As hot summer days turn into cool evenings, there’s nothing quite like sitting around a campfire and looking up at the sky.
But letap face it: Unless you happen to be an astronomer, you probably have no idea what you’re looking at.
Don’t worry: There’s an app for that.
The following is an excerpt from “” (Page Street Publishing Co., April 2019) by wilderness instructors Craig Caudill and Travy Trimble that lays out the best apps for stargazing:
Maneuvering your way through all the stars and constellations out there is a daunting task. Technology that helps you navigate the night sky makes stargazing easier and a lot more fun.
Following is a list of the top five most-downloaded apps for stargazing. Pick one of these up and you will never look at the night sky the same again:
- : This is the one I use — it displays all the stars, planets and satellites and helps me recognize the constellations associated with them. (Costs $2.99)
- : This is a god all-in-one app for stargazing. (Lite version is free, advanced version is $1.99)
- : This is a great app that uses the iOS system to create a nice augmented-reality sky map. (Free)
- : This app includes excellent views of stars and planets along with some mythological stories of the celestial sky. (Free, Star Walk 2 costs $2.99)
- : This is the official app that keeps you up-to-date on all the latest space news. (Free)
