Best Celestron Apps

NASA

by NASA

Free

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.

Night Sky

Guide to Stars,Comets,Meteors

Free

Explore the cosmos with an AI-powered planetarium. Identify stars, planets, and satellites by pointing your device at the sky. Discover celestial objects in augmented reality and share your stargazing experiences with others.

Polar Scope Align

Telescope Polar alignment

Free

This app calculates the precise position of celestial poles in your telescope's polar scope reticle for accurate alignment. It supports a wide range of reticles and corrects for atmospheric refraction, offering precision even at lower latitudes. Features include night mode, moon phase, and astronomical databases.

Moon Globe

by Midnight Martian

Free

Explore Earth's Moon in real-time 3D with realistic lighting and detailed terrain. Manipulate the view, switch to Telescope mode, and learn about lunar features and spacecraft. It also displays the Moon and Sun's position in the sky.

Good To Stargaze

by Matthew LLOYD

Free

This app provides a comprehensive tool to determine the best times for stargazing. It offers detailed forecasts for weather, seeing conditions, transparency, and light pollution. Ideal for both amateur and professional astronomers using any viewing equipment.

PushToCam for Telescope

Point Telescope and Align App

Free

This app simplifies telescope aiming by guiding you to celestial targets without needing your phone's camera or direct sky pointing. Simply align with a bright star, and it helps you find objects of interest.

PULSAR - Aurores boréales

by Pulsar Space Intelligence SAS

Free

This app helps you find and track the Northern Lights. It provides forecasts, real-time alerts, and guides you to the best viewing spots with detailed weather and light pollution data. Plan your trips and capture stunning photos of the aurora.

Live Sky: Stargazing & Planets

Telescope & Night Planner

Free

This astronomy app provides real-time celestial object coordinates, including planets, the Moon, Sun, and various stars and deep sky objects. It highlights objects currently visible and allows users to favorite frequently observed bodies. A daily summary widget is also available.

FinderCam with Plate Solving

Point telescope accurately!

Free

This app helps you find celestial objects in the night sky using your device's camera. It identifies stars for accurate alignment, guiding you to targets even with light pollution or partial clouds. Advanced features assist with telescope and binocular use for deep sky object hunting.

Polar Scope Align Pro Watch

Telescope alignment & tools

$5.99

This app provides precise polar alignment for telescopes, with or without a polar scope. It includes a comprehensive suite of astronomical tools, such as a DSO database, calculators, and mount control. An accompanying watch app offers real-time alignment data and weather information.

Micro Fi

by Celestron, LLC

Free

This application connects to a specialized handheld microscope, allowing users to view magnified images on their mobile devices. It facilitates exploration and discovery of the microscopic world directly from a smartphone or tablet.

AstroFITS

Auto-Stretch and Transform

Free

This app allows users to quickly open and view FITS files on iOS devices using GPU acceleration. It features automatic image stretching and supports various color formats and bit depths, making astronomical image analysis more accessible.

SynLink

Telescope & Astrophotography

Free

This professional controller facilitates astrophotography by offering broad compatibility with major camera brands and astronomical equipment. Its design emphasizes simplicity, restraint, and modernity for an intuitive user experience.

APOD — Astronomy Picture

Astronomy Picture of the Day

Free

Access NASA's daily astronomy images and explanations from professional astronomers. Explore stunning visuals of the universe, save your favorites, and share them with others.

PlanetEdit - Simple and Quick

4 in 1 Planet Stacking App

Free

This app helps you process videos of planets, automatically cropping them to center the celestial body. It offers various image editing tools and advanced features like wavelet layers for detail extraction and denoising. You can also trim videos before stacking and save your edited images.