Sky Map: Stars & Planets

Horus Studios

In-app purchases

About this app

Point your phone at the night sky and see exactly what you're looking at. Sky Map is a star map and stargazing guide that identifies the stars, planets, constellations, galaxies and satellites above you in real time. No coordinates to decode, no guesswork: follow the arrow and look up. Built for anyone curious about astronomy, from first-time stargazers to experienced observers.

NEW: 88 ILLUSTRATED CONSTELLATIONS
Every constellation is drawn as a glowing figure over its real stars. Tap Orion, Scorpius or Ursa Major to read its myth, see its brightest stars and learn how to find it in your own sky. Turn the drawings off anytime.

NEW: ECLIPSE & SKY EVENT CALENDAR
Solar and lunar eclipses, meteor showers, planet conjunctions and oppositions, full moons, equinoxes and solstices, all calculated for your exact location with the best time to look. Never miss the next full moon, eclipse or meteor shower: get a notification before each one and jump straight to it in the sky.

NEW: MILKY WAY & DEEP-SKY PHOTOS
A real Milky Way across your sky, plus telescope photos of 30 galaxies, nebulae and star clusters, including the Andromeda Galaxy, the Orion Nebula and the Pleiades, shown exactly where they are.

NEW: HOME SCREEN WIDGETS
Tonight's Moon phase and the next sky event, right on your home screen.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED UNDER THE STARS
• AR sky view: hold your phone up and see labels on the real sky through your camera. If your compass drifts, align it to the Sun or Moon in seconds.
• Star finder and planet finder: an on-screen arrow, with a vibration the moment you're on target, guides you to any star, planet or satellite.
• Tonight's observing score: cloud cover, humidity, visibility and Moon brightness in one number, so you know whether tonight is worth going out.
• ISS tracker: rise, peak and set times for the International Space Station and Hubble from live orbital data, with a visibility rating for each pass.
• Aurora forecast: northern lights chances for your location from NOAA space-weather data, the Kp level your latitude needs, and a three-day outlook with alerts.
• Nova, your AI astronomer: ask "What's that bright star?" or "Where's Saturn tonight?" and get an answer based on your exact sky.
• Dark sky map: 88 of the world's best stargazing spots, sorted by distance, with Bortle darkness ratings.
• Time travel: see the night sky on any date from 1900 to 2100.
• Red night mode: protects your night vision at the telescope.
• Observation journal and planner: log sessions with photos, equipment and notes, and get a reminder before your target rises.
• Astrophotography tips: lens, exposure and ISO starting points for whatever you're pointing at.
• Beginner and expert modes: plain-language directions for newcomers, precise coordinates and magnitudes for experienced astronomy fans.
• Works offline: stars, constellations, photos and planet positions are stored on your device.

HOW IT WORKS
1. Open Sky Map and hold your phone up to the sky.
2. Search for anything (a planet, a star, the ISS) or see what's visible tonight.
3. Follow the arrow, feel the vibration when you're on target, and look up.

SKY MAP PLUS
Sky Map Plus unlocks every feature. Choose a monthly or annual subscription; the annual plan starts with a 3-day free trial. Subscriptions renew automatically until canceled. You can cancel anytime in Google Play under Payments & subscriptions.

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What’s new

Fixes and polish:
• Tonight's observing score, weather and aurora forecast now load in every region, including those that write decimals with a comma.
• Explore no longer freezes if you open it right after launch.
• The top bar, compass and timeline are easier to read over the sky.
• Percentages and times follow your language (6:03 PM in English, 18:03 in Turkish).
• The keyboard no longer pushes Nova's conversation off screen.
• Correct Turkish capital letters and small text fixes.