Stellarium

Stellarium fits moments when you look up and want quick answers about the night sky around you. It presents a realistic view on your screen and labels what you are seeing, so you can confirm names in seconds without charts. The layout is simple to follow for beginners and families, and navigation feels straightforward. It suits backyard stargazing as well as basic classroom use when you need a clear reference. If you plan a casual sky check, you can download Stellarium and keep a handy guide on your phone.

Stellarium Features

Point and identify in real time

You point your phone toward the sky and Stellarium labels stars, planets, and constellations as you move. It uses your date, time, and location to match what appears above you, which helps you identify objects quickly.

Accurate sky simulation

Stellarium shows a realistic sky for any chosen date, time, and place. It simulates the landscape and atmosphere, including sunrise, sunset, and refraction, so scenes look familiar during outdoor viewing sessions.

Constellations and deep sky browsing

Explore constellations from different sky cultures with clear shapes and artwork. You can zoom into the Milky Way and view images of nebulae, galaxies, and clusters to see how they are arranged in the sky.

Satellites, planets, and optional Plus upgrade

Track artificial satellites such as the International Space Station and view 3D renderings of major planets and their moons. Night mode helps protect dark adaptation. The base Stellarium APK shows objects down to magnitude 8, and an in app purchase to Stellarium Plus expands catalogs, enables very deep zoom, offline observing sets, telescope control over Bluetooth or WiFi, and planning tools for observability and transit times.

Get started with Stellarium

Stellarium offers clear labels and realistic views to support quick sky checks at home or in the field. Install the Stellarium latest version and open it whenever you want a reliable guide to what is overhead.