SkySafari Astronomy

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About this app

SkySafari is a powerful planetarium that fits in your pocket, puts the universe at your fingertips, and is incredibly easy to use!

Simply hold your device to the sky and quickly locate comets, planets, constellations, satellites, and millions of stars and deep sky objects. Whether you are a beginner or a longtime astronomy enthusiast, SkySafari is your perfect stargazing companion, packed with interactive information, rich graphics, and a beautifully refined interface.

What’s New in Version 8

+ New Theme - A new look of the app with a fresh visual palette.

+ Image Gallery - Explore the universe through astrophotography. Import images directly from AstroBin.

+ Sky Tonight - Jump to the new Tonight section to see what’s visible in your sky right now. Expanded information has been designed to help plan your night and includes Moon & Sun info, calendar curations, and the best positioned deep sky and solar system objects.

If you're new to SkySafari, here’s what you can do:

+ Point & Identify - Hold your device to the sky and instantly identify stars, constellations, planets, satellites, and more. The chart updates automatically with your movements.

+ OneSky - See what other users are observing in real-time. This feature highlights objects in the sky chart and indicates how many users are looking at them.

+ Orbit Mode - Lift off from Earth and travel to the planets, moons, and stars.

+ Guided Audio Tours - Listen to more than four hours of audio narration to learn the history, mythology, and science of the heavens.

+ Pronunciation Guide - Learn how to correctly pronounce the names of hundreds of celestial objects, from stars to constellations and planets.

+ Simulate the Sky - See an eclipse in the past or future! Simulate the night sky from anywhere on Earth many years backward or forward in time.

+ Night Vision - Preserve your eyesight after dark.

SkySafari Premium Subscription Unlock amazing features with the optional Premium Subscription, including:

+ Massive Database - Access a massive deep sky database.

+ Custom Image Import - Upload and manage your own astrophotography images in the Image Gallery and show them in the sky chart.

+ Enhanced Tools - Access curated news, events, connected stargazing features, a light pollution map, and more.

For telescope control and even more advanced features, check out SkySafari 8 Plus and SkySafari 8 Pro!

Requires Android 12 or later.

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Astronomy Guide to the Night Sky
Updated on
Aug 17, 2026
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  • No data shared with third parties
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  • Data is encrypted in transit
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Ratings and reviews

265 reviews
Kyle Bonene
September 10, 2026
The new version compared to previous is a moderate downgrade. On a Pixel phone, the compass/gyroscope pointing option is covered on the top corner by the phone's top info bar so it is impossible to tap. Time control is now a toggle two layers down in a menu, which also never works on the first press, requiring the menu to be brought back up. Many UI elements are buggy and awkward. Alongside the overall UI downgrade, the app now costs more for lesser functionality.
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Simulation Curriculum Corp.
September 17, 2026
Time can be controlled from the chart view by tapping the timestamp in the top left of the screen. We are investigating your report of system UI blocking elements of our application. Please take some time to leave us a message at https://support.simulationcurriculum.com/hc/en-us/community/topics/7131319162263-SkySafari-Android-Apps.
Dale Alan Bryant
August 25, 2026
WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO THIS POOR APP! The version prior to this update - is the one that I wanted - and paid for. I DO NOT WANT ANY MORE UPDATES!
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Simulation Curriculum Corp.
September 7, 2026
Hi, we are always looking to improve the experience for our users, and really appreciate the feedback. If there is anything specific we can look into, please contact us at https://support.simulationcurriculum.com/hc/en-us/community/topics/7131319162263-SkySafari-Android-Apps.
Brian Marquez
August 10, 2026
Useful app, but constant crashes on Pixel 10 series. In night vision mode, clicking on an event will cause the app to crash.
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Simulation Curriculum Corp.
August 11, 2026
Thank you for the report, Brian. We are investigating the issue now. Additional information from you could help us resolve this issue more quickly. Please leave us a message at https://support.simulationcurriculum.com/hc/en-us/community/topics/7131319162263-SkySafari-Android-Apps

What’s new

Fixes:
- 2026 Eclipse Event data (was displaying the 2024 eclipse)