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SkyView
What SkyView is
SkyView uses a phone or tablet camera to identify objects in the sky during day or night. Its augmented-reality view helps users locate objects by pointing the device upward, while sky paths show where an object will appear at a selected date and time. The paid app includes all 88 constellations, planets, stars, galaxies, and satellites. Red and green night filters are available to help preserve night vision, and the app works without Wi-Fi or a data signal. SkyView Lite is a separate free edition with 15 popular constellations, two satellites, the Sun, the Moon, and a subset of stars. The maker presents the app as a way for users, children, students, and friends to learn about the universe. Snapshots can be shared through Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and email. SkyView runs on Android and iOS; the iOS version requires iOS 16 or later. The maker was founded in 2009 and is based in Albuquerque.
Who it suits
SkyView suits learners, families, students, and friends exploring the night sky with a mobile device. It is useful when offline access and camera-based identification matter.
What it does well
- Identifies celestial objects through the camera
- Covers all 88 constellations in paid app
- Works without Wi-Fi or data signal
- Includes red and green night filters
- SkyView Lite offers a free edition
What to know first
- Paid versions cost $2.99 on iOS or $4.99 on Android
- Nearby magnetic fields can reduce pointing accuracy
- iOS version requires iOS 16 or later
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| SkyView® Explore the Universe (App Store) | $2.99 · iPhone and iPad · Requires iOS 16.0 or later | $2.99, paid once |
| SkyView® Explore the Universe (Google Play) | $4.99 · Android phone and tablet | $4.99, paid once |
As terminaleleven.com lists them, read 9 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
SkyView combines camera identification, augmented reality, object paths, and offline operation for mobile sky exploration. Choose between the broader paid catalog and the smaller free Lite edition.
Facts from SkyView's own pages
- Augmented reality
- Its augmented reality view helps users locate sky objects by pointing their device at the sky. · play.google.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Compass accuracy
- The maker says nearby magnetic fields can make the view point inaccurately and recommends recalibrating the device compass. · terminaleleven.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2009 · terminaleleven.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Free edition
- SkyView Lite is a separate free version limited to 15 popular constellations, two satellites, the Sun, the Moon, and a subset of stars. · terminaleleven.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States · terminaleleven.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- The App Store listing describes sharing snapshots through Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and email. · apps.apple.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Night mode
- Red and green night mode filters are available to help preserve night vision. · play.google.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Objects
- The paid app includes all 88 constellations, planets, stars, galaxies, and satellites. · terminaleleven.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Offline use
- The app does not require Wi-Fi or a data signal to function. · play.google.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- Apple's listing says the developer reports that the app does not collect data; Apple says this information has not been verified. · apps.apple.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Sky paths
- Sky paths show an object's location for a selected date and time. · play.google.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- The Google Play listing gives [email protected] as the support email. · play.google.com, 9 Oct 2026
- What it does
- SkyView uses a device camera to identify celestial objects in the sky, day or night. · play.google.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Who it's for
- The maker describes SkyView as a way for users, children, students, and friends to learn about the universe. · play.google.com, 9 Oct 2026
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