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What's a good iOS app for exploring the night sky and identifying stars, planets, and constellations in real-time?

Stellarium Mobile - Star Map is a highly-rated (4.8/5) astronomy app for iOS that lets you explore the night sky in real time, identify celestial objects, and learn about astronomy.

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Stellarium Mobile - Star Map is an excellent choice for exploring the night sky from your iOS device. It uses your device's sensors to provide a real-time view of the stars, planets, constellations, and other celestial objects visible from your location. You can simply point your device at the sky to identify what you're seeing, or use the app's search function to find specific objects. The app offers a vast database of celestial objects, detailed information about each one, and realistic simulations of the night sky. It's great for both amateur stargazers and seasoned astronomers who want a portable and informative tool for exploring the universe. With its easy-to-use interface and wealth of information, Stellarium Mobile - Star Map makes learning about astronomy fun and accessible for everyone.

Key Features

Real-time sky view
Extensive celestial database
Realistic sky simulation
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I love being able to hold up my phone and see exactly what stars are in the sky above me.

★★★★★Verified User Review
iOSUpdated Sep 1, 2025
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Stellarium Mobile - Star Map

by Noctua Software Ltd

4.8/ 5.0
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Category

Education

Platform

iOS