Apps Like PushToCam for Telescope for iPhone and iPad
Guide with no camera needed
Control movement using a phone connected via Bluetac or tieback. Select a bright star in the eyepiece view. The guides the to the target without requiring a phone camera or sky-facing orientation. Save posture by keeping the phone in any position.
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StarMap 3D+ Plus
Edward Sanville
Explore celestial objects with 3D views
Use device sensors to locate planets, constellations, and satellites. View high-definition graphics with Retina display. Adjust settings based on location and time. Access detailed information about celestial objects.
xSky
Oleg Sur
Zoom in on celestial objects
View celestial objects like the Sun, Moon, planets, stars, and galaxies. Zoom up to a million times with pinch gestures. Lock the screen to stabilize the view. Use the search arrow to locate sky objects.
NASA
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.
Star Gazer - Astronomy Sky Map
LeoStudio Global Limited
Stars and constellations anytime
Stars and constellations with real-time sky maps. Locate celestial objects and track their movement. Identify planets and bright stars. Set location and time for accurate sky views. Save favorite stars and constellations for future reference.
ISS Detector
Derk Vrijdag
Track ISS passes and get alerts
Track International Space Station passes with real-time alerts and location guidance. Check weather conditions for optimal viewing. Receive notifications before each pass. Add satellites and amateur radio capabilities via in- purchases.
Luminos Pro
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.
SynScan Pro
Astropower Technology Co. Ltd.
Control mounts with Wi-Fi or Bluetooth LE
Control telescope mounts to slew, align, GOTO, and track celestial objects. Point and track planets and the Sun without alignment. Navigate using a gamepad. Browse star catalogs and adjust tracking parameters for equatorial mounts.
GoSkyWatch Planetarium
GoSoftWorks Development Co.
Point to the sky and identify celestial
Identify and locate stars, planets, comets, constellations, and galaxies by pointing the device at the sky. View detailed information about celestial objects. Set location and time for accurate sky mapping.
Herschel Quick Look
European Space Agency
Search targets, coordinates, or observations with data
Access data products from the Space Observatory. Search by target name, sky coordinates, or observation identifier. View processed scientific data and metadata. Download and analyze observational results.
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