The Universe is in Your Hands! We have 7 Top Astronomy Apps to Share.

Smart phones open a window to the Universe! Check out “Galaxy Girl’s” top 7 smart phone astronomy apps she uses when out under the stars. You’ll be learning about astronomy in no time at all

Heavens Above (free, android)

Simply the best app for spotting satellites. They’re all here and at your fingertips. Go on, impress your friends next time the Space Station is flying overhead! Tell them you asked for a special fly over!

Sky Safari ($$)

By far and above, this is the astronomy app “Galaxy Girl” uses on a nightly basis. Find out what’s up and what’s coming up. There’s a stack of information behind the scenes too!.

Moon Phase Calendar Plus (free, iOS)

All things Moon are right at your fingertips. When it’s new, quarter and full. How far away it is and more. Locally made in Australia by a New Zealander!.

Stellarium ($$)

Use the compass and find the stars tonight. Get familiar with the constellations. You might even spot a satellite or two while cruising the night sky.

Star Walk 2 (Free, Android)

Take a walk amongst the stars with this app. Share the night with family and friends, point out the stars, constellations and more.

Sputnik (free, iOS)

A neat app to predict when the International Space Station and the Hubble Space Telescope are going overhead. Easy to use with a 7-day forecast.

ScopeTool (free, iOS)

Telescopes to the ready. Level it, point it in the right direction and know the locations of Jupiter and Saturn’s moons. A super handy tool when setting up a telescope.

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