

The Google Play Store rating of 4.9 stars out of 5 (based on the feedback of 5.52K reviews) is a testament to its high performance. Overall, we think this is one of the better astronomy apps out there. Pointing your phone at the sky will reveal the objects you can see, while the app also easily connects to most telescopes. When you zoom in, you can see HD pictures of nebulae and galaxies, albeit some, like the Pleiades, could benefit from an update. We were once unconvinced that it was as polished as the desktop version, but all that's been put to bed now with the new version. You can discover and identify your favorite planets and constellations, track moving satellites, and access data on the stars and planets of your choice, including myths and legends from other cultures.
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During our Stellarium Mobile Plus review we were impressed by the GPS positioning and night sky it displays automatically should you give the app permissions, so the sky you see displayed on your phone will be pretty similar to the actual sky above you. What you get with Stellarium is a database that contains more stars than any other app (but not as many asteroids as Sky Safari). There is a free version, but as expected, it doesn't have as many features as the Plus version. After all, programmers need to make a living too, but at $19.99, it won't break the bank. However, unlike its Windows and Mac counterparts, you need to pay for it. The mobile version of the well-known open-source desktop app is a fantastic app that's known for the quality of its constellation illustrations.
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Download SkySafari 7 Pro: Android, iOs.Download SkySafari 6 Pro: Android, iOs.Be mindful though, it takes up a whopping amount of your device's storage space. Amongst other enhancements, the main improvements include a simplified interface and an extended database as standard.
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The newer Sky Safari 7 Pro is even cheaper than Sky Safari 6 - you can get it for $26.99.

There are many more features of the previous version that we looked at in our in-depth Sky Safari 6 Pro review, and now there's a newer version out we can't wait to test out even more features it has to offer. As an educational tool, this app is hard to beat.

We love the fact that it backs up your settings and provides telescopic images and object information. We also love the powerful Events Finder, where you can utilize the search engine to find celestial events that are happening tonight and far into the future - a great feature if you're into astrophotography and want to plan your shoot for a specific event. A great feature is 'Sky Tonight' - a guided tour of the finest sights on show that night. You can also connect the app to your telescope and have it guide you around the stars. Even if you're an experienced stargazer well-versed in astronomical lore, you're almost certain to learn something from Skysafari 7 Pro, a comprehensive app that originally sat at the more expensive end of the market.
