Looking for iPad or iPhone apps that can tell you about the night sky? Try some of these:
Star Walk (iPad only): Point the iPad anywhere in the sky, and, based off of the iPad’s compass, the app will label stars, constellations, and satellites in that part of the sky. This feature is called augmented reality. The app also has a calendar of astronomical events and allows users to travel to any time in the past or future.Check them out in the iTunes app store.
Pocket Universe (iPhone, iPad): This app also uses augmented reality to show the constellations, stars, planets, and Messier objects. Includes a quiz to help users learn the names of the stars.
MoonPhase (iPhone, iPad): Shows the moon’s phases, its rise and set times, and the sun’s rise and set times—and everything else one needs to know about our moon.
Star Search (iPhone, iPad): Helps users find 16 constellations and provides information about each one. Great for beginners still learning the stars.
Sky Walk (iPhone, iPad): Identifies stars, planets, galaxies, constellations, and satellites using augmented reality.
