# AR Solar System PRO — Observing the planets

> Augmented reality solar system explorer with interactive planets and detailed astronomical data. (iPhone/iPad app by Gianluca Natalini.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-solar-system-pro/id1327934893 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Gianluca Natalini](https://appshunter.io/developer/348380792)
- Category: Entertainment, Education
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 63 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-12-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-solar-system-pro/id1327934893/reviews.md

## What is AR Solar System PRO?

"AR Solar System" turns your device into a telescope in augmented reality for the observation of the planets of the Solar System.
Choose and place a planet or several planets in the scene: in your home (in the air, on the floor, on a table, on a wall, on any horizontal surface) or outside the home (ex. open sky)...
Observe the planets of our Solar System as you've never seen them before!

The planets available for observation are:
Sun, Mercury, Venus, Earth, Moon, Mars, Ceres, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto, Haumea, Makemake, Eris

The software uses the information available on the planets of the Solar System to animate the rotations of the planets: every second corresponds to one hour, each planet rotates at the real speed, in the direction of real rotation.
For each planet data are available such as size, rotation period, period of revolution, type of atmosphere, gravity, etc...

Walk in the scene with your legs moving between the planets (like travel in space) and observe them with your device like a telescope:
- approaching the planet you will see more details such as craters, valleys, plains, mountain ranges, etc...
- moving away from the planet, you will see the planet entirely or more planets together
- turning around the planet you can see the side of interest or simulate the flight of a spaceship orbiting the planet
- by moving over or under the planet you will be able to observe its poles
- etc…

Interacting manually with the planets you can:
- Move the planet in the real scene (pan gesture: dragging a finger on the planet)
- Enlarge and shrink the planet (pinch gesture: pinching the planet)
- Rotate the planet around its axis of rotation (rotation gesture: rotating the planet with two fingers); manual rotation deactivates the automatic one
- Remove the planet from the scene (long press gesture: holding a finger on the planet for half a second)
- Add a new planet to the scene by touching the desired position (using horizontal plane in real world or feature points)
- Select a planet from the scene and display its characteristics (double tap gesture: tap a planet twice with a finger)

Background of the scene:
in the presence of light in the real world the milky way and the stars (deep space) are projected as the background of the planets on the walls of your house or in the sky if you are outdoors;
in the absence of light (or covering the camera with a finger) moving in the scene will seem to travel in deep space (virtual reality feature… the real world will be removed from the scene).

Useful for all those who love to observe the planets of the Solar System in every detail, for teachers, scholars, students, astronomers, etc...

UNIVERSAL APP:
- You pay only once and run on all your devices

## Key features

- Augmented reality planet placement
- Interactive 3D planet models
- Real-time planet rotation and revolution
- Detailed astronomical data for each planet
- Virtual space travel experience
- Gesture-based interaction


## Frequently asked questions about AR Solar System PRO

### What planets can I observe with AR Solar System PRO?

You can observe the Sun, Mercury, Venus, Earth, Moon, Mars, Ceres, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto, Haumea, Makemake, and Eris. The app uses real data to animate their rotations and revolutions.

### How does AR Solar System PRO use augmented reality?

The app transforms your device into a telescope, allowing you to place planets in your real-world environment, such as your home or outdoors. You can then walk around and interact with these celestial bodies as if they were physically present.

### Can I learn about the planets in AR Solar System PRO?

Yes, for each planet, the app provides detailed data including size, rotation period, period of revolution, type of atmosphere, and gravity. This information is accessible by double-tapping a planet.

### What kind of interactions are possible with the planets?

You can move, enlarge, shrink, and rotate planets using simple gestures. You can also remove planets from the scene or add new ones, and simulate orbiting a planet like a spaceship.

### Does AR Solar System PRO have ads?

No, AR Solar System PRO is ad-free. The app is a one-time purchase, allowing you to use it on all your devices without interruptions.

### What devices is AR Solar System PRO compatible with?

AR Solar System PRO is a universal app designed for both iPhone and iPad. You pay once and can run it on all your Apple devices.

### How often is AR Solar System PRO updated?

The app was last updated on July 3, 2025, with version 1.2. This indicates regular maintenance and potential feature additions.

### What is the age rating for AR Solar System PRO?

AR Solar System PRO has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young learners and children interested in space exploration.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2025-07-03

- Minor bugs fixed

### 1.1 — 2018-01-10

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- Added “Solar System” button to visualize all the planets of the Solar System with one touch (scale model)
- Added help button
- Minor bugs fixed

### 1.0 — 2017-12-21

No release notes.

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