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SkySafari is a powerful planetarium that fits in your pocket. It puts thousands of stars, planets, and other objects at your fingertips.
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Why SkySafari?
SkySafari Pro has the largest database of any astronomy app, period. With over 25 million stars, 740,000 galaxies, and 630,000 solar system objects, it’s an astronomical encyclopedia in your pocket.
Features
- 25+ million stars from the UCAC5 Star catalog
- 740,000+ galaxies down to 18th magnitude
- 630,000+ solar system objects including every comet and asteroid ever discovered
- Telescope control - wirelessly control computerized telescopes
- 3D galaxy view - visualize deep sky objects in our galaxy
- Night vision mode - preserve your eyesight after dark
- No internet required - works anywhere under the stars
Version Comparison
SkySafari (Basic)
- 120,000 stars
- 200+ deep sky objects
- All major planets and moons
- Dozens of asteroids, comets, and satellites
SkySafari Plus
- 2.5 million stars
- 31,000 deep sky objects
- Wired or wireless telescope control
- Orbit other planets and stars
SkySafari Pro
- 25 million stars
- 740,000+ galaxies
- 630,000+ solar system objects
- NASA’s latest Moon and Mars maps
- Up to 1 million years in the past or future
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Check out our support resources or connect with other stargazers using our social stargazing features.