Explore the cosmos with an interactive sky map that displays stars, planets, and celestial events. Point your device at the sky to see a real-time representation of your surroundings, with adjustable visibility settings for stars.
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October 31, 2025
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CelestialGuide is an interactive database and sky map application that displays stars, planets, and celestial events as seen from any location on Earth at any given time.
You can manually set the time and location, or use your device's GPS and clock. Pointing your device at the sky will show a map corresponding to your actual view in that direction.
It includes stars brighter than magnitude 9, accurate locations of planets and comets, and a database of Messier Objects. It also renders visible eclipses, transits, and occultations.
Yes, you can select the minimum visible magnitude. This allows the sky map to conform to the stars that are actually visible to you based on local viewing conditions.
The Virtual Orrery displays the relative positions of planets and comets at any point in time, providing a dynamic view of the solar system's configuration.
CelestialGuide is supported on both iPhone and iPad devices, offering a consistent experience across Apple's mobile platforms.
CelestialGuide is a paid application, available for a one-time purchase of $0.99. There are no in-app purchases or subscriptions required.
No, CelestialGuide does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an uninterrupted user experience without any ad interruptions.
