Theres never been a better time to get into Astronomy Start off easy. with an app that will guide you around the night sky - and even entertain you a little when the skies are cloudy.The app works beautifully, making astronomy a bit less mysteriousbut no less remarkable, MacWorld Its truly an impressive marvel. Note: Non-English localizations focus on solar system objects and constellation names.

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Celestron SkyPortal

Celestrons newest planetarium app is an astronomy suite that redefines how you experience the night sky. Explore the Solar System, 120,000 stars, over 200 star clusters, nebulae, galaxies, and dozens of asteroids, comets, and satellitesincluding the ISS. SkyPortals telescope alignment incorporates advanced mount modeling, providing better pointing accuracy than other telescope systems which rely on a dedicated computer.

  • rating 3.85714
  • size 291 MB

Moon Globe HD

Hold the Moon in your hands. Moon Globe HD turns your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad into a precision instrument for viewing Earths Moon. This HD version has slightly, not extremely, better resolution.

  • rating 4.75556
  • size 256 MB

Space Images

NASA/JPLs Space Images V3 is now available, packing exciting new features, videos and stunning hi-res photos. Already a fan? Features Discover the latest science images and videos of planets, stars, galaxies, weather and more Share photos and videos with friends on Facebook and Twitter Rate photos and check out which ones make the Top Rated list Choose the best space images and keep them handy in the Favorites folder Search for images or browse by categories now including Editors Pick Access full captions for more on scientific discoveries, NASA spacecraft and missions Save images to your mobile device as backgrounds and wallpapersiPad users: Please visit the App store for an iPad specific version of Space Images.

  • size 66.1 MB

Solar Walk - Explore Space and Planets System 3D

Solar Walk is an amazing 3D model of our solar system bringing the universe to the palm of your hand and allowing you to interact with planets, satellites, moons, comets and other space objects anytime and anywhere. Start your fascinating journey through the realms of space and learn more about the universe we live in Over 6 million users National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA) - GOLD winner in the Educational Tools for Parents and Children category A Parents Choice Gold Award Winner Simply amazing. Information is age appropriate, detailed and animated video clips make learning our solar system even more engaging Our entire solar system can be explored through this excellent astronomy app

  • rating 4.53125
  • size 418 MB

Cosmic-Watch

Discover the fascinating relation between time and the cosmos. Enjoy this interactive learning tool and understand the concept of the celestial sphere and the apparent movement of the sky. And its made in Switzerland (This App is currently only available in English) Compatiblity: Recommended: iPhone 4 or higher, iPad 3 or higherRequired: iPhone 3GS, iPad 3, iPod Touch 5Not Compatible with iPod Touch 4 and older

  • rating 4.61111
  • size 189 MB