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SkySafari 8 Pro
An astronomy planner and sky atlas with equipment control and image workflows.
Choose it after checking telescope and camera compatibility.
Plate solving and observing logs combine planning with imaging.
Keep in mind: Premium observing conditions are separate, and modelled positions or gear compatibility are not guarantees.
Inside the app
Official product images
What you can do
- Identify objects and search astronomical events
- Control supported telescope and Alpaca hardware
- Import or plate-solve images and optionally sync logs
Good for
- Observers needing detailed charts and compatible equipment integration.
Consider alternatives for
- Users expecting included telescope hardware or all forecasts in the base price.
Limitations & considerations
- Captured minimum: iOS 18.6.
- Premium observing conditions are separate, and modelled positions or gear compatibility are not guarantees.
Privacy & permissions
Observing sites, equipment and images can be sensitive; optional LiveSky sync shares selected records.
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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