Skyview is an Android application for exploring the starry sky. The utility is able to identify constellations and planets. Thanks to the options, you will always have a personal mini planetarium at your fingertips.
Mobile planetarium
The app is based on augmented reality technology. With the camera, you have the ability to detect and identify celestial objects at any time of the day. In this way, your cell phone becomes a telescope and helps to navigate in the starry sky. This is similar to the options in Skysafari.
Skyview works like this. Users point their camera at the sky. The utility analyzes the location and identifies galaxies, stars, constellations and planets. The app also knows how to detect satellites, including the ISS and Hubble.
There are a number of additional features. It is possible to track the daily trajectories of the Sun, Moon and planets. Moreover, you can enter specific dates and times to find out the position of the luminaries in the sky. This is an opportunity to peek into the past or the future.
Functionality
Skyview has an intuitive interface. The real sky is overlaid with an aesthetic visualization. You have an option to take beautiful pictures and share them on social networks. By the way, soothing music sounds when you use the application.
The app has a big advantage. It works without an internet connection and does not require GPS.
Features
- you can observe the night and day sky;
- utility does not require an internet connection;
- aesthetic interface and pleasant music;
- app is free to download and use;
- compatible with current versions of Android.
