SkySafari 8 Pro

SkySafari 8 Pro

By Simulation Curriculum Corp.

  • Category: Reference
  • Release Date: 2025-12-10
  • Current Version: 8.0.2
  • Adult Rating: 4+
  • File Size: 2.39 GB
  • Developer: Simulation Curriculum Corp.
  • Compatibility: Requires iOS 18.6 or later.
Score: 4.64109
4.64109
From 404 Ratings

Description

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. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.livesky.com/privacy.html

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Reviews

  • Wish navigation worked better on Mac.

    3
    By fk-sr
    I know it’s designed as an iPad app, but it would be nice if pinch-zoom also worked with the trackpad on a MacBook Pro. The app is kind of pricey after all.
  • Good News / Bad News

    3
    By W122ard0f
    The good news is that this app runs on both the iPad and the Mac with a single purchase. The bad news is that little effort was put into the MacOS version. Fundamental operations like zooming are broken unless you make changes to the application settings. For example pinch to zoom works great on the iPad screen, but doesn’t work via the trackpad on the Mac. Even the odd workarounds like Command + or - or two fingered scroll from the prior Mac OS version don’t work. Still no luck search in the help. Finally got some help on a user forum suggesting changing the “Tourch Alternatives” setting of the app. This at least make the app functional! Wouldn’t it be better if it just worked the first time it started up. Couldn’t the installation process make sure this absolutely necessary change for Mac OS? Couldn’t the zoom buttons be made visible by default on Mac OS? Even better why do I have to hold down a key in addition to making the zoom gesture? Other make apps that I use just make the zoom gesture work natively! It’s great that Apple lets the same app run on both the iPad and the Mac, but clearly a little more effort is required from the developers.
  • Great program but nickel and dimes you for a subscription as well

    3
    By Beamonthe411
    I appreciate the program it is very useful but…they produce a program version that you pay for and each version is another fee and then they want you to get a subscription as well. I would not recommend just because of that. I’d happily pay a subscription for a program that updates. This is 8 pro. I’ll have to pay again for 9 in addition to a 50$ a year subscription? It honestly isn’t that good
  • Southern hemisphere by

    3
    By Andhan1
    Mine seems to not work when properly when I switch to a city in the southern hemisphere. I checked my SkySafari 7 and it doesn’t have this issue.
  • Moon phase issues

    5
    By Jweeba86
    There’s something going on with the moon phases. It’s currently a full moon but the app (with time set to now) says it is new moon. SkySafari 7 Pro does not have this issue.
  • Plate solving

    5
    By DavidmBrewer
    Is there a video or manual on how to do this?
  • Sky safari 8 pro

    1
    By nogoogletrust
    I have a purchase receipt for pro 8, but received Pro7 app, I now have 2apps of Pro7. Trying to get a refund. I wish I never received the discount order email for Pro8
  • I tried to subscribe to premium for a year at the advertised 30% off but when I tried no discount?

    2
    By mike__b
    No discount= no bueno
  • Quality Upgrade

    5
    By mb300cd2001
    Ver. 8 pro is another solid release. I continue to use Versions 6 and 7 as well. The product works flawlessly with PiFinder and Cedar Hopper. Used on both iPad and iPhone. Well worth the upgrade cost every couple of years.
  • New Version (8) is Amazing

    5
    By RC SLO
    I have been using version 7 Pro for a long time and have loved it. Version 8 is even better! Thank you for putting out a wonderful product!!!

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