Planet Finder

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Contains adsIn-app purchases

About this app

Planet Finder is an astronomy app that shows the planets, constellations and celestials when you point your device to the sky. Install, start and get instant information what kind of celestial or constellation you're looking at.

You can search for celestials and you can explore the solar system in 3d. With the astronomical compass view you get an instant overview of celestials around you and above your horizon.

You can learn to spot and recognize the planets, constellations and stars. Just click the academy hat and start to play and learn. If you want to master the night sky, this is the way!

Features:

· Planetarium that allows you to see planets, stars, constellations and galaxies that your device points at
· Planetarium academy game to learn to spot the planets, constellations and the brightest stars
· Astronomy compass displaying the positions of the planets, the Sun, the Moon and Pluto
· Astronomy compass with the 10 brightest and the 10 closest stars
· Player interface to check future and historical positions
· 3D rendering of Sun, Mercury, Venus, Earth, Moon, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto
· 3D rendering of most Solar System satellites
· Live sunspot number
· Live monthly CO2 and temperatures values on Earth

Additional features in premium version:

· Augmented reality planetarium view to see planets, stars, constellations, galaxies and all kind of celestial bodies through your device's camera lens
· Planetarium game to learn to spot all constellations
· Astronomy compass with milkyway structure, brightest galaxies, closest galaxies, closest galaxy groups, closest superclusters, universe edge as well as mysky customized compass view
· 3d Solar system simulator to get a feel for our solar system, its dimensions and your orientation within it
· MySky that is a set of 10 custom defined celestial bodies that are displayed in the Planetarium view and the Astronomy Compass view
· Rise transit and set visualization of planets and celestials

Ratings and reviews

very impressive, knowledgeable app dealing with the stars and planets. excellent Planet locator / finder Etc. easy to navigate. lightweight and beautiful UI. for the lifetime purchase of $3.99 you get much more options and is well worth it. highly recommended.

This is the best. I like it and you can experience a great cosmic adventure with this app. Are you ready to explore the solar system and beyond... look no further. A marvellous adventure is waiting for you. The power is in your hands, take the role of the commander of your own spaceship and roam the space time. Meet our neighbours and create extraordinary memories. Happy exploring.

tried to use my telescope using this app. was useful and direction was accurate

What’s new

Hybrid Sensor Mode – Seamlessly switch between touch and sensor navigation when your device is pointed at the sky.
Full-Screen Mode – Enjoy an immersive, distraction-free experience.
Android 15 Support – Now optimized for the latest Android version.
UI & Design Tweaks – Minor improvements for a cleaner, smoother look.