SkySafari 8 Pro

SkySafari 8 Pro

Astronomy Guide To Night Sky

804 ratings
69 reviews
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📚 Education
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$49.99 $34.99
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Released
December 10, 2025
Updated
November 4, 2026

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This advanced astronomy app provides a comprehensive database for identifying celestial objects and planning observations. It offers telescope control, augmented reality, and tools for simulating the night sky through time.

✓Extensive astronomical database
✓Telescope and camera control
✓Augmented reality sky view
✓Time travel simulation
✓Event finder
✓Image import and basic editing
✓Night vision mode
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What's New in SkySafari 8 Pro

8.1.2

November 4, 2026

This update restores Astro Weather forecasts, improves search and the sky catalogs, and fixes several other issues reported since 8.1.1. BUG FIXES - Fixed Astro Weather forecasts failing to load. When the forecast couldn't be retrieved, SkySafari also kept retrying without pause; it now tries again only when you return to the forecast. - Fixed comet brightness for comets updated from the Minor Planet Center. These were predicted too bright when far from the Sun and too faint when close to it. - Fixed AirDrop no longer working after sharing an image from the Image Gallery until SkySafari was relaunched. - Fixed thousands of variable stars with no catalogued type being described as "eruptive" variables. - Abell planetary nebulae are labeled "Abell" again instead of being listed as galaxy clusters ("ACO"). - Fixed the Iris Nebula (NGC 7023) appearing twice, and the Triangulum and Cigar Galaxies showing their names twice. IMPROVEMENTS - Search now recognizes Bayer designations typed with Greek letters, such as "γ Cas" or "α² CVn", and SIMBAD-style abbreviations such as "alf CMa". - Find Gaia stars by entering their Gaia source ID alone. - Find moons by provisional designation or Roman numeral, such as "Uranus XXVIII". Added Uranus's newly discovered moon S/2025 U 1. - Restored 27 faint dwarf galaxies of the Local Group, such as Segue 1, Boötes I, and Crater II, missing since SkySafari 7. - Added "Methuselah" as a common name for the ancient star HD 140283, and corrected its spectral type and variability. - Updated for iOS 27. Thank you for using SkySafari. Clear skies!

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User reviews

Functional issues

Internet download not working, fov labels not displaying

Almost Perfect!

This is an amazing app! I use it to plan my astrophotography sessions all the time. The ability to find objects and frame them with your telescope and camera combination is excellent. Also, for visual observing you can see which eyepieces are best for each object. It really is nearly perfect and the best app on my iPhone, The only 2 areas for improvement are the menus (it can be hard to find where a specific setting is) and the object list (some reasonably common objects are missing, even in the Pro version. They should have 100% of the objects in the common catalogs).
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Not accurate

I have version 7 pro for a long time and recently it is off by far. Then I bought version 8 pro. Same thing. Either miss or hit.

Waste of Money

Purchase this as an upgrade from Sky Safari 7 Pro. The same problems persist with this as the previous version. After installing reinstalling and everything else. Will not do audible notifications. No way to send a direct message to CS for help and the online support is a joke. After purchasing the last 3 versions this will be the last one. Will also let club members and friends know before they waste their money on this app as well.
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Opens the skies

Fantastic all in one app - be sure to get the right one for your mount if you want to use go to

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FAQ

What is SkySafari 8 Pro?

SkySafari 8 Pro is a powerful mobile astronomy application designed for serious observers. It features a vast astronomical database, advanced planning tools, and seamless telescope control.

Does SkySafari 8 Pro have ads?

No, SkySafari 8 Pro is a paid application and does not contain advertisements.

What devices support SkySafari 8 Pro?

SkySafari 8 Pro is supported on iPhone and iPad devices.

How much does SkySafari 8 Pro cost?

SkySafari 8 Pro is available for a one-time purchase of $34.99.

What are the subscription options for SkySafari?

SkySafari offers optional premium features through subscriptions: SkySafari Premium Monthly for $5.99/month with a 7-day free trial, and SkySafari Premium annually for $49.99/year with a 7-day free trial.

How often is SkySafari 8 Pro updated?

The latest version, 8.1.2, was last updated on November 4, 2026. Updates typically include new features, database enhancements, and bug fixes.

What is the age rating for SkySafari 8 Pro?

SkySafari 8 Pro has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in astronomy.

Can I import my own astronomy images into SkySafari 8 Pro?

Yes, SkySafari 8 Pro allows you to import images from AstroBin, FITS files, local storage, URLs, or an ALPACA camera. It also includes basic editing tools for these imported images.