Long gone are days when astronomy was only a telescope stargazing experience. With today’s technology, we can experience the night sky like never before. Although astronomy equipment is not cheap – telescopes, binoculars, telephoto lenses, mounts, specialized cameras, high-end computers, etc., you don’t really need them to admire the night sky (but of course they are perfect examples of the best astronomy gifts for stargazing lovers) — you have your astronomy and astrophotography device right in your pocket. Today I will show you my personal Top 10 Astronomy Apps for iPhone – including Astrophotography and Stargazing apps.
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10. Night Sky
Night Sky app is a mobile augmented reality planetarium for your iPhone and iPad devices. With this app, you can quickly identify stars, planets, galaxies, and constellations on the sky. Want to find the International Space Station? No problem, the Night Sky app covers you. Want to photograph our galaxy with your Beginner Milky Way Photography Gear and you need to find the core? No problem at all. The best trait? It’s free.
| # | Preview | Product | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Apple iPhone 8, 64GB, Space Gray - Fully Unlocked (Renewed) | 6,059 Reviews | Check price on Amazon | |
| 2 |  | Apple iPhone 7, 32GB, Black - Fully Unlocked (Renewed) | 12,797 Reviews | Check price on Amazon | |
| 3 |  | Apple iPhone 8 Plus, 64GB, Space Gray - Fully Unlocked (Renewed) | 4,222 Reviews | $449.99 | Check price on Amazon |
9. Scope Nights Astronomy Weather
We can’t talk about astronomy apps for the iPhone and not to mention this one. If you want to plan your weekly stargazing sessions, Scope Nights is THE app for you.
8. Stellarium Mobile Sky Map
One of the oldest planetary software is now available for iOS. One of the most popular astronomy apps for iPhone, Stellarium will show you a realistic view of the night sky, just like what you see with a naked eye (but you can tune some values to your preferences).
| # | Preview | Product | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | The Backyard Astronomer's Guide | 312 Reviews | Check price on Amazon | |
| 2 |  | Celestron - SkyMaster Giant 15x70 Binoculars - Top Rated Astronomy Binoculars - Binoculars for... | 3,621 Reviews | $89.95 | Check price on Amazon |
| 3 |  | Space Atlas, Second Edition: Mapping the Universe and Beyond | 152 Reviews | $50.00 | Check price on Amazon |
7. Star Walk 2
Another excellent planetarium app for your Apple device.
6. PolarAlign
If you own an equatorial mount, this is one of the most essential astronomy apps for iPhone for you. With Polar Align iOS app you will quickly polar align your telescope.
5. Redshift Pro
Another great iOS planetarium software with some cool extras.
4. SkyView Lite
SkyView Lite is the best free planetary app available on the App Store and one of the best astronomy apps for iPhone overall. Recently this app helped me to find The Blood Moon at July 2018 Lunar Eclipse.
3. PhotoPills
PhotoPills is a set of small apps designed to help you with different astrophotography tasks.
2. Observer Pro
No complete list of best astronomy apps for iPhone can exist without this one. Observer Pro is the ultimate astronomy observations and astrophotography planner iOS app.
| # | Preview | Product | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS, 44mm) - Space Gray Aluminum Case with Black Sport Band | 2,240 Reviews | $429.00 | Check price on Amazon |
| 2 |  | Apple iPad (10.2-inch, Wi-Fi, 128GB) - Silver (Latest Model) | 18,865 Reviews | Check price on Amazon | |
| 3 |  | Apple AirPods Pro | 17,642 Reviews | $249.00 | Check price on Amazon |
1. SkySafari 6 Pro
Apple offers many astronomy apps for iPhone. But Number One can be only one. SkySafari 6 Pro is the most advanced planetarium software for iOS. I use it every day for my astrophotography sessions, both on my iPhone and on my MacBook.
If you had looked for best astronomy apps for the iPhone, I hope you found what you want!
| # | Preview | Product | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Apple iPad (10.2-inch, Wi-Fi, 128GB) - Space Gray (Latest Model) | 18,916 Reviews | Check price on Amazon | |
| 2 |  | Apple iPad Mini (Wi-Fi, 64GB) - Space Gray (Latest Model) | 2,020 Reviews | $399.00 | Check price on Amazon |
| 3 |  | ZKZK Tablet Stand Cell Phone Stand with Flexible Gooseneck and Stable Base Adjustable 360 Degree... | 95 Reviews | Check price on Amazon |
How do you not have Sky Guide on here!? It’s far superior and a better UI than Night Sky, Star Walk 2, Redshift Pro, and SkyView Lite.
What about Stellar Tour? It’s the most comprehensive astronomy app out there, covering all scales of astronomy with 100s of images. It has a beautiful AR stargazing experience with millions of stars, as well as the cosmic web and cosmic microwave background in AR. It’s one of the only apps out there created by an astrophysicist with expert knowledge of astronomy.
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/stellar-tour/id1197929178