SkySafari 8 Pro

Astronomy Guide To Night Sky

299,00 kr · In-App Purchases · Designed for iPad

SkySafari 8 Pro sets a new standard for mobile astronomy. Built on the most complete astronomical database ever put on a phone, it delivers unmatched accuracy, powerful observing and planning tools, seamless telescope and Alpaca camera control, and a beautifully refined interface. Whether you're exploring from your backyard or planning an all-night session, SkySafari 8 Pro gives you the clarity, precision, and reliability that serious observers depend on. What’s New in Version 8 + UI Themes - Customize your experience with five new UI color themes. Instantly change the look of the app with a fresh visual palette. + ASCOM ALPACA Camera Support - Connect and control ALPACA-compatible astronomy cameras directly from SkySafari. + SmartEye Support - Seamless integration with SmartEye for enhanced imaging workflows. + Image Gallery - Import your own images from AstroBin, FITS files, local storage, URLs, or an ALPACA camera. Includes basic editing tools. + Plate Solving - Quickly plate-solve imported images and place them directly onto the sky chart. + Lunar Surface Outlines - Explore the Moon like never before with detailed outlines for maria, craters, mountains, and more. + Appulses in Events Finder - Find precise moments when the Moon or planets pass close to the Pleiades, other planets, or stars of a chosen magnitude. Also includes transit and occultation search capabilities. + Rotatable FOV Indicator - Rotate the field of view to any angle - perfect for matching your camera orientation. + Observing Conditions (Premium) - Get observer-focused hourly forecasts, including best viewing windows, seeing index, and sky quality metrics. If you're new to SkySafari 8 Pro, here’s what you can do: + Point & Identify - Hold your device to the sky and instantly identify stars, constellations, planets, satellites, and more. + Travel Through Time - Simulate the sky up to 5 million years backward or forward. Animate meteor showers, conjunctions, eclipses, and other events. + Telescope Control - Control your telescope and manage your observing sessions with advanced planning and logging tools. Supports ASCOM ALPACA, INDI, and StarSense Explorer. + Events Finder - Use the powerful search engine to find upcoming astronomical events visible from your location - tonight or far into the future. + Cloud Sync (Optional) - Securely back up observing data to LiveSky and access it across your devices or through LiveSky.com. + Augmented Reality (AR) Mode - View the sky with an AR overlay for an immersive experience. + Night Vision Mode - Preserve dark-adapted vision while you observe. + Orbit Mode - Leave Earth behind and fly through the solar system. + Galaxy View - See where deep-sky objects lie within the Milky Way. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.livesky.com/privacy.html

Ratings & Reviews

  • 5.0
    out of 5
    3 Ratings

New Features! Cloud Image Sync: Imported astrophotos now sync across your iOS devices via iCloud AstroBin Import: Easily import the AstroBin Image of the Day directly from the Tonight view, including images without position information Image Search Improvements : Image filtering now includes catalog numbers, making it easier to find specific astrophotos in your library Bug Fixes Fixed Moon age calculation and display Fixed importing photos from library making unnecessary copies Various stability and UI fixes

Version 8.0.1

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  • Data Linked to You

    The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:

    • Location
    • Contact Info
    • User Content
    • Identifiers

  • Data Not Linked to You

    The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:

    • Diagnostics

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Information

  • Size
    • 2.6 GB
  • Category
    • Reference
  • Compatibility
    Requires iOS 18.6 or later.
    • iPhone
      Requires iOS 18.6 or later.
    • iPad
      Requires iPadOS 18.6 or later.
    • Mac
      Requires macOS 15.6 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
    • Apple Vision
      Requires visionOS 2.6 or later.
  • Languages
    English and 13 more
    • English, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Thai
  • Age Rating
    4+
    • 4+
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    • Contains
      Advertising
      User-Generated Content
  • In-App Purchases
    Yes
    • SkySafari Premium 399,00 kr
    • SkySafari Premium Monthly 49,00 kr
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  • Provider
    Simulation Curriculum Corp.
    • Simulation Curriculum Corp. has identified itself as a trader for this app and confirmed that this product or service complies with European Union law.
    • Address
      11900 Wayzata Blvd.
      Suite 126
      Minnetonka Minnesota 55305
      United States
    • Phone Number
      +1 6128057041
    • Email
      mgoodman@simcur.com
  • Copyright
    • © Simulation Curriculum Corp. 2026
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