Star Walk 2 - Night Sky View 2.14.6

VITO Technology – Commercial – Android
out of 28988 votes

Star Walk 2 - Sky Guide: View Stars Day and Night is a comprehensive stargazing app designed for both experienced and novice astronomy enthusiasts. It allows users to explore the stars anytime and anywhere, discover planets, learn about constellations, and other celestial objects. With its real-time map of the stars and planets, Star Walk 2 is an excellent tool for identifying objects in the night sky.

Main features:

This app shows a real-time sky map on your screen, aligned with the direction you are pointing your device. You can navigate by swiping in any direction, zooming in and out using touchscreen gestures. Star Walk 2 makes observing the night sky incredibly easy.
Experience augmented reality stargazing with Star Walk 2. By using your device's camera, you can view stars, constellations, planets, satellites, and other night sky objects superimposed on the live sky.
Gain knowledge about the solar system, constellations, stars, comets, asteroids, spacecrafts, nebulas, and their positions in real-time on the map of the sky. A special pointer helps you locate any celestial body.
Deepen your understanding of constellations by exploring their 3D models, reading their stories, and discovering fascinating astronomy facts.
Use the clock-face icon to select any date and time. This feature allows you to observe the night sky map of stars and planets in fast motion, either forwards or backward in time.
In addition to the map of stars and planets, discover and study deep-sky objects, live satellites in space, meteor showers, and extensive information about the solar system. The night-mode feature enhances your nighttime sky observation experience.
Stay informed about the latest news from the world of outer space and astronomy through the "What's new" section of the app.

Star Walk 2 is not only a wonderful tool for individuals to learn astronomy on their own but also serves as an excellent educational resource for teachers during natural science and astronomy lessons. It has been utilized in the tourism industry as well, with establishments such as 'Rapa Nui Stargazing' in Easter Island and 'Nakai Resorts Group' in the Maldives incorporating the app into their astronomical tours and meetings for guests respectively.

If you have ever desired to learn constellations, identify stars in the night sky, or distinguish between stars and planets, Star Walk 2 is the ideal stargazing app for you. Explore the map of the stars and planets in real-time while expanding your knowledge of astronomy.

^*The Star Spotter feature requires devices equipped with a gyroscope and compass.

Astronomy List to view:

Stars and Constellations: Sirius, Alpha Centauri, Arcturus, Vega, Capella, Rigel, Spica, Castor.
Planets: Sun, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto.
Dwarf planets and asteroids: Ceres, Makemake, Haumea, Sedna, Eris, Eros.
Meteor showers: Perseids, Lyrids, Aquarids, Geminids, Ursids, etc.
Constellations: Andromeda, Aquarius, Aries, Cancer, Cassiopeia, Libra, Pisces, Scorpius, Ursa Major, etc.
Space missions & satellites: Curiosity, Luna 17, Apollo 11, Apollo 17, SEASAT, ERBS, ISS.

Embark on an extraordinary stargazing experience by downloading one of the best astronomy apps available.

^**Additional features are accessible through in-app purchases.

Overview

Star Walk 2 - Night Sky View is a Commercial software in the category Education developed by VITO Technology.

The latest version of Star Walk 2 - Night Sky View is 2.14.6, released on 03/06/2024. It was initially added to our database on 01/11/2024.

Star Walk 2 - Night Sky View runs on the following operating systems: Android.

Users of Star Walk 2 - Night Sky View gave it a rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Pros

User-friendly interface that is easy to navigate for beginners and experienced users alike.
Real-time tracking of celestial objects, providing a live view of the night sky.
Extensive database of stars, planets, satellites, and constellations for educational purposes.
Augmented reality (AR) feature that allows users to see celestial bodies through their device's camera.
Interactive features like time travel to explore the sky at different times and dates.
Regular updates with new content and features to keep the app fresh and relevant.
Offline mode available for use in areas without internet connectivity.

Cons

Some advanced features are locked behind a paywall, requiring a subscription or one-time purchase.
May consume significant battery power while using augmented reality features.
Accuracy can be affected in urban areas with light pollution, limiting visibility of celestial objects.
Requires GPS and location services to function optimally, which may raise privacy concerns for some users.
Initial learning curve for users unfamiliar with astronomy terminology or concepts.

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