Best Stargazing Apps

If you've ever dreamed of seeing stars and planets from the comfort of your smartphone, the best stargazing apps are a must-have for your device. Not all of them are created equal, though. Google Sky Map, for example, provides detailed information on constellations and their trajectories, as well as dates and times. This app works day or night and lets you view the night sky without the use of expensive equipment.

For the ultimate in stargazing, Skymap is the best choice for navigating the night sky. This free app shows the night sky in real time, and has crosshairs to help you orient your viewing. The app has a periscope view, too, which provides sunrise and sunset times, as well as altitude and heading information. You can also view facts about the moon and visible planets. A night mode is available, which changes most of the text to red to protect your night vision.

SkyWiki is one of the most comprehensive stargazing apps available. It provides data on the current and past meteor showers, as well as the latest celestial events. Its visual images of the Sun, moon, and planets are also a great way to learn more about the universe. It also has an excellent offline database of celestial objects and even voice control. Its free version offers a lot of information on constellations and upcoming celestial events.

The free version of SkyView allows you to identify celestial objects. This app uses augmented reality technology to display celestial bodies on your screen. You can even zoom in close to the surface to read more information. The app is available for Apple and Android devices, and you can download it for free. However, you may find some advertisements on the app, which isn't ideal for all stargazers. So you might want to purchase it separately.

For Android users, Stellarium provides detailed information on celestial objects and helps navigate the sky. Its free version offers a map of dark skies, with a calendar of celestial objects. It is available only for the iPad, but it is free for Android users. It costs $3 for iOS and $8 for the pro version. The app can be set in calendar mode or guided to a particular object. The latter option will also allow you to track upcoming meteor showers and other celestial events.

Another good app is SkyWiki. The app is a universal research center, with a wealth of information on the night sky. It includes detailed images of the Sun, Moon, and planets. You can also search for celestial events. In addition, SkyWiki has a search function. You can use the app's ad-free version if you want to view ad-free version of the app.

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A sampling of our reviews:

Truly enjoyed our stargazing experience.

My brother and I were visiting Joshua Tree for the weekend and truly enjoyed our stargazing experience. Tony did an excellent job educating us about stargazing and how to describe our finds. He provided blankets, chairs, and equipment. The military night vision provided an amazing view into what the stars must have looked like to gazers hundreds of years ago. We left our experience with the knowledge necessary to gaze at the skies on the future. Bonus: we got to create some amazing light pictures in the darkness of our stargazing locale.

Nikul December 2021

This was a wonderful experience to truly see the stars!

I have been looking at the sky since I was a little girl and living in the city didn’t provide the darkness needed to see the magnificence of the sky and all it has to offer. I was awestruck when I looked into the high tech scopes that Molli and Tony provided. I could see so much; galaxies, satellites, star clusters, flying objects we could not identify(UFOs) , Shooting stars! At the end, Tony & Molli provided cool opportunities for photos like light painting and long exposure to catch the scenic sky behind you. It was fantastic!

Hoai-Huong December 2021

This was amazing.

I learned some new things and Tony was great. His enthusiasm was energizing. Very memorable and now when I look in the night sky I have a new appreciation for wonder

Steffie December 2021

Great experience.

Tony is so knowledgeable and great at addressing all of our questions. He took care to be sure we were comfortable. It was a unique and fun experience that our group will treasure as a highlight of our trip to Joshua Tree.

Mary Anne December 2021

This was a magical experience.

We learned so much and loved every minute of it!

Katherine December 2021

An Enthralling Connection and Oneness with our Universe !

Thank you so much Tony for a life time experience with you. I felt blessed to have guided by you and experience the best 90 minutes of my life !!

Tony connected me with the universe and helped "know" the vastness we are in the midst of. A humbling and enthralling experience. Saw almost 40+ shooting stars , Jupiter and its moons, Saturn , Venus, several constellations, Andromeda Galaxy, Nebula.

Learnt how to view our milky way through the multitude of perspectives which Tony introduced from multiple dimensions. Felt like spending the entire night with him and learn the wonders of

I recommend a star gazing session with Tony and Molly when you are in Sedona. You just cannot miss it.

Srikanth November 2021

We had a fantastic time with Molli and Tony.

they were very knowledgeable and had many fun stories to tell regarding the stars, constellations and history in general. They had night vision goggles and binoculars that were extremely helpful in viewing all the different stars. We also got the opportunity to play with some long exposure camera settings and make some fun light photos. I would highly recommend this tour/adventure for anyone who loves to learn new things and loves spending time outside and in nature!

Maggie November 2021

This was the perfect activity for our family!

We are from Los Angeles, so we definitely can’t get an experience like this where we live. Tony and Molli were so friendly, knowledgeable and easy-going. We spent over an hour learning, watching, discovering using their equipment and with their Tony and Molli’s guidance. Thanks for enriching our stay in Joshua Tree in such a unique way!

Lior November 2021

This experience exceeded expectations!

Molli and Tony are incredibly knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the history and wonders of the night sky! It was a fantastic opportunity to learn from folks who are passionate about what they do, and to use tools that we would otherwise not have access to. They were patient with questions, made sure we were comfortable and warm on a cool evening, and even sent us away with beautiful keepsakes. Couldn’t have asked for a better way to kick off our visit to Joshua Tree, and will definitely book with them again next time we’re in town.

Alycia November 2021

I had a wondrous experience!

Tony was very accommodating. He offered detailed insight starting from the equipment we used, all the way to the origination of astrology. Both factual and mythical aspects were embraced. Tony and Molli offer a valuable experience for adventurous individuals, as well as families! Thanks again!!

Lex November 2021

What an amazing experience.

Tony’s passion and knowledge of the cosmos is absolutely contagious! What an amazing experience. My wife and I had the best time and through the use of high tech night vision binoculars we were able to see and experience the beauty of our galaxy like no other. Would highly recommend this special tour to anyone wether or not you consider yourself a star gazer. We will definitely be back :)

Sean November 2021

This was an amazing experience!

We went as a group of five people and this blew away our expectations. Molli and Tony were extremely knowledgeable about the cosmos, friendly, fun and provided interesting facts about various stars and planets that we didn't know.

They have some very high end equipment that we were able to use, which enabled us to see stars and planets like we've never seen before. The night vision goggles and the heat energy vision were absolutely amazing.

To top it off they gave us each free commemorative T-shirts and we got to do a special light bending photo together which was awesome. We highly recommend this experience and we look forward to coming back again in the future!

Sam November 2021

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