Best Stars And Planets Telescope Apps

Live Sky: Stargazing & Planets

Your telescope. Your sky.

Free

Plan your stargazing sessions with this app. Explore planets, stars, and deep-sky objects, set moon phase and rise reminders, and get personalized alerts for celestial events. Optimize your observing time with saved locations, viewpoints, and equipment details.

Stars and Planets - Astronomy

3D Universe simulator

Free

Explore a 3D universe with detailed celestial objects and spacecraft simulation. Journey to millions of stars, land on exoplanets, and delve into gas giants, all powered by NASA and ESA data. Discover the cosmos with an extensive database and global language support.

Stargazing: Stars & Planets

Live Sky Map – Night View

Free

Explore the night sky in real time, identifying stars, planets, and constellations. An AI guide answers your astronomy questions, and a live calendar keeps you updated on celestial events. Get notifications for upcoming shows and enjoy offline access.

Sky Map: Night Sky & Stars

Stargazing AR Finder & Tracker

Free

Identify stars, planets, constellations, and satellites by pointing your phone at the night sky. Features an AR finder, event calendar, and AI astronomer to guide your stargazing experience.

Seestar

Smart Astronomical Telescope

Free

Explore the universe with a smart telescope that simplifies stargazing. Automatically find, focus, and capture celestial objects without professional guidance. Observe stars, the sun, and even landscapes with intuitive app control.

Celestron StarSense Explorer

by Celestron, LLC

Free

This app guides you through the night sky using your smartphone and a compatible telescope. It identifies celestial objects and directs your telescope for optimal viewing, making astronomy accessible for beginners and enthusiasts alike.

StarHop Navigator

Manual telescope push-to guide

$3.99

This app guides your manual telescope to celestial objects using your iPhone's sensors. Simply attach your phone, calibrate with a few stars, select a target, and follow the on-screen crosshair to find it in your eyepiece. It's designed for beginners and experienced astronomers alike, offering a straightforward way to explore the night sky.

The Constellation Star Finder

Gazer & Sky Map

Free

Explore the night sky with this augmented reality app. Point your device to identify constellations, stars, planets, and other celestial objects. Access detailed information and daily astronomy news for a comprehensive stargazing experience.

Planet Pointer: Star Finder

Identify constellations & ISS

Free

This app transforms your phone into a portable celestial guide. Easily locate planets, stars, constellations, and satellites with on-screen directional cues. Identify unknown celestial objects by pointing your camera and receiving detailed information.

SkySafari 7 Pro

Astronomy Guide To Night Sky

$17.99

Explore the night sky with an extensive astronomy database and advanced planning tools. Discover astronomical events, control your telescope, and connect with other stargazers in real-time.

Sky Map - Star Tracker

AR Stargazing

Free

Identify stars, constellations, planets, and satellites in real time by pointing your device at the sky. Explore celestial objects, track satellites, and discover what's visible tonight with AR overlays and time travel features.

Star Chart

by ESCAPE VELOCITY LIMITED

Free

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.

AstroHelm

Find Objects & Plate Solve

Free

This astronomy app uses on-device plate solving to guide your manual telescope or telephoto lens. It analyzes star patterns in real-time to help you precisely center celestial objects without expensive motorized mounts.

Constellation Map mobile

Easy to know the stars

Free

Explore the night sky by pointing your device upwards. Identify stars, constellations, and planets with detailed information. View celestial bodies below the horizon and track planetary orbits.

Sky Map – Live Star Tracker

Stargazing, Planets, Night Sky

Free

Identify stars, planets, and constellations by pointing your device at the sky. Offers offline functionality, multiple visual styles, and real-time ISS and meteor shower tracking. Includes Apple Watch and widget support.