SkySafari 5 for iOS - Now Available!
As reviewed in Sky & Telescope magazine SkySafari 3 was 'revolutionary' and a 'game-changer' that can completely replace your desktop astronomy software. The Mac Observer writes: 'this app earns a rare 5/5 rating.' Gizmodo says: 'Of all the stargazing and astronomy apps available for iOS, SkySafari 3 is the best.'
SkySafari 4 surpassed SkySafari 3 by creating a new look and feel, reinventing the scope control panel, adding new Advanced Search, adding new equipment lists, adding new Observing List features, plus Variable Stars, more object descriptions, a rewrite of the compass mode, deeper databases, and much more!
For the extra $25 I bought SkySafari Pro even though in the next 20 years I won't come close to viewing even 1% of the Stars in either database. I spend a lot of money on astronomy books. The way I look at it, SkySafari Pro is one heck of a reference for astronomy reading, and with better pictures than many books.
Now, SkySafari 5 makes the best mobile astronomy app even better! We've improved the interface again, added complete support for iOS 9, added iCloud synchronization, and Apple Watch Support! Also, we've added a Digital Sky Survey Viewer, a new 3D Galaxy View, and still so much more. SkySafari 5 isn't just a makeover - it's a stellar evolution.
- SkySafari 6 Pro includes over 75 million stars down to 16th mangnitude, 3 million galaxies down to 18th magnitude, and 620,000 solar system objects; including every comet and asteroid ever discovered. And, state-of-the-art mobile telescope control.
- It has the largest database of any astronomy app, includes every solar system object ever discovered, offers unparalleled accuracy, flawless telescope control, and provides the very best experience under the stars when you depend on it. Discover why SkySafari 6 Pro is the #1 recommended astronomy app for serious amateur astronomers since 2009.
SkySafari 5 comes in three versions - Basic, Plus, and Pro. All three versions require iOS 8+ or later. All three are 'universal' apps for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. And all three are exclusively available on the iTunes Store.
SkySafari Plus shows you 2.5 million stars, and 32,000 deep sky objects; including the entire NGC/IC catalog, and 7,000 asteroids, comets, and satellites with updatable orbits. Plus, state of the art mobile telescope control.
If you haven't used SkySafari Plus before, here's what you can do with it:
Skysafari Pro 1 7 3 – Massive Scale Astronomy Database Schema
- Hold your device up, and SkySafari 6 Plus will find stars, constellations, planets, and more!
- Simulate the night sky up to 10,000 years in the past or future! Animate meteor showers, conjunctions, eclipses, and other celestial events.
- Learn the history, mythology, and science of astronomy! Browse over 1500 object descriptions and astronomical images. Explore NASA space missions! Stay up-to-date with SkyWeek for all major sky events every day!
- Control your telescope, log and plan your observations.
- Night Vision - Preserve your eyesight after dark.
- Orbit Mode. Leave the Earth's surface behind, and fly through our solar system.
- Time Flow - Follow the motion of sky objects as days, months, and years are compressed into a few seconds.
- Advanced Search - Find objects using properties other than their name.
- Support for Apple Watch!
- Tonight at a Glance: the Sun, Moon, Planets, ISS, and Iridium flares in one handy view!
- Notifications when the ISS will pass overhead, when Iridium satellites flare, and more!
