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SkySafari 8 Plus
SkySafari8 Plus combines a sky simulator with observing plans, image placement and supported telescope control.
Pick it for a hobby setup whose mount or service compatibility has been checked
Chart views, rotatable fields and session logs connect planning with observations in the field.
Keep in mind: Sensor alignment and forecasts are not guarantees of visibility; telescope control requires supported equipment and configuration.
Inside the app
Official product images
What you can do
- Sky identification and time simulation
- Observing lists logs and event search
- Image gallery plate solving and compatible telescope integration
Good for
- Amateur astronomers planning and recording observations
Consider alternatives for
- Users expecting a physical telescope or certified navigation instrument
Limitations & considerations
- Captured minimum: iOS 18.6.
- Sensor alignment and forecasts are not guarantees of visibility; telescope control requires supported equipment and configuration.
Privacy & permissions
Optional LiveSky backup, shared links and location-based planning reveal observing information; review each sharing option.
Sources & review notes Updated Nov 11, 2026
Reviewed by iApp4Me Editorial Team. Recommendations use the linked documentation and attributed accounts; device observations are identified separately.
- US App Store developer description
Complete description, download price and compatibility metadata captured 2026-11-02.
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