# Planet Star — AR astronomy app

> AR astronomy app simulating celestial bodies and sky events. (iPhone/iPad app by Phuthi Raomanachai.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-star/id1440699578 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Phuthi Raomanachai](https://appshunter.io/developer/953406762)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.3 · 112 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-11-18
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-star/id1440699578/reviews.md

## What is Planet Star?

Planet Star is an educational astronomy app, simulates the positions of the stars, planets and objects in the sky.

Featured:

- Sun, Moon, 7 planets and pluto.
- 11 comets.
- 88 constellations.
- 1500+ stars and hundreds names of stars.
- 150+ galaxies , nebulas and clusters.
- Locate objects in the sky at any positions on earth from 1950 to 2100 A.D.
- Show and notice events in the sky from 2014 to 2030 A.D.
- Tap the object to find the azimuth degrees, altitude degrees, rise time, set time and distance from earth.

## Key features

- AR celestial body simulation
- Sun, Moon, planets, Pluto
- Comets and constellations
- Stars and galaxies
- Object location tracking (1950-2100)
- Sky event notifications (2014-2030)
- Detailed object information

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ad. | $2.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about Planet Star

### What celestial objects can I see in Planet Star?

Planet Star displays the Sun, Moon, 7 planets, Pluto, 11 comets, 88 constellations, over 1500 stars with names, and more than 150 galaxies, nebulas, and clusters.

### Can I use Planet Star to see the sky from different times and locations?

Yes, you can simulate the positions of celestial objects for any location on Earth from 1950 to 2100 A.D. You can also view and be notified of sky events from 2014 to 2030 A.D.

### What kind of information does Planet Star provide about celestial objects?

When you tap on an object, Planet Star shows its azimuth and altitude degrees, rise and set times, and its distance from Earth.

### What is the learning methodology used by Planet Star?

Planet Star uses augmented reality and interactive simulation to help users learn about astronomy. It provides detailed data and visual representations of celestial bodies and events.

### How does Planet Star track user progress?

Planet Star does not explicitly mention progress tracking features. Its focus is on providing real-time and historical astronomical data for exploration and learning.

### Does Planet Star offer any certifications?

There is no mention of certifications being offered by Planet Star in the provided information.

### What devices is Planet Star compatible with?

Planet Star is compatible with iPhones, iPads, and iPods. It is designed for iOS devices.

### How often is Planet Star updated?

The latest version of Planet Star is 1.2, which was last updated on December 1, 2020. This indicates infrequent updates.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2020-12-01

- Bug fixed.

### 1.1 — 2018-12-05

Add universe light, bug fixed.

### 1.0 — 2018-11-18

No release notes.

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