Pocket Stars

Pocket Stars is a super handy tool for anyone curious about the night sky! Whether you're sailing across the Pacific, trying to understand planetary orbits from your backyard, or just need a quick reference to what’s up there, this app has got you covered. It makes visualizing the solar system and beyond really easy and fun.

Accurate Information at Your Fingertips

This app is based on reliable data from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the US Naval Observatory. That means you can trust that it gives you super accurate info about where solar system bodies, stars, and even Messier and Caldwell objects are located!

Great for Everyone

Pocket Stars is perfect for everyone—whether you're an astronomer, a celestial navigator, or just someone who loves looking at the stars. The app has tons of cool tools that help with visualization, identification, animation, and calculating positions based on celestial observations using a sextant. If you’re using a sextant to look at any of the 9110 stars or nine planets (plus the sun and moon), figuring out altitudes is quick and easy.

Two Cool Views

The best part? You can see the heavens in two different ways! The first is called “2D Star Chart,” which shows everything from your location anywhere on Earth. It's like having your own personal star map! The second view is “3D Orrery.” This one lets you zoom through our solar system and approach the sun from any angle you want. How cool is that?

Lunar Phases Animation

And there's more! Pocket Stars includes a neat lunar phases system that shows how Earth, the sun, and moon interact with each other in an awesome animation. It’s like watching a show right in your pocket!

If you're interested in exploring further or ready to download it now, check out Pocket Stars here!