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Description
I’ve been using SkySafari 7 Plus for a couple months now. It’s basically a full-featured space simulator that lets you explore the night sky in crazy detail. Pretty solid app if you’re into astronomy and stargazing.
Here’s what you can do: you can control your telescope and see the stars, planets, and other celestial objects in real-time. There’s also a cool Events Finder feature that shows you things like meteor showers, moon phases, and eclipses. Took me a while to figure that out but it’s super useful.
Look, if you’re into space and want to go beyond the basic stargazing apps, you’ll probably like this. It’s not perfect – the setup can be a bit tricky at first – but overall it does the job. Worth checking out if you’re a space nerd like me.
Editor Opinion
So here's my take on SkySafari 7 Plus. I've tested a bunch of astronomy apps and this one's pretty much the best in my opinion. The level of detail and features is impressive, like being able to control your telescope and see exactly what's happening in the sky. The graphics are great and it runs smoothly even on my older phone. My only real complaint is that the initial setup takes some time to figure out, but once you get the hang of it, it's super powerful.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Tons of features for serious stargazers
- Telescope control and 3D simulation are really cool
- Detailed info on celestial events and phenomena
- Free to download, no need to pay to use the main features
Cons
- Steep learning curve, took me a while to get the hang of it
- Some of the advanced features are a bit complicated
- Occasional bugs and crashes, not the most stable app
Specifications
| Updated | 09.08.2025 |
| Category | Education |
| Age Rating | Everyone |
| Developer | Simulation Curriculum Corp. |
| Android | Android 10++ |
| Package Name |
com.simulationcurriculum.skysafari7plus |
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User Reviews
Great for locating objects a time night or day. Tons of useful information right at your fingertips. Couldn't do without it. The screenlock releasing when zooming in and out is...
Great app! I find it easier than stellarium but my only gripe is that keyboard does not work when in night mode and with my keyboard coloured red. Makes keyboard...
Same problem as described by Jeff Crist - app is closing whenever I scroll through the tonight screen and it has been absolutely fine up until a few days ago....
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