Stargazing Hub - Sky Live
Star Recognition & Sky Guide
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Celestial events happening? Use Stargazing Hub!
Stargazing Hub integrates AR star maps, observation forecasts, and image recognition technology to provide comprehensive support for astronomical observation. Whether you are an experienced astronomy enthusiast or a beginner, Stargazing Hub helps you explore the night sky with confidence.
Why choose Stargazing Hub?
· [Sky Image Recognition]: Supports local and online image analysis. Automatically identifies deep-sky objects, constellation lines, and astronomical parameters in your photos, helping you organize your astrophotography.
· [Real-Time AR Star Map]: Displays a dynamic sky using AR technology with continuously updated celestial positions, including the Milky Way path and bright star guides for easy constellation and planet identification.
· [Stargazing Index Forecast]: Provides hourly ratings based on detailed observing conditions, including cloud cover and seeing conditions, helping you choose the best observation time.
· [Comprehensive Astronomical Almanac]: Track meteor showers, bright comets, planetary motion, and moon phases, with observation window reminders to stay informed about celestial events.
· [Artificial Satellite Tracking]: View real-time positions and pass predictions for the Chinese Space Station and other satellites to observe moving points of light in the night sky.
· [Environmental Monitoring Tools]: Access weather forecasts, aurora maps, air quality data, and global light pollution maps for better observing conditions.
· [Practical Astrophotography Tools]: Includes a night sky photography calculator, polar scope simulator, red-light assistant, and guiding accuracy calculator to improve observation and imaging efficiency.
· [Astro Gallery]: Discover astrophotography from photographers around the world, collect inspiration, and share your own observing moments.
Start your journey into the cosmos today with Stargazing Hub.
Download Stargazing Hub and keep powerful astronomy tools at your fingertips while recording every observing moment.
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【Ad-Free Annual Subscription】
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- Subscription Price: 3.99 USD per month
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【Ad-Free Annual Subscription】
- Subscription Period: 1 year
- Subscription Price: 29.99 USD per year
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more Gives great up to date light pollution info and has many useful features
Developer Response Thank you! I try to keep ads minimal while keeping the app free. Enjoy stargazing!
Gives great up to date light pollution info and has many useful features
Thank you! I try to keep ads minimal while keeping the app free. Enjoy stargazing!
Way more features than expected - perfect for knowing the perfect stargazing times and locations
Developer Response Thank you! Hope it helps you find perfect stargazing spots! 🌌
Way more features than expected - perfect for knowing the perfect stargazing times and locations
Thank you! Hope it helps you find perfect stargazing spots! 🌌
The app isn’t working right now or the website it’s like down pls fix
Developer Response Sorry about that! Sometimes the backend services have brief outages. Please try again and let me know if it persists!
The app isn’t working right now or the website it’s like down pls fix
Sorry about that! Sometimes the backend services have brief outages. Please try again and let me know if it persists!
This app has literally everything! Extremely useful and filled with numerous features.
Developer Response Thank you so much! Glad you found it useful! 🌟
This app has literally everything! Extremely useful and filled with numerous features.
Thank you so much! Glad you found it useful! 🌟
Version 3.0.3
- Added user-selected star masks for more precise star recognition
- Improved HEIC/HEIF import handling on iPhone
- Better star recognition and sky viewing experience
- Stability improvements and bug fixes
3.0.3 Mar 24
# Version 3.0.2
[New Star Recognition Features]
- Constellation illustration overlay display
- Planet annotation position display
[Star Recognition]
- Offline instant star chart recognition
- Online recognition mode with deep sky object support
- Constellation, asterism, and deep sky object annotations
- Quick view in star chart
[3D Moon & Lunar Eclipse]
- 3D lunar eclipse simulation
- Birthday moon viewing
- HD moon texture upgrade
- Lunar rover and far side locations
- Moon poster generation
[Saved Locations]
- Edit saved location names
- Batch view stargazing conditions
[Stargazing Experience]
- Optimized AI best stargazing timing
- KP index display fixes
- Hourly and 15-day forecast details
- Starlink transit time window optimization
This update focuses on enhancing star recognition capabilities and 3D celestial body visualization, with significantly improved stability.
3.0.2 Mar 20
# 3.0.0 Major Update
[Sky Recognition]
- Offline sky photo instant solving with high speed and efficiency
- New online solving mode supporting deep-sky object recognition
- Constellations, asterisms and deep-sky object labeling
- Quickly view objects directly on the star map
[Enhanced 3D Moon & Lunar Eclipse]
- New 3D lunar eclipse simulation
- View the Moon phase on your birthday
- Upgraded high-resolution lunar textures
- Added lunar rover and far-side position display
- New Moon poster generation feature
[Favorite Locations Management]
- Edit saved location names
- Batch view stargazing conditions for saved locations
[Stargazing Experience Improvements]
- Optimized AI best stargazing time recommendations
- Fixed KP index display issue
- Hourly forecast and 15-day forecast detail popups
- Optimized Starlink transit time window
This version significantly enhances sky recognition capabilities and 3D celestial visualization, with improved overall stability.
3.0.1 Mar 12
# 3.0.0 Major Update
[Sky Recognition]
- Offline sky photo instant solving with high speed and efficiency
- New online solving mode supporting deep-sky object recognition
- Constellations, asterisms and deep-sky object labeling
- Quickly view objects directly on the star map
[Enhanced 3D Moon & Lunar Eclipse]
- New 3D lunar eclipse simulation
- View the Moon phase on your birthday
- Upgraded high-resolution lunar textures
- Added lunar rover and far-side position display
- New Moon poster generation feature
[Favorite Locations Management]
- Edit saved location names
- Batch view stargazing conditions for saved locations
[Stargazing Experience Improvements]
- Optimized AI best stargazing time recommendations
- Fixed KP index display issue
- Hourly forecast and 15-day forecast detail popups
- Optimized Starlink transit time window
This version significantly enhances sky recognition capabilities and 3D celestial visualization, with improved overall stability.
3.0.0 Mar 2
### Version 2.7.0 Updates
- Added a new 3D Moon page and improved the Moon rendering on the home screen
- Added a Solar Flare data page, with updates to the Aurora forecast
- Added an Equivalent Focal Length calculator
- Added AOD (Aerosol Optical Depth) data display
- Added support for 12 / 24-hour time format switching
- Improved the home screen layout
- Improved polar alignment epoch and calculation logic
- Improved the “Tonight’s Meteor Shower” prediction model
- Improved the Clear Sky Clock icon, with tap-to-view details
- Redesigned the bottom navigation bar and interactions
2.7.1 Feb 5
### Version 2.7.0 Updates
- Added a new 3D Moon page and improved the Moon rendering on the home screen
- Added a Solar Flare data page, with updates to the Aurora forecast
- Added an Equivalent Focal Length calculator
- Added AOD (Aerosol Optical Depth) data display
- Added support for 12 / 24-hour time format switching
- Improved the home screen layout
- Improved polar alignment epoch and calculation logic
- Improved the “Tonight’s Meteor Shower” prediction model
- Improved the Clear Sky Clock icon, with tap-to-view details
- Redesigned the bottom navigation bar and interactions
2.7.0 Feb 5
### What's New
- Added Jupiter’s Galilean moons feature with real-time moon positions
- Improved Jupiter page design with Great Red Spot visualization
- Added native point selection for better stability
- Improved geocoding accuracy, especially for locations in China
- Added Tianditu place search support
- Optimized weather data loading with multi-source fallback
- Improved hourly forecast data
- Added offline cache for AI analysis
- Improved map performance and stability
- Enhanced list scrolling smoothness
- Added a standalone Moon Phase Calendar page
- Fixed various issues and improved overall stability
2.6.4 Jan 15
This update delivers a major upgrade to stargazing and astronomical observation.
A new stargazing index map and AI-based stargazing analysis make it easier to assess observing conditions.
Stargazing index, seeing, and visibility calculations have been improved for more reliable forecasts.
The star map now supports camera frame simulation, full NGC/IC object search, and comet position diagrams, making observation and astrophotography planning more efficient.
PENTAX cameras are now supported for photography calculations.
Day and night map issues have been fixed, location behavior optimized, and aurora page performance improved for better overall stability.
2.6.3 12/25/2025
1. Added a stargazing index map with more accurate stargazing index forecasts
2. Added all AI stargazing index analyses, including Clear Sky Clock
3. Added PENTAX cameras to the photography calculation tool
4. Added field-of-view simulation in the star chart and search for all NGC/IC objects
5. Added a comet position diagram on the comet page
6. Fixed incorrect day-night map display and its linkage with time selection
7. Adjusted: When permission is granted, the app now auto-locates on launch
8. Optimized aurora page loading performance and added KP value time-range separation
2.6.2 12/14/2025
1. Added a stargazing index map with more accurate stargazing index forecasts
2. Added all AI stargazing index analyses, including Clear Sky Clock
3. Added PENTAX cameras to the photography calculation tool
4. Added field-of-view simulation in the star chart and search for all NGC/IC objects
5. Added a comet position diagram on the comet page
6. Fixed incorrect day-night map display and its linkage with time selection
7. Adjusted: When permission is granted, the app now auto-locates on launch
8. Optimized aurora page loading performance and added KP value time-range separation
2.6.1 12/12/2025
1. Added a stargazing index map with more accurate stargazing index forecasts
2. Added all AI stargazing index analyses, including Clear Sky Clock
3. Added PENTAX cameras to the photography calculation tool
4. Added field-of-view simulation in the star chart and search for all NGC/IC objects
5. Added a comet position diagram on the comet page
6. Fixed incorrect day-night map display and its linkage with time selection
7. Adjusted: When permission is granted, the app now auto-locates on launch
8. Optimized aurora page loading performance and added KP value time-range separation
2.6.0 12/12/2025
Thank you for using this app.
Here’s what’s new in this update:
## What’s New
1. Fixed input issue in the guiding accuracy calculator
2. Added support for all Atik cameras
3. Added second 15-day weather forecast data source
4. Support for opening map apps directly within the app
5. Fixed star map search function
6. Added Milky Way structure simulation
7. Improved precision of astronomical calculations
## Recent Update Highlights
【New Features】
- Added multilingual support: Korean, Russian, Polish, Dutch
- Added guiding accuracy calculator
- Added Traditional Chinese, Spanish, Italian, German, French, and Japanese support
- Added lunar eclipse simulation
【Optimizations & Fixes】
- Improved button interaction on the location selection page
- Fixed slow loading issue of cloud maps
- Fixed possible display glitches when selecting addresses
- Fixed other known issues
【Recent Update Recap】
- Added visible meteor shower forecast for tonight or any chosen time
- Added exposure calculator for photography under light pollution
- Added China’s dark-sky level data
- Released international light pollution map
- Introduced AI stargazing interpretation feature
2.5.0 10/21/2025
Thank you for using our app! Here’s what’s new:
【New Features】
- Added new languages: Korean, Russian, Polish, Dutch
- Added Guiding Accuracy Calculator
- Added support for Traditional Chinese, Spanish, Italian, German, French, and Japanese
- Added Lunar Eclipse Simulation to preview upcoming eclipses
【Improvements & Fixes】
- Optimized location selection page buttons
- Fixed slow cloud map loading issue
- Fixed possible glitches in address selection
- Fixed other known bugs
【Recent Updates Recap】
- Added meteor shower visibility and predictions (tonight / any date)
- Added photography exposure calculator under light pollution
- Added China dark sky level dataset
- Released international light pollution map
- Introduced AI Stargazing Interpretation
We’d love to hear your feedback anytime via email!
2.4.14 09/18/2025
Thank you for using our app! Here’s what’s new:
【New Features】
- Added new languages: Korean, Russian, Polish, Dutch
- Added Guiding Accuracy Calculator
- Added support for Traditional Chinese, Spanish, Italian, German, French, and Japanese
- Added Lunar Eclipse Simulation to preview upcoming eclipses
【Improvements & Fixes】
- Optimized location selection page buttons
- Fixed slow cloud map loading issue
- Fixed possible glitches in address selection
- Fixed other known bugs
【Recent Updates Recap】
- Added meteor shower visibility and predictions (tonight / any date)
- Added photography exposure calculator under light pollution
- Added China dark sky level dataset
- Released international light pollution map
- Introduced AI Stargazing Interpretation
We’d love to hear your feedback anytime via email!
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2.4.12 09/09/2025
Thank you for using our app! Here’s what’s new:
【New Features】
- Added new languages: Korean, Russian, Polish, Dutch
- Added Guiding Accuracy Calculator
- Added support for Traditional Chinese, Spanish, Italian, German, French, and Japanese
- Added Lunar Eclipse Simulation to preview upcoming eclipses
【Improvements & Fixes】
- Optimized location selection page buttons
- Fixed slow cloud map loading issue
- Fixed possible glitches in address selection
- Fixed other known bugs
【Recent Updates Recap】
- Added meteor shower visibility and predictions (tonight / any date)
- Added photography exposure calculator under light pollution
- Added China dark sky level dataset
- Released international light pollution map
- Introduced AI Stargazing Interpretation
We’d love to hear your feedback anytime via email!
2.4.10 08/29/2025
Update Notes
Thank you for using this app. The updates in this version are as follows:
【New Features】
• Added multilingual support including Traditional Chinese, Spanish, Italian, German, French, and Japanese
• Added lunar eclipse simulation to help you understand the upcoming lunar eclipse
• Fixed other known bugs
【Optimizations & Fixes】
• Fixed slow loading of cloud images
• Fixed screen artifacts that may appear when selecting an address
• Fixed other known bugs
【Recent Update Review】
• Added meteor shower visibility and prediction for tonight and any time
• Added photography exposure calculator under light pollution
• Added China dark night level data
• Launched international light pollution map
• Introduced AI stargazing interpretation feature
If you have any suggestions during use, feel free to contact us via email.
2.4.7 08/21/2025
Update Notes
Thank you for using this app. The updates in this version are as follows:
【New Features】
• Added multilingual support including Traditional Chinese, Spanish, Italian, German, French, and Japanese
• Added lunar eclipse simulation to help you understand the upcoming lunar eclipse
• Fixed other known bugs
【Optimizations & Fixes】
• Fixed slow loading of cloud images
• Fixed screen artifacts that may appear when selecting an address
• Fixed other known bugs
【Recent Update Review】
• Added meteor shower visibility and prediction for tonight and any time
• Added photography exposure calculator under light pollution
• Added China dark night level data
• Launched international light pollution map
• Introduced AI stargazing interpretation feature
If you have any suggestions during use, feel free to contact us via email.
2.4.5 08/18/2025
Update Notes
Thank you for using our app. Here are the latest updates:
New Features
• Added real-time and future meteor shower visibility predictions
• New exposure calculator for astrophotography in light-polluted areas
• Added support for Panasonic, Sigma, and Fujifilm cameras in the astrophotography calculator
• Added real-time and future artificial satellite tracking
Optimizations & Fixes
• Fixed incorrect azimuth calculations for some celestial objects in the Sky view
• Improved wide-angle lens calculations in the astrophotography calculator
• Fixed other known bugs
Recent Updates
• Added China Dark Sky Level data
• Launched an international light pollution map
• Introduced AI-powered stargazing recommendations
• Improved stargazing index algorithm
• Added support for more languages
• Fixed image-saving issues on some devices
If you have any feedback, feel free to contact us via email.
2.4.3 08/12/2025
Update Notes
Thank you for using our app. Here are the latest updates:
New Features
• Added real-time and future meteor shower visibility predictions
• New exposure calculator for astrophotography in light-polluted areas
• Added support for Panasonic, Sigma, and Fujifilm cameras in the astrophotography calculator
• Added real-time and future artificial satellite tracking
Optimizations & Fixes
• Fixed incorrect azimuth calculations for some celestial objects in the Sky view
• Improved wide-angle lens calculations in the astrophotography calculator
• Fixed other known bugs
Recent Updates
• Added China Dark Sky Level data
• Launched an international light pollution map
• Introduced AI-powered stargazing recommendations
• Improved stargazing index algorithm
• Added support for more languages
• Fixed image-saving issues on some devices
If you have any feedback, feel free to contact us via email.
2.4.2 08/07/2025
What's New
Thank you for using our app. This update includes the following:
【New Features】
• Added a new "Sky" page to view sunrise/sunset, moonrise/moonset, Milky Way visibility window, and planetary rise/set times for any moment.
• Updated the Photography Calculator with support for several new camera models.
【Improvements & Fixes】
• Fixed a bug in the meteor shower prediction page related to moon phase calculation.
• Addressed other known issues to enhance stability.
【Recent Highlights】
• Added China’s dark sky classification data for more accurate assessments.
• Released the international version of the light pollution map with multilingual support.
• Introduced AI-powered stargazing insights that analyze weather, clouds, and moon phase to suggest optimal viewing times and personalized tips.
• Improved stargazing index with new seeing condition indicators and a more refined hourly forecast.
• Resolved image saving issues on certain devices to ensure a smoother experience.
We welcome feedback or suggestions—feel free to reach out via email anytime.
2.4.0 07/24/2025
--- Current Version: Added China Dark Sky Levels ---
Fix bugs.
Added LightPollutionMap.app website.
Added data for China's Dark Sky Levels.
--- Previous Version: AI Stargazing Insights Now Available! ---
[Feature Optimizations]
• More accurate Stargazing Index
Added seeing (atmospheric stability) metrics for more scientific observation assessments
Improved hourly forecast algorithm for more precise predictions
Optimized display of stargazing conditions
[AI Upgrades]
• AI-powered intelligent interpretation of stargazing conditions
Analyzes weather, cloud cover, moon phase, and other factors
Provides personalized stargazing recommendations
Predicts the best observation times
[AI Upgrades]
• Multilingual expansion, allowing more users to enjoy stargazing
[Issue Fixes]
• Fixed image-saving failures on some devices and optimized the saving experience
[Usage Tips]
• The AI interpretation feature has a limited daily usage quota—plan accordingly
• Check real-time weather and index before observing
• Feedback or suggestions? Feel free to email us
2.3.7 05/25/2025
--- Current Version: Added China Dark Sky Levels ---
Added LightPollutionMap.app website.
Added data for China's Dark Sky Levels.
--- Previous Version: AI Stargazing Insights Now Available! ---
[Feature Optimizations]
• More accurate Stargazing Index
Added seeing (atmospheric stability) metrics for more scientific observation assessments
Improved hourly forecast algorithm for more precise predictions
Optimized display of stargazing conditions
[AI Upgrades]
• AI-powered intelligent interpretation of stargazing conditions
Analyzes weather, cloud cover, moon phase, and other factors
Provides personalized stargazing recommendations
Predicts the best observation times
[AI Upgrades]
• Multilingual expansion, allowing more users to enjoy stargazing
[Issue Fixes]
• Fixed image-saving failures on some devices and optimized the saving experience
[Usage Tips]
• The AI interpretation feature has a limited daily usage quota—plan accordingly
• Check real-time weather and index before observing
• Feedback or suggestions? Feel free to email us
2.3.6 05/22/2025
--- Current Version: Added China Dark Sky Levels ---
Added LightPollutionMap.app website.
Added data for China's Dark Sky Levels.
--- Previous Version: AI Stargazing Insights Now Available! ---
[Feature Optimizations]
• More accurate Stargazing Index
Added seeing (atmospheric stability) metrics for more scientific observation assessments
Improved hourly forecast algorithm for more precise predictions
Optimized display of stargazing conditions
[AI Upgrades]
• AI-powered intelligent interpretation of stargazing conditions
Analyzes weather, cloud cover, moon phase, and other factors
Provides personalized stargazing recommendations
Predicts the best observation times
[AI Upgrades]
• Multilingual expansion, allowing more users to enjoy stargazing
[Issue Fixes]
• Fixed image-saving failures on some devices and optimized the saving experience
[Usage Tips]
• The AI interpretation feature has a limited daily usage quota—plan accordingly
• Check real-time weather and index before observing
• Feedback or suggestions? Feel free to email us
2.3.5 05/21/2025
--- Current Version: Added China Dark Sky Levels ---
Added data for China's Dark Sky Levels.
--- Previous Version: AI Stargazing Insights Now Available! ---
[Feature Optimizations]
• More accurate Stargazing Index
Added seeing (atmospheric stability) metrics for more scientific observation assessments
Improved hourly forecast algorithm for more precise predictions
Optimized display of stargazing conditions
[AI Upgrades]
• AI-powered intelligent interpretation of stargazing conditions
Analyzes weather, cloud cover, moon phase, and other factors
Provides personalized stargazing recommendations
Predicts the best observation times
[AI Upgrades]
• Multilingual expansion, allowing more users to enjoy stargazing
[Issue Fixes]
• Fixed image-saving failures on some devices and optimized the saving experience
[Usage Tips]
• The AI interpretation feature has a limited daily usage quota—plan accordingly
• Check real-time weather and index before observing
• Feedback or suggestions? Feel free to email us
2.3.4 05/04/2025
**Current Version: Added English Support**
• Multi-language expansion, allowing more users to enjoy stargazing乐趣.
**Previous Version: AI Stargazing Analysis Launched!**
**[Feature Optimizations]**
• Stargazing index is now more accurate.
- Added seeing conditions indicator for more scientific observation评估.
- Improved hourly forecast algorithm for more precise predictions.
- Optimized the display of stargazing conditions.
**[AI Upgrades]**
• AI-powered analysis of stargazing conditions.
- Analyzes weather, cloud cover, moon phase, and other factors.
- Provides personalized stargazing recommendations.
- Predicts the best observation times.
**[Bug Fixes]**
• Fixed image saving failures on some devices and optimized the saving experience.
**[Usage Tips]**
• The AI analysis feature has limited daily usage; please plan accordingly.
• Check real-time weather and indexes before observing.
• Have feedback or suggestions? Feel free to contact us via email!
2.3.2 03/25/2025
Version 3.0.3
- Added user-selected star masks for more precise star recognition
- Improved HEIC/HEIF import handling on iPhone
- Better star recognition and sky viewing experience
- Stability improvements and bug fixes
more Version 3.0.3 Mar 24
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