The Best App to Explore and Identify Stars in Real Time 🌟
Have you ever looked up at the sky and wondered why a particular star is shining so brightly tonight? With Star Walk, all you have to do is point your phone towards the sky, and thousands of stars, satellites, and comets will be at your fingertips.
Astronomical data and the latest technology come together in one stunning app that allows you to discover the sky above you based on your location and timezone.
New Features in Star Walk 2
A Stunning New Design
- A new, simpler and clearer interface with vibrant colors for retina display
- Atmospheric visual and sound effects, and an emotionally-moving soundtrack
- Exclusively handcrafted illustrations for constellations inspired by minimal low-poly art
Breathtaking 3D Models of Celestial Bodies
- Planetary nebulae*
- Constellations*
- Dwarf planets, comets, and asteroids*
- Artificial satellites*
*Available through in-app purchases.Features
Night Mode
When you find yourself in the perfect spot to observe the stars, away from city lights and your eyes adjust to the darkness, a pale red hue with special protection will make all the difference.
Time Machine
Explaining celestial movement to your children, and maybe even understanding it better yourself, becomes easier when you speed up time and see it for yourself.
Extraordinary Visual Effects
From original illustrations by historical astronomers to incredible 3D models of famous nebulae from the Braunschweig University of Technology, this app provides the ultimate space joy for the eyes.
Stargazing Pro
X-ray filters (and 5 more) for studying the invisible structure of the universe, daily data on planetary rise and declination times, moon phases, real-time tracking of over 8,000 satellites, and in-depth articles will satisfy even the most curious and inquisitive minds.
Stars:
Sirius, Canopus, Alpha Centauri, Arcturus, Vega, Capella, Rigel, Spica, Castor.
Planets:
Sun, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto.
Moons:
Phobos, Deimos, Callisto, Ganymede, Europa, Io, Hyperion, Iapetus, Titan, Rhea, Dione, Tethys.
Dwarf Planets and Asteroids:
Ceres, Makemake, Haumea, Sedna, Eris, Eros.
Comets:
Hale-Bopp, Borrelly, Halley Comet, Ikeya-Zhang.
Meteor Showers:
Perseids, Lyrids, Aquariids, Geminids, Ursids, etc.
Constellations:
Andromeda, Aquarius, Aries, Cancer, Capricorn, Cassiopeia, Leo, Libra, Pisces, Sagittarius, Scorpius, Ursa Major, etc.
Missions and Artificial Satellites:
Curiosity, Luna 17, Apollo 11, Apollo 17, SEASAT, ERBS, ISS.
*Only with digital compass. (This feature - Star Spotter - is available for devices with a digital compass. If your device doesn't have a digital compass, use your fingers to change the view of the sky map.)