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SkySafari
Android: Download here iOS: Download here When it comes to pure informational content, not many stargazing and night sky apps can match what SkySafari has to offer. With SkySafari in your pocket, you might as well have a professional astronomer guiding you through the night sky. While the latest SkySafari 7 Pro app costs $24.99, you can also download the basic version without the extensive features for free. There’s also a moderately priced ‘Plus’ version of the app that you can use to navigate the objects in the night sky. The ‘Plus’ version gives you access to 2.5 million stars and 32,000 deep-sky objects, while the ‘Pro’ version unlocks over 100 million stars and much more. One of the coolest things about this app is you can simulate the night sky from different time periods across different places on Earth!
Stellarium
Android: Download here iOS: Download here Stellarium’s open-source astronomy software for desktops is already a favourite among amateur astronomers. The app version of the software is just as good. Like SkySafari, you can either download the basic version of the Stellarium app or dish out $19.99 for the premium version. The Stellarium Plus app is also capable of controlling the scope of a telescope. Where the app particularly shines is its large database of cosmic illustrations. Stellarium uses GPS to map out the sky above your current location. You can use the free version of the app to overlay information on the night sky using AR.
Star Walk 2
Android: Download here iOS: Download here Star Walk 2 is the ideal app for beginners who are interested in using Augmented Reality to explore the night sky. All you need to do is point your phone camera to the sky and the app will overlay the screen with details about the stars, constellations, and other objects in the night sky. The app also keeps you updated about upcoming events in the night sky, like meteor showers and full moon. You can download a free version of the app which is integrated with ads, or you can pay for the premium version that offers additional features and an adless experience.
Heavens-above
Android: Download here Heavens-above is not as flashy as the other app mentioned on this list, but its smooth functioning and easy-to-use interface are what make it an essential app for every night sky enthusiast. With Heavens-above, you can see what’s above you in the sky at any given moment. You can also use the app to find out when the ISS and other satellites will pass above you. You can also get the uplink and downlink information for amateur radio satellites. Apart from that, you can also get information about satellite orbits and the location of bright comets. Currently, Heavens-above is only available for Android devices.
Sky Tonight
Android: Download here iOS: Download here Made from the same developers as Star Walk, the Sky Tonight app makes it easier for the user to search for the objects they are interested in. The app gives a detailed account of the current night sky and the astronomical events taking place. Like Star Walk, you can point your phone camera to the sky and the Sky Tonight app will fill you in on all the important details about the stars, constellations, and other celestial objects. You can set reminders for upcoming events, and chart the trajectories of different objects relative to your position on Earth. Read Also: Oppo Reno 8 Pro House of the Dragon Limited Edition Set announced in India
Conclusion
These are the 5 best stargazing and night sky apps you can download on an Android device or an iPhone. While you need to pay to download most of the apps on this list, they also have free versions that cover all the basic features. If you are just getting into astronomy as a hobby and just want to know as much as you can about the night sky, the free versions of these apps are a good place to start. Do you have a favourite stargazing or astronomy app that you love to use? Let us know in the comments! For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App. You can find the latest car and bike news here.
