This powerful pocket planetarium helps you explore the night sky. Identify celestial objects by pointing your device, view astrophotography, and plan your stargazing with real-time visibility information. Offers guided tours and pronunciation guides for a comprehensive learning experience.
Summarized from real user reviews of SkySafari. Based on 18K reviews and a 4.7/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Reference app.
8.1.0
August 5, 2026
NEW: WATCH LIVE ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY WITH SKYCAST See what others are capturing through their telescopes, in real time. - Watch live sessions with SkyCast. Follow another observer's session and see their captured images appear right alongside the sky chart. - Rich image details. Each shared image now shows the target object's information, exposure, and total integration time in a redesigned detail view, with a full-screen viewing mode. IMPROVEMENTS - Added a new "Draw Full Length Lines" option for constellations, giving you more control over how constellation figures are drawn. BUG FIXES - Fixed constellation lines appearing dotted instead of solid after the 8.0.3 update. - Fixed screens flashing white. Object information screens and other freshly-opened views no longer flicker white before appearing. - Fixed satellite and comet data being merged, which caused satellites to plot incorrectly and only appear under "Show Comets." - Fixed Calendar "View" downloads failing silently. SkySafari now alerts you if a linked SkySet or SkyList can't be downloaded. - Fixed Date & Time edits drifting when crossing time zones or daylight-saving boundaries. - Improved planet accuracy with corrected positions for Jupiter's moons and Saturn's moon Titan. - Fixed rendering of imported KML data with long line features. Thank you for using SkySafari. Clear skies!
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4 issues
Compass not working correctly
Disappearing or missing objects
5 requests
Dark mode option
Ability to hide toolbar and UI elements
SkySafari is a pocket planetarium that allows you to explore the universe. You can hold your device to the sky to identify stars, planets, constellations, satellites, and millions of other celestial objects. It also provides information about what's visible in your sky tonight and allows you to simulate the sky from different times and locations.
Key features include pointing your device at the sky to identify objects, an image gallery for astrophotography, a 'Sky Tonight' section for planning observations, orbit mode for virtual travel, guided audio tours, a pronunciation guide for celestial objects, and the ability to simulate the sky across time. A night vision mode is also available.
The app offers a free version with basic features. Additional advanced features, such as a massive deep sky database, custom image import, and enhanced tools like a light pollution map, can be unlocked through an optional Premium Subscription. For even more advanced features, there are also SkySafari Plus and Pro versions available.
The provided description does not explicitly state compatibility with specific operating systems or device types. However, it mentions 'hold your device to the sky,' implying it is a mobile application designed for smartphones or tablets.
Common use cases include identifying stars and planets during a stargazing session, learning about constellations and mythology through guided tours, planning night sky observations by seeing what is visible, and exploring astrophotography. It's also useful for simulating celestial events like eclipses or viewing the sky from different historical or future dates.
