// SCORE BREAKDOWN
Mature astronomy app with solid polish and telescope integration, but small rating count and small-studio developer count weaken indie credentials and the category is established.
// DEVELOPER
SkySafari is an astronomy app company that develops observing and smart astrophotography solutions. The company is part of Simulation Curriculum and partners with Celestron to provide advanced telescope control and imaging tools.
// ABOUT
SkySafari 8 Plus goes beyond most basic stargazing apps by providing you with a full-featured space simulator with telescope control. If you are looking to dive deeper into astronomy, start your journey with the #1 recommended app for amateur astronomers since 2009. SkySafari 8 Plus delivers a beautifully refined interface, powerful observing tools, and seamless telescope control. Whether you're exploring from your backyard or planning a night under the stars, SkySafari 8 Plus gives you the clarity and precision to take your astronomy hobby to the next level. What’s New in Version 8 + UI Themes - Customize your experience with five new UI color themes. Instantly change the look of the app with a fresh visual palette. + Image Gallery - Import your own images from AstroBin, FITS files, local storage, or URLs. Includes basic editing tools to manage your astrophotography collection. + Plate Solving - Quickly plate-solve imported images and place them directly onto the sky chart to contextualize your photos. + Rotatable FOV Indicator - Rotate the field of view to any angle - perfect for matching your specific equipment orientation. + Observing Conditions (Premium) - Get observer-focused hourly forecasts, including best viewing windows, seeing index, and sky quality metrics. If you're new to SkySafari 8 Plus, here’s what you can do: + Point & Identify - Hold your device to the sky and instantly identify stars, constellations, planets, satellites, and more. + Simulate the Night Sky - Simulate the sky up to 10,000 years in the past or future! Animate meteor showers, conjunctions, eclipses, and other celestial events. + Telescope Control - Control your telescope and manage your observing sessions with advanced planning and logging tools. SkySafari supports ASCOM Alpaca and INDI, allowing you to effortlessly connect to hundreds of compatible astronomical devices. + Events Finder - Use the powerful search engine to find upcoming astronomical events visible from your location - tonight or far into the future. + OneSky & SkyCast - See what other users are observing in real-time, or guide a friend around the night sky remotely via a shared link. + Sky Tonight - Jump to the Tonight section to see what’s visible in your sky right now. Expanded information helps you plan your night, including Moon & Sun info and curated object lists. + Cloud Sync (Optional) - Securely back up observing data to LiveSky and access it across your devices or through LiveSky.com. + Orbit Mode - Leave Earth behind and fly through the solar system. + Night Vision - Preserve your eyesight after dark. For even more features, and a gigantic database aimed at the most dedicated amateur or professional astronomer, check out SkySafari 8 Pro! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.livesky.com/privacy.html