Sky for Android

Great easy to use software- similar but more advanced that the free celestron sky portal. Well worth the upgrade price as there are a lot more objects in this version plus lots of other nice features like telescope fov circles. I also love how the program can be used to easily record objects which you observe. I have the android version as well. I think this is by far the best planetarium software available- it is so easy to use and has so much information right at your finger tips. I highly recommend this program!

I use this app all the time but found one issue. When looking at the entire sky mag limit is set to something reasonable like 7, but once you zoom in, ie: telescope fov, the mag limit SHOULD change to the selected telescope. I observe variable stars and when I move to a variable its really difficult to identify the variable when I zoom in because most of the stars are missing. If I change the star magnitude limit, when I zoom out again the sky is filled with stars. Magnitude limit should be set by telescope+eyepiece and fov reticle combination.

I think this app now the best and fastest for what I need. I never thought I was going to turn away from my previous app - but, I did.

Still new to this, but I'm finding lots of useful features.

After having used the “family” of Sky Safari apps, I am convinced these are the best star and space observation apps on the market (App Store). The Sky Safari 6 plus is full of features, facts, and lots of “cool toys” to keep an individual busy for a long time learning our solar system (and beyond). I had a little problem with a download recently but it was quickly remedied with the recent download. If you’re at all interested in observing or learning the stars, planets, and other celestial bodies, I highly recommend this app.