Astrophotographer’s Universe
Deep Sky Encyclopedia
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad
PLEASE NOTE: In this free version you can explore the full night sky and view details of 113 of the best astrophotography targets. Upgrade to the Complete Edition in-app purchase for the full 1,700+ targets.
The Astrophotographer’s Universe contains a lifetime of imaging targets in one guide, helping you decide what to photograph in the night sky. Find the optimal astrophotography targets and plan your imaging with confidence.
Full details for every object includes their history, notes about framing and visibility charts for your location. All of the best targets have hi-resolution images with annotations and even separate narrowband channels for nebulae.
You can search and filter by object type, size, and image potential.
This tool was built by astrophotographers, for astrophotographers, to help you make the most of every clear night.
Welcome to this first public release of The Astrophotographer's Universe app!
In-App Purchases
The developer, NatureGuides Ltd., indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
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The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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Information
- Seller
- NatureGuides Ltd.
- Size
- 2.1 GB
- Category
- Reference
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 26.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 26.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 26.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 26.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Complete Edition $59.99
- Copyright
- © Charles Bracken & NatureGuides Ltd.

