SkyView Explore the Universe

SkyView Explore the Universe is a mobile app that allows users to explore the universe and interact with celestial bodies. The app uses the device's camera and geolocation capabilities to help users identify stars, planets, constellations, satellites and other celestial objects in the night sky. Users simply point their phone at the sky and SkyView displays information about the objects in their current field of view.

SkyView introduction

You don't need to be an astronomer to find stars or constellations in the sky, just open SkyView and let it guide you to their location and identify them. SkyView is a beautiful and intuitive stargazing app that uses your camera to precisely spot and identify celestial objects in sky, day or night. Find all 88 constellations as they fade in and out while you scan across the sky, locate every planet in our solar system, discover distant galaxies, and witness satellite fly-bys.

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Features:

 Simple: Point your device at the sky to identify galaxies, stars, constellations, planets, and satellites (including the ISS and Hubble) passing overhead at your location.

 Night Mode: Preserve your night vision with red or green night mode filters.

 Augmented Reality (AR): Use your camera to spot objects in the sky, day or night.

 Sky Paths: Follow the sky track for any object to see it’s exact location in the sky on any date and time.

 Comprehensive: Includes thousands of stars, planets, and satellites with thousands of interesting facts.

 Time Travel: Jump to the future or the past and see the sky on different dates and times.

 Social: Capture and share beautiful images with friends and family on social networks.

 Mobile: WiFi is NOT required (does not require a data signal or GPS to function). Take it camping, boating, or even flying!

What a fun way to teach yourself, your children, your students, or your friends about our wonderful universe!

Function

1. Live Sky Guide: Users can view stars, constellations, planets and other celestial bodies in the sky in real time.

2. Location awareness: The app uses GPS to determine the user's location and provides an accurate view of the local night sky.

3. Historical and future perspectives: Users can view past or future celestial positions to learn about planetary movements and astronomical events.

4. Celestial information: Provide detailed celestial information, including the name of the celestial body, distance, brightness, etc.

5. Educational tools: SkyView is also an educational tool that helps users learn the basics of astronomy, including the shapes and stories of constellations.

6. Star Map: The app provides an interactive star map on which users can navigate and explore.

7. Search function: Users can find specific celestial bodies or constellations through the search box.