner

SkySafari 7 Plus Tonight view showing moon phases and celestial events planner

3D visualization of the Milky Way galaxy showing the positions of the Sun and Messier 3 in SkySafari 7 Plus

3D visualization of the Milky Way galaxy showing the positions of the Sun and Messier 3 in SkySafari 7 Plus

SkySafari 7 Plus Events Finder screen showing a list of astronomical events like planet transits and moon phases for planning observations.

SkySafari 7 Plus Events Finder screen showing a list of astronomical events like planet transits and moon phases for planning observations.

Smartphone screen showing the SkySafari 7 Plus OneSky feature where users can see real-time observations of stars and nebulae from other astronomers

Smartphone screen showing the SkySafari 7 Plus OneSky feature where users can see real-time observations of stars and nebulae from other astronomers

SkySafari 7 Plus app showing Jupiter astronomical data and internal planet structures.

SkySafari 7 Plus app showing Jupiter astronomical data and internal planet structures.

SkySafari 7 Plus mobile app interface showing a detailed astronomical observing list with objects like galaxies and nebulae.

SkySafari 7 Plus mobile app interface showing a detailed astronomical observing list with objects like galaxies and nebulae.

Interface of the SkySafari 7 Plus app showing search categories for stars planets and deep sky objects

Interface of the SkySafari 7 Plus app showing search categories for stars planets and deep sky objects

Master the Night Sky with Professional Precision

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 167K+ users.

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Advanced Telescope Control

Seamlessly pilot your equipment using ASCOM Alpaca and INDI protocols to navigate the cosmos with wireless, pinpoint accuracy.

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Precision Event Planning

Utilize the Events Finder and Sky Tonight dashboard to perfectly time your observations of eclipses, meteor showers, and planetary transits.

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Collaborative SkyCast

Lead digital star parties by sharing your live sky view with friends or explore what the global community is watching in real-time.

Loved by users worldwide

Trusted by 167K+ people who love this app.

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"SkySafari 7 Plus has completely transformed my backyard observation sessions. The new ASCOM Alpaca support makes connecting to my computerized telescope seamless, and the Events Finder is a game-changer for planning my monthly outings. It is the perfect balance of a powerful simulator and a highly reliable field tool."

Mark S., Amateur Astronomer
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"I love using the SkyCast feature during our community star parties; it allows me to lead a group through the constellations effortlessly on their own devices. The depth of historical information and the real-time OneSky data make every night under the stars feel like a shared adventure. Truly the gold standard for anyone serious about the sky."

Sarah L., Science Educator

About the app

Everything you need to know about 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 are looking to dive deeper into astronomy, start your journey with the #1 recommend app for amateur astronomers since 2009. Note that there is no discount upgrade path from SkySafari 7 Plus to SkySafari 7 Pro. Choose carefully! Here's what’s new in version 7: + Complete support for iOS 15 and iPhone 13. 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 and INDI. These next generation control protocols allow you to effortlessly connect to hundreds of compatible astronomical devices. + 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 and 3D Galaxy view. Enjoy. + Many more. If you haven't used SkySafari 7 Plus before, here's what you can do with it: + Hold your device up, and SkySafari 7 Plus will find comets, stars, constellations, planets, and more! + Simulate the night sky 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! Browse over 1500 object descriptions and astronomical images. Stay up-to-date with the Calendar for all major sky events every day! + Control your telescope, log and plan your observations. + Night Vision – Preserve your eyesight after dark. + Orbit Mode. Leave the Earth’s surface behind, and fly through our solar system. + Time Flow – Follow the motion of sky objects 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 gigantic database aimed at the most dedicated amateur or professional astronomer, check out SkySafari 7 Pro! https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Latest Version

7.6.6

Size

1.1 GB

First Released

Nov 29, 2021

Ready to Master the Night Sky?

Join the world's most dedicated community of amateur astronomers. Plan your sessions, control your telescope, and explore the cosmos with unmatched professional precision.

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