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Been using Stellarium Mobile – Star Map for a couple months now. It’s basically an astronomy app that shows you what the night sky looks like, with all the stars, planets, and other objects. Pretty solid if you’re into stargazing and learning about the cosmos.
Here’s what you can do – you can point your phone at the sky and it’ll show you what’s up there in real-time. There’s also a bunch of info on different stars, constellations, galaxies, and other deep sky objects. It’s got a ton of detail without being too complicated.
Look, if you’re into astronomy or just want to explore the night sky, you’ll probably like this app. It’s not perfect – the free version has some annoying ads – but overall it’s a great way to learn about the universe. Worth checking out for sure.
Editor Opinion
I've tested a bunch of stargazing apps and Stellarium Mobile is one of the best. The level of detail is really impressive, with a huge database of celestial objects. The interface is clean and intuitive, making it easy to navigate. In my experience, the accuracy of the sky simulation is top-notch. My only gripe is the ads can get a bit much, but paying a few bucks to remove them is worth it for an app this good.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Tons of stars, planets, and other objects to explore
- Accurate real-time sky simulation based on your location
- Helpful info and background on celestial bodies
- Free to download, with optional paid upgrade
Cons
- Free version has intrusive ads
- Takes a bit of time to learn all the features
- Can be overwhelming for complete astronomy beginners
Specifications
| Updated | 19.08.2025 |
| Category | Education |
| Age Rating | Everyone |
| Developer | Stellarium Labs |
| Android | Android 9++ |
| Package Name |
com.noctuasoftware.stellarium_free |
Ratings
User Reviews
very easy to navigate. been using this app for over a year. I love that it shows stars, comets, meteor showers, etc. pretty much anything you want to find in...
It does show the C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan–ATLAS) comet currently passing by, but I can only find it using the search feature. Can't find by moving my phone around. If I...
Pretty cool, I wish in the free version I could set certain constellations to always be visible. And that I could put notes on the screen beside certain constellations. It...
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