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GoSkyWatch Planetarium

GoSkyWatch Planetarium

Go Explore the Night Sky

10K ratings
545 reviews
#96 in paid Navigation
📚 Education
🗺️ Navigation
$3.99

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Released
January 31, 2019
Updated
August 9, 2020

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Developer

GoSoftWorks
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About

Explore the night sky by simply pointing your device upwards. Identify stars, planets, and constellations with touch-free identification and detailed information. Discover celestial objects and learn about the universe with this personal telescope.

✓Identify stars, planets, comets, constellations, galaxies
✓Touch-free identification
✓Full 180-degree display
✓Gyroscope compass auto-calibration
✓Search and locate celestial objects
✓Moon phase calendar
✓Constellation images and boundaries
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What users say about GoSkyWatch Planetarium

Reviews of GoSkyWatch Planetarium are mostly positive: the Navigation app is rated 4.8/5 from 10K App Store ratings. What users like most: extraordinary app, easy to use. Top complaints: occasional crashes, compass/location issues. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🚀Extraordinary app
  • 👍Easy to use
  • 👍Intuitive and elegant
  • 👍Comprehensive and informative
  • 👍Useful for beginners and experts
  • 👍Accurate and consistent
  • 👍Works on old devices
  • 👍Helpful for astrophotography
  • 👍Addictive and fun

Negative things

  • 🐛Occasional crashes
  • 🐛Compass/location issues
  • 🔋Battery drain
  • 💡Needs more customization options
  • 💡Lacks deep sky objects
  • 💡Needs improved time/location interface
  • 💡Lacks geo-specific horizon view
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What's New in GoSkyWatch Planetarium

9.4

August 9, 2020

- Added tap to expend telescope view - Added tap compass button to toggle motion control - Updated icons - Fade out home bar - Fix to manual location coordinate entry - iOS Updates

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Last updated on October 31, 2026.

User reviews

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Dale

Brilliant.
Put this back on my iPhone after a few years away.
Showed it to my friend and he was astounded!
Thank you.
HDHayling Down

Visual is cool

Pointing at only star out yet, very bright. This app doesn’t show it.
ŽYžffe duck s ch if er on yx

Wirklich gute App

Ich habe die App von P.M. Schon viele Jahre auf dem iPad und dem iPhone damals war sie umsonst. Trotzdem habe ich sie gekauft um zu unterstützen. Ich bin wirklich davon angetan. Andere Apps sind komplizierter hier ist der Umgang einfach. Auf den Punkt ausrichten den man sieht und schon kommen die Informationen. Es lohnt sich für wenig Geld ein gutes Ergebnis.
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FFreddy57*

Seid Jahren perfekt

Meine Liebste App seid vielen Jahren. Danke
TTomschektyp

GoSkyWatch Review

I bought this years ago and it never fails to fascinate and inspire me. An object in the sky appears, not twinkling so you know it’s a planet but which one? Launchpad this app, point your phone at the object and there it is in front of you, alongside the other planets and stars relative to the original object position. Simply brilliant!
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Compass not working correctly

Bug

Inconsistent sun/moon display

Bug

Difficulty editing/adding locations

Bug
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Requested Features

7 requests

Dark mode option

Feature

Ability to remember last viewed object

Feature

Expanded catalogs (NGC, Messier, etc.)

Feature

GPS integration for automatic location detection

Feature

Movable center ID hotspot

Feature

More configurable user view

Feature

Better saved settings

Feature

FAQ

What does GoSkyWatch Planetarium do?

GoSkyWatch Planetarium allows you to easily identify and locate celestial objects like stars, planets, comets, constellations, and galaxies by simply pointing your device at the sky. It acts as a personal telescope, providing information and visualizations of the night sky.

What are the key features of this app?

Key features include touch-free identification of celestial objects, a full 180-degree display of the sky, gyroscope compass auto-calibration for accurate positioning, and the ability to search for specific planets, stars, comets, or galaxies. It also offers a moon phase calendar and sunrise/sunset times.

How much does GoSkyWatch Planetarium cost?

The app is a one-time purchase and does not have any in-app purchases. You pay once for the download, and it is available for your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch without additional charges for different screen sizes.

What devices is GoSkyWatch Planetarium compatible with?

The app is designed for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. It utilizes the device's gyroscope for accurate positioning and can be used on devices with or without a compass.

What are some common use cases for GoSkyWatch Planetarium?

Common use cases include identifying constellations during a camping trip, locating planets visible in the night sky, learning about different stars and galaxies, and exploring the universe from your backyard. It's also useful for finding out when the sun will rise or set and checking moon phases.