GoSkyWatch Planetarium 9.4

Easily and quickly identify and locate stars, planets, comets, constellations, galaxies, and more by simply pointing to the sky. GoSkyWatch Planetarium is your personal telescope to the wonders in the night sky.

Customer Reviews

• "Powerful and easy to use, with excellent animation and the widest zoom range." — D.Schroeder, University professor
• "GoSkyWatch Planetarium should not be missed regardless of whether you are a casual or hard-core fan of astronomy." — AppAdvice
• "I have more than 10 astronomy apps on my iPhone and this is by far the best. Everything I need and easy to use." — Pat, iTunes reviewer

What sets GoSkyWatch apart?

• Easy to use — Simply point to the sky to start exploring.
• Designed for efficient outdoor use.
• Touch-free identification — Information pops up on the screen as you move.
• Popup images — No need for constant zooming in and out.
• Full 180-degree display — See at a glance what is in the sky without panning around.
• Oriented at any angle — Displays the sky view correctly regardless of how it's held.
• Gyroscope compass auto-calibration — Smooth and accurate positioning without calibration.
• Planets shown relative to stars — Clear distinction between planets and stars.
• Unique target identification — Accurate touch drag scheme for identifying objects without interference.
• Minimal on-screen text — Easier identification of stars and planets.

Features:

• Identify:
  • On-screen object name, brightness, and distance
  • Contains all stars visible to the naked eye
  • Light adjustment for viewing conditions
  • Red light mode for night vision
  • Touchless navigation even for iPod touch without a compass
• Find:
  • Use the finder to locate planets, stars, comets, constellations, and galaxies
  • Search for stars and DSOs sorted by name, distance, or magnitude
  • Moon phase calendar
  • Sun rise/set times
• Explore:
  • Day, sidereal, and time-lapse animation
  • Over 200 images of planets and deep-sky objects
  • Messier and Caldwell catalogs with images
  • Actual image taken of the Milky Way
  • Below horizon display
  • Birthday star search to look back in time
• Learn:
  • Constellation images, boundaries, and patterns
  • Solar system, star, comet, DSO, constellation Wikipedia articles
  • Ian Ridpath's constellation StarTales
  • Interactive graphical ephemeris
  • Planet, star, constellation, and DSO ephemeris data
• More:
  • High-performance graphics
  • Easy setup using auto-location or built-in city list
  • Location favorites

No internet connection required. Optional internet usage for auto-location, Wikipedia information, and StarTales. Free updates with future enhancements.

For real-time tracking and viewing opportunities of the International Space Station, consider the companion GoISSWatch app.