Vratislav Holub Summer is the best time of the year for stargazing. Of course, in order to be able to examine the individual bodies as best as possible, you cannot do without a proper telescope, which is created specifically for these purposes. But you can also use your own eyes for normal viewing.
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Benjamin Levicek However, what is appropriate is to at least know what you are looking at. And just for that, a high-quality application can come in handy, which can make watching the starry sky a lot easier and, in addition, teach you something. That's exactly why in this article we're going to take a look at the best iPhone apps for stargazing.
Sky View Lite
One of the most popular applications for watching the night sky is clearly SkyView Lite. This tool can reliably advise you on the identification of individual stars, constellations, satellites and other space bodies that you can see in the night sky. In connection with this app, we must also highlight its simplicity. All you have to do is point the iPhone at the sky itself and the display will immediately show what you are looking at at that moment, which can make the entire viewing process incredibly easier and more enjoyable. It makes watching that much more enjoyable.
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The application is available for free, but you can also pay extra for its full version, which gives you access to a number of additional benefits. If you're interested in astronomy a bit more, you might want to consider this investment. In that case, you will get a lot of other information, as well as software for Apple Watch, a widget showing the brightest space objects at a specific moment and a lot of other great benefits.
Night Sky
Another successful application is Night Sky. This tool is immediately available for all Apple devices, and in addition to the iPhone or iPad, you can also install it, for example, on a Mac, Apple TV or the Apple Watch. The developers themselves describe it as a very capable personal planetarium that can provide you with a lot of information and provide hours of entertainment. This software also relies on augmented reality (AR), thanks to which it playfully advises its users on the quick identification of stars, planets, constellations, satellites and more. In addition, various fun quizzes are available to test your knowledge.
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The options within the Night Sky application are truly countless, and it is up to each user to explore what mysteries they want to explore with its help. The app is again available completely free of charge, but you can pay extra for its paid version, which will of course provide you with even more information and make the whole experience of using it much more intense.
Skysafari
SkySafari is a very similar application. Again, this is a personal and very capable planetarium that you can comfortably put in your pocket. At the same time, it brings the entire observable universe closer to you, giving you access to a wealth of information and tips. In terms of functionality, the app works very similarly to the SkyView Lite tool mentioned above. With the help of augmented reality, all you have to do is point the iPhone at the sky and the program will subsequently show you which space objects you are lucky enough to have, while also providing you with a lot of interesting information.
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The SkySafari application hides a lot of options that are definitely worth exploring. On the other hand, this program is already paid. But it is necessary to realize that it will only cost you 129 CZK, and this is the only payment you need to use the application. Subsequently, you don't have to bother with any advertisements, microtransactions and similar situations - simply after downloading you can jump right into using it.
Star Walk 2
The popular Star Walk 2 app, which is available for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch, must not be missing from this list. With the help of this tool, you can very quickly and easily discover the secrets and mysteries of the night sky through the screen of your device. You can literally go on your own journey across thousands of stars, comets, constellations and other cosmic bodies. All you need to do is point your iPhone at the sky itself. For the most accurate possible results, the app naturally uses the sensors of the device itself in combination with GPS to determine the specific location. According to many users, Star Walk 2 is the perfect tool to introduce children and teenagers to the world of astronomy.
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With this application, you can count on a real-time map, stunning 3D models of individual constellations and other objects, a function for time travel, a variety of information, a special mode using augmented reality, a night mode and a number of other advantages. There is even integration with Siri Shortcuts. On the other hand, the app is paid and will cost you 79 crowns.
NASA
Although the official NASA application from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration does not work in the same way as the programs mentioned above, it certainly does not hurt to at least take a look at it. With the help of this software, you can also start exploring space, specifically by viewing current images, videos, reading reports from various missions, news, tweets, watching NASA TV, podcasts and other content in which the mentioned agency directly participates. Thanks to this, you can receive all information practically at first hand and always have up-to-date content within reach.
To make matters worse, there are of course also interactive 3D models using augmented reality. You can also see the International Space Station, other NASA missions and the like. In general, we can say that there is a lot of fun and great material waiting for you in the app, which you just have to dive into. In addition, the application is available completely free of charge.
