Best Astronomy Apps

Real-time sky simulationIdentify stars, planets, satellitesConstellation shapes and illustrations

Explore the night sky with a real-time planetarium. Identify stars, planets, constellations, and satellites by simply pointing your phone. Offers detailed astronomical data and cultural constellation interpretations.

(36K)

NASA

by NASA

NASA+ video streaming21,000+ NASA imagesLatest NASA news

Explore the universe with access to live and on-demand NASA+ videos, a vast collection of stunning images, and the latest mission news. Discover interactive augmented reality experiences and track the International Space Station's path.

Sky Tonight - Stargazing Guide

(64K)

free

Constellation Star Finder App

Real-time interactive sky mapAugmented reality modeTime Machine for past/future positions

Explore the night sky with this astronomy app. Identify celestial objects, discover upcoming astronomical events, and track their positions. Customize your view, set reminders, and access detailed information for a personalized stargazing experience.

(74K)

Star Walk 2 Plus: Live Sky Map

Your Free Path to the Stars

Real-time sky map3D constellation modelsTime machine feature

Explore the cosmos with a real-time sky map. Point your device to identify stars, planets, and constellations. Discover celestial events and learn about the universe with detailed information and 3D models.

(93K)

Planets

by Q Continuum

3D solar system guide2D sky view3D planetarium sky view

Explore the solar system with a 3D guide. Discover planets, moons, and celestial events with interactive sky views and visibility information. Perfect for budding astronomers.

Astronomy - Space Education

High-resolution images of planets, nebulae, and galaxiesInteractive space travel to planets and moonsLearn about the evolution of space, time, and matter

Explore the universe with stunning high-resolution images of celestial bodies. Journey through space, visiting planets and their moons, while learning about the evolution of space, time, and matter. Ponder the profound mysteries of existence.

sera: learn astronomy, cosmos

(505)

free

deep space, universe fun facts

1-Minute Daily Astronomy Lessons48 Core Astronomy DomainsInteractive 3D Solar System Explorer

Master the universe with daily, bite-sized lessons on astronomy and space. Explore a 3D solar system, get AI-summarized NASA news, and plan your astrophotography with field tools. Designed for quick learning and preserving night vision.

Identify stars, constellations, planets, and satellites by simply pointing your device at the sky. This app uses augmented reality to guide you and provides information on celestial objects, upcoming events, and even allows you to travel through time to view the sky on different dates.

Identify stars, planets, and satellites with ARDiscover all 88 constellationsSchedule alerts for celestial events

The Moon: Calendar Moon Phases

(7.5K)

free

by Vitalii Gryniuk

Moonrise and Moonset timesDetailed Moon PhasesLunar Day tracking

This app provides a comprehensive lunar calendar, tracking moon phases, rise and set times, illumination, and distance for any location between the years 0001 and 2100. It also includes bonus solar data like sunrise and sunset times.

by ESCAPE VELOCITY LIMITED

Augmented reality sky identification3D simulation of the visible universeReal-time celestial object tracking

Explore the cosmos with this augmented reality astronomy app. Point your device at the sky to identify stars, planets, and constellations in real-time. Discover celestial bodies and their positions, even traveling through time to view the universe's past and future.

(25K)

Star Walk：Find Stars & Planets

Night Sky Guide - Star Map AR

Real-time night sky mapAugmented reality viewExplore 200,000+ celestial bodies

Explore the night sky with an interactive guide that identifies stars, planets, and constellations in real-time using augmented reality. Discover over 200,000 celestial bodies with detailed information and track astronomical events.

(25K)

Star Walk 2 Pro: Sky Map Live

Stars and Planets Tracker AR

$2.99

Explore the night sky with this augmented reality stargazing app. Point your device to identify thousands of stars, planets, constellations, and celestial events in real-time. Discover astronomical news and plan your observations with a comprehensive sky map.

Real-time sky mapAugmented reality mode3D constellation models

(67K)

Star Gazer - Live Sky View Map

Planet & Constellation Finder

Live sky view mapStar and constellation identificationDetailed celestial object information

Explore the night sky with a powerful stargazing companion. Identify stars, planets, and constellations with real-time tracking and stunning 3D visualizations. Stay informed about cosmic events and learn fascinating facts about the universe.

🔧 Utilities

(1.5K)

Solar Walk Lite - Planetarium

Planets System & Astronomy 3D

Interactive 3D Solar System modelReal-time celestial body positionsDetailed information and photos

Explore our Solar System in an interactive 3D model. Discover celestial bodies with detailed information, real photos, and stunning visuals. This free app offers a pocket planetarium experience without requiring an internet connection.

(31K)

NASA Astronomy Daily Picture

Daily Astronomy

High-resolution astronomy photosSave and share imagesSearch by date

Explore stunning, high-resolution astronomy photos from NASA. Save and share your favorites, or search for images from a specific date. Add widgets to your home screen for daily cosmic views.

📷 Photo & Video

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Star Tracker Lite-Live Sky Map

Night stars guide & tracker

Offline celestial dataIdentify stars, constellations, planetsAugmented reality compass

Explore the universe by pointing your device at the sky. Identify stars, constellations, and deep sky objects in real-time. Features offline data, a 3D compass in AR mode, and detailed graphics for an immersive stargazing experience.

(2K)

Astronomy Guide To Night Sky

SkySafari

$4.99

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.

Point and identify stars, planets, and constellationsExplore astrophotography in the Image GalleryView real-time sky visibility in 'Sky Tonight'

(18K)