SkySafari 6 Plus

SkySafari 6 Plus

Astronomy Guide To Night Sky

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Explore the night sky with a powerful astronomy guide and space simulator. Control your telescope, plan observations, and even use voice commands to navigate celestial objects. Sync your data across devices and share your discoveries.

Telescope control
Augmented Reality (AR) mode
Cloud backup for observing data
Updated star catalog (UCAC5)
Observer-focused tools
Observation planning and graphing
Voice control for operations
Tilt-to-slew telescope control
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What's New in SkySafari 6 Plus

6.8.5

June 3, 2021

Fixes connection issues with some Celestron WiFi telescopes. Fixes import of Observing Lists from SkySafari 5 using Files app > Share workflow. Performance Improvements.

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User reviews

Best out there

SkySafari is by far the best planetarium software out there, at a reasonable price. There are professional programs, but they cost hundreds of dollars. For serious observers SkySafari does it all, and is affordable.

Data out of date!

I’m still seeing SkyWeek info from the end of December 2019 and we are in April now. Also the comet is Mag 2? I thought this was going to be fixed in the new year. Would love it if if the compass button was always in reach. Also Moon often says “does not set” when it does so after midnight.

Indispensable

This is the Must Have accessory for all the observers I know. Extremely capable, very easy to use. The Standard.

Great BUT needs feature

I use this app all the time but found one issue. When looking at the entire sky mag limit is set to something reasonable like 7, but once you zoom in, ie: telescope fov, the mag limit SHOULD change to the selected telescope. I observe variable stars and when I move to a variable its really difficult to identify the variable when I zoom in because most of the stars are missing. If I change the star magnitude limit, when I zoom out again the sky is filled with stars. Magnitude limit should be set by telescope+eyepiece and fov reticle combination.
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The Best?

I think this app now the best and fastest for what I need. I never thought I was going to turn away from my previous app - but, I did.

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

Data out of date!

Bug

Unable to import observing lists

Bug

Wifi connection problems

Bug

Glitch

Bug

Hard getting it to control my telescope

Bug

Requested Features

5 requests

Magnitude limit should be set by telescope+eyepiece and fov reticle combination

Feature

"what satellite did I just see?" (Identity viewed satellites)

Feature

A more powerful mode for moving the mount that simulates alt/az motion on an equatorial mount, as well as easier navigation to points in the sky

Feature

The ability to add objects

Feature

Fix the issue with the calendar function that shows upcoming events

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FAQ

What does SkySafari 6 Plus do?

SkySafari 6 Plus is a comprehensive astronomy guide and space simulator. It allows you to identify stars, planets, and constellations by holding up your device, simulate the night sky across vast time periods, and even control your telescope.

What are the key features of SkySafari 6 Plus?

Key features include telescope control, Augmented Reality (AR) mode, cloud backup for observing data, an updated star catalog, observer-focused tools, observation planning and graphing, voice control, and tilt-to-slew telescope control.

Is SkySafari 6 Plus free to use?

Based on the provided information, SkySafari 6 Plus is a paid application. There are no mentions of free usage or ads, and it is distinct from a free tier or subscription model.

What devices is SkySafari 6 Plus compatible with?

The application has complete support for iOS 13 and iPhone 11, indicating compatibility with recent iOS versions and devices. Regular updates are provided to ensure ongoing compatibility.

How can I use SkySafari 6 Plus for planning observations?

SkySafari 6 Plus offers an updated planner tool that allows you to create lists of targets for your observing sessions. You can filter targets by object types, time ranges, constellations, catalogs, and more, helping you maximize your time under the stars.