Editor's Review
Unleash your inner astronomer with SkyView®, the stargazing app that transforms your device into a window to the cosmos! 🌌 No prior knowledge needed – just point your camera at the sky, and SkyView® will guide you to stars, constellations, planets, and satellites, identifying them with precision, day or night. It's like having a personal planetarium in your pocket! 🔭
SkyView® isn't just an app; it's an educational tool that makes learning about the universe fun and accessible. Discover all 88 constellations as they gracefully appear and disappear while you scan the sky. Locate every planet in our solar system, explore distant galaxies, and even witness satellite fly-bys, including the International Space Station (ISS) and the Hubble Space Telescope. 🛰️
This award-winning app (AppsZoom Best Android App 2014) is packed with features to enhance your stargazing experience:
- Simple Identification: Point your device at the sky to identify galaxies, stars, constellations, planets, and satellites passing overhead.
- Night Mode: Preserve your night vision with red or green night mode filters, ensuring you can see the stars clearly.
- Augmented Reality (AR): Use your camera to spot objects in the sky, whether it's day or night, blending the real world with the celestial.
- Sky Paths: Follow the sky track for any object to see its exact location in the sky on any date and time, planning your stargazing sessions with ease.
- Comprehensive Database: Access thousands of stars, planets, and satellites, complete with fascinating facts and information.
- Time Travel: Jump to the future or the past and see the sky on different dates and times, witnessing celestial events that have happened or are yet to come.
- Social Sharing: Capture and share beautiful images of the night sky with friends and family on social networks, inspiring others to look up.
- Mobile Accessibility: No WiFi required! Take it camping, boating, or even flying, and explore the universe from anywhere. 🏕️ ⛵ ✈️
SkyView® is more than just an app; it's a gateway to understanding and appreciating the wonders of our universe. Whether you're teaching yourself, your children, your students, or your friends, SkyView® offers a fun and engaging way to explore the cosmos. Get ready to be amazed by the beauty and complexity of the night sky! ✨
Features
Identifies celestial objects using your camera
Offers red or green night mode filters
Uses augmented reality to spot objects
Shows sky paths for any object
Includes data on thousands of stars
Time travel to see past and future skies
Capture and share images on social media
Works without WiFi or data
Pros
Identifies stars, constellations, planets, and satellites accurately
Operates without WiFi, GPS, or data signal
Includes thousands of celestial objects and facts
Allows users to travel through time to view the sky
Offers social sharing of captured images
Cons
AR feature relies on camera quality
May require device calibration for accurate positioning