SkySafari 8 Pro

Name: SkySafari 8 Pro
Price: 34.99 USD
Rating: 4.6 (376 reviews)
Author: Simulation Curriculum Corp.

Astronomy Guide To Night Sky

$34.99 · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad

376 Ratings
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Simulation Curriculum Corp.
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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

4.6

out of 5

376 Ratings

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Solid, Reliable, and Really Enjoyable
12/18/2025

downwiththeho
Great addition to my astronomy apps. The interface is clean, and the sky rendering is detailed yet not cluttered. I’ve found it really helpful for planning observing sessions and identifying objects when I’m out with my telescope. What I appreciate most is that it strikes a good balance between being powerful and still easy to navigate. Features like time-shift and object search work smoothly, and the database is extensive enough for both casual stargazing and more serious use.It’s not flashy, but it’s dependable and well thought out. If you’re looking for a solid astronomy app that feels professional without being intimidating, this is a great choice.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Solid, Reliable, and Really Enjoyable
12/18/2025

downwiththeho

Great addition to my astronomy apps. The interface is clean, and the sky rendering is detailed yet not cluttered. I’ve found it really helpful for planning observing sessions and identifying objects when I’m out with my telescope. What I appreciate most is that it strikes a good balance between being powerful and still easy to navigate. Features like time-shift and object search work smoothly, and the database is extensive enough for both casual stargazing and more serious use.It’s not flashy, but it’s dependable and well thought out. If you’re looking for a solid astronomy app that feels professional without being intimidating, this is a great choice.
Good News / Bad News
3d ago

W122ard0f
The good news is that this app runs on both the iPad and the Mac with a single purchase. The bad news is that little effort was put into the MacOS version. Fundamental operations like zooming are broken unless you make changes to the application settings. For example pinch to zoom works great on the iPad screen, but doesn’t work via the trackpad on the Mac. Even the odd workarounds like Command + or - or two fingered scroll from the prior Mac OS version don’t work. Still no luck search in the help. Finally got some help on a user forum suggesting changing the “Tourch Alternatives” setting of the app. This at least make the app functional! Wouldn’t it be better if it just worked the first time it started up. Couldn’t the installation process make sure this absolutely necessary change for Mac OS? Couldn’t the zoom buttons be made visible by default on Mac OS? Even better why do I have to hold down a key in addition to making the zoom gesture? Other make apps that I use just make the zoom gesture work natively! It’s great that Apple lets the same app run on both the iPad and the Mac, but clearly a little more effort is required from the developers.
Good News / Bad News
3d ago

W122ard0f

The good news is that this app runs on both the iPad and the Mac with a single purchase. The bad news is that little effort was put into the MacOS version. Fundamental operations like zooming are broken unless you make changes to the application settings. For example pinch to zoom works great on the iPad screen, but doesn’t work via the trackpad on the Mac. Even the odd workarounds like Command + or - or two fingered scroll from the prior Mac OS version don’t work. Still no luck search in the help. Finally got some help on a user forum suggesting changing the “Tourch Alternatives” setting of the app. This at least make the app functional! Wouldn’t it be better if it just worked the first time it started up. Couldn’t the installation process make sure this absolutely necessary change for Mac OS? Couldn’t the zoom buttons be made visible by default on Mac OS? Even better why do I have to hold down a key in addition to making the zoom gesture? Other make apps that I use just make the zoom gesture work natively! It’s great that Apple lets the same app run on both the iPad and the Mac, but clearly a little more effort is required from the developers.
Best + most powerful astronomy app
12/11/2025

foodboggle
I purchased this app for my kids who are into astronomy and stargazing, and ended up using it myself and not being able to put it down. Very powerful, elegantly-designed tool that is heads and shoulders better than the other stargazing and astronomy apps we use.
Best + most powerful astronomy app
12/11/2025

foodboggle

I purchased this app for my kids who are into astronomy and stargazing, and ended up using it myself and not being able to put it down. Very powerful, elegantly-designed tool that is heads and shoulders better than the other stargazing and astronomy apps we use.
Great program but nickel and dimes you for a subscription as well
Mar 1

Beamonthe411
I appreciate the program it is very useful but…they produce a program version that you pay for and each version is another fee and then they want you to get a subscription as well. I would not recommend just because of that. I’d happily pay a subscription for a program that updates. This is 8 pro. I’ll have to pay again for 9 in addition to a 50$ a year subscription? It honestly isn’t that good
Great program but nickel and dimes you for a subscription as well
Mar 1

Beamonthe411

I appreciate the program it is very useful but…they produce a program version that you pay for and each version is another fee and then they want you to get a subscription as well. I would not recommend just because of that. I’d happily pay a subscription for a program that updates. This is 8 pro. I’ll have to pay again for 9 in addition to a 50$ a year subscription? It honestly isn’t that good

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

Mar 9

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Ratings & Reviews

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Solid, Reliable, and Really Enjoyable

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