Explore galaxies and nebulae
Explore high-resolution images of galaxies, nebulae, and celestial objects captured by the Telescope. View the "Picture of the Week" and access real-time ESA/ RSS updates. Zoom in on detailed cosmic imagery and save or share favorite images.
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Harper Collins Publishers Limited
Explore the Universe with Brian Cox.
The app offers a 3D tour of the Universe guided by Professor Brian Cox. Users can explore celestial bodies, witness cosmic events, and access over 200 interactive articles and BBC videos.
NASA
Stream videos, view images, and explore space
Access + videos without a subscription. View over 21,000 latest images. Explore mission details and news. Listen to podcasts. Use augmented reality to interact with space content. Track live coverage and on-demand series.
Wobbleworks LLC
Explore stars, planets, and galaxies
Explore celestial objects with detailed star maps and constellation guides. View 5 million stars and 5,000 years of eclipses. Track planets, moons, and Messier objects. Receive on-device recommendations based on location and time.
Mike Smithwick
Explore celestial objects and constellations
Explore the night sky with real-time star maps and celestial navigation. Identify constellations, planets, and galaxies. Set location and date for accurate sky views. Share observations and save custom star charts.
Pocket Labs.
Create and simulate galaxies in 3D
Create and simulate custom galaxies with realistic physics. Place and customize planets, stars, and other celestial bodies. Adjust orbital paths and gravitational forces. Explore 3D space and test planetary interactions.
In a nutshell - kurzgesagt GmbH
Explore cosmic sizes with a swipe
Explore the scale of the from microscopic particles to vast galaxies. Compare sizes through interactive swiping to visualize differences in magnitude. View detailed comparisons between objects like planets, humans, and atoms.
Yakov Manshin
View and read explanations
View images and accompanying explanations from NASA’s Astronomy Picture of the Day. Save favorite photos to a personal collection. Access the full APOD archive dating back over 30 years. New images are available daily around midnight ET.
Vielfalt Software e.U.
Explore celestial bodies and galaxies
Explore astronomical objects and topics with interactive 3D models and augmented reality features. Take quizzes with 300 questions across various difficulty levels. Learn about comets, the solar system, and galaxy clusters through immersive content.
Spaceflight Simulator UK Ltd
Build rockets, explore space, track physics
Build and customize rockets to explore a realistically scaled universe. Navigate using real orbital mechanics and travel to distant planets and objects. Interact with Mercury, Venus, Earth, the Moon, Mars, Phobos, and Deimos.
Evgeny Tormozov
Explore in 3D with real-time rendering
Explore a 3D model of with real-time sun position and dynamic lighting. Rotate the globe, zoom in on continents, and view and galaxies. Adjust lighting effects and track celestial movements. Share the view via screen recording or screenshot.
iCandi Apps Ltd.
Identify celestial objects in real time
Identify stars, planets, and constellations by pointing the device skyward. View celestial objects in augmented reality. Access detailed information about satellites and space stations. Use AI to guide and explain astronomical features.
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