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Description
I’ve been using SkySafari Astronomy for a couple months now. It’s basically a planetarium app that shows you what’s up in the night sky. Pretty solid if you’re into stargazing and learning about space.
Here’s what you can do: Just hold your phone up and it’ll show you all the planets, stars, satellites, and other cool stuff up there. And there’s also a feature called OneSky that shows you what other people are looking at in real-time. That’s pretty neat. And the Sky Tonight section lets you plan out your stargazing sessions – takes some getting used to but it’s useful.
Look, if you’re into astronomy and want a fun way to explore the night sky, you’ll probably like this app. It’s not perfect – the ads can get annoying if you don’t pay – 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 Astronomy. I've tested a bunch of stargazing apps and this one is definitely one of the better ones. The graphics look great and it runs smoothly even on older phones. Plus, it's free to play so you don't have to spend money to enjoy it. And the real-time features like OneSky are a nice touch too. On the downside, some of the advanced features can be a little confusing to use at first. And the upgrades/premium stuff gets a bit repetitive after a while. But overall, if you're into this kind of thing, SkySafari is a pretty solid choice.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Tons of stars, planets, and other celestial objects to explore
- Graphics look great and run smooth on older phones
- Free to play, don't need to spend money to enjoy it
- Cool real-time features like seeing what others are observing
- Regularly updated with the latest sky data
Cons
- Advanced features can be a bit confusing to figure out
- Upgrades and premium stuff gets repetitive after a while
- Ads can be annoying if you don't pay for the ad-free version
Specifications
| Updated | 09.08.2025 |
| Category | Education |
| Age Rating | Everyone |
| Developer | Simulation Curriculum Corp. |
| Android | Android 10++ |
| Package Name |
com.simulationcurriculum.skysafari7 |
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User Reviews
It's so easy to use and I love the ISS notifications.
Great app for the upcoming total solar eclipse
The free version was better for what I an interested in.
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