SkySafari 8 Pro sets a new standard for mobile astronomy. Built on the most complete astronomical database ever put on a phone, it delivers unmatched accuracy, powerful observing and planning tools, seamless telescope and Alpaca camera control, and a beautifully refined interface. Whether you're exploring from your backyard or planning an all-night session, SkySafari 8 Pro gives you the clarity, precision, and reliability that serious observers depend on.
What’s New in Version 8
+ UI Themes - Customize your experience with five new UI color themes. Instantly change the look of the app with a fresh visual palette.
+ ASCOM ALPACA Camera Support - Connect and control ALPACA-compatible astronomy cameras directly from SkySafari.
+ SmartEye Support - Seamless integration with SmartEye for enhanced imaging workflows.
+ Image Gallery - Import your own images from AstroBin, FITS files, local storage, URLs, or an ALPACA camera. Includes basic editing tools.
+ Plate Solving - Quickly plate-solve imported images and place them directly onto the sky chart.
+ Lunar Surface Outlines - Explore the Moon like never before with detailed outlines for maria, craters, mountains, and more.
+ Appulses in Events Finder - Find precise moments when the Moon or planets pass close to the Pleiades, other planets, or stars of a chosen magnitude. Also includes transit and occultation search capabilities.
+ Rotatable FOV Indicator - Rotate the field of view to any angle - perfect for matching your camera orientation.
+ Observing Conditions (Premium) - Get observer-focused hourly forecasts, including best viewing windows, seeing index, and sky quality metrics.
If you're new to SkySafari 8 Pro, here’s what you can do:
+ Point & Identify - Hold your device to the sky and instantly identify stars, constellations, planets, satellites, and more.
+ Travel Through Time - Simulate the sky up to 5 million years backward or forward. Animate meteor showers, conjunctions, eclipses, and other events.
+ Telescope Control - Control your telescope and manage your observing sessions with advanced planning and logging tools. Supports ASCOM ALPACA, INDI, and StarSense Explorer.
+ Events Finder - Use the powerful search engine to find upcoming astronomical events visible from your location - tonight or far into the future.
+ Cloud Sync (Optional) - Securely back up observing data to LiveSky and access it across your devices or through LiveSky.com.
+ Augmented Reality (AR) Mode - View the sky with an AR overlay for an immersive experience.
+ Night Vision Mode - Preserve dark-adapted vision while you observe.
+ Orbit Mode - Leave Earth behind and fly through the solar system.
+ Galaxy View - See where deep-sky objects lie within the Milky Way.
Requires Android 12 or later.
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