Space with its glowing celestial bodies has always held our attention and piqued human curiosity.  Astronomical events such as new moons, eclipses, meteor showers, or planetary movements occur throughout the year and draw in enthusiasts in addition to the scientists and academia. If you enjoy gazing at the stars, spotting constellations, and witnessing visually stimulating events, we have rounded up a list of five astronomy applications for you.

Night sky

This award winning application helps users identify stars, planets, constellations, and satellites by simply pointing their devices upwards. Easy to use, Night Sky is compatible with Apple Watch as well. The app offers an array of premium features including, night sky tours, mindful stargazing, and quizzes. Do not miss out on the augmented reality (AR) experience offered in collaboration with the Adler Planetarium in Chicago.

Star and planet finder

Unlike other apps listed, the Star and Planet Finder app helps users search for specific celestial bodies. Instead of pointing your smart devices to the sky to pull information, users can select an object from their library and the app will help in locating it.  Full Augmented reality display, moon phase display, and constellation maps are among the main features of this app.