Stellarium Mobile - Star Map

About Stellarium Mobile - Star Map

Stellarium Mobile - Star Map is a powerful planetarium application that allows users to explore the stars, planets, constellations, and other celestial phenomena in real-time. Its intuitive interface and extensive features make it suitable for both beginners and astronomy enthusiasts, offering an immersive experience of the night sky.

Key Features

Real-Time Sky Simulation:

- Point your phone at the sky to instantly identify stars, planets, constellations, comets, and satellites like the International Space Station (ISS).

- View an accurate simulation of the night sky for any location and time.

Celestial Exploration:

- Explore a vast collection of stars, galaxies, nebulas, and star clusters.

- Zoom in on realistic images of the Milky Way and deep sky objects.

Cultural Constellation Insights:

- Discover how different cultures interpret the constellations by viewing their unique shapes and illustrations.

Atmospheric Effects:

- Simulate atmospheric phenomena such as sunrise, sunset, and refraction for a realistic experience.

Night Mode and 3D Renderings:

- Preserve your eyes' adaptation to darkness with a red night mode.

- Enjoy 3D renderings of solar system planets and their moons.

Satellite Tracking:

- Track artificial satellites, including the International Space Station, across the sky.

Upgrade to Stellarium Plus:

Unlock advanced observing features, allowing for deeper celestial exploration:

- Access the Gaia DR2 catalog of 1.69 billion stars and a combined catalog of over 2 million nebulas and galaxies.

- Discover minor solar system objects such as asteroids and comets.

- Zoom in with high resolution on deep sky objects and planetary surfaces.

- Observe offline with access to reduced data, including 2 million stars and 10,000 asteroids.

- Control compatible GOTO telescopes using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.

- Utilize advanced planning tools to predict the visibility of celestial objects and transit times.

Stellarium Mobile is developed by the creators of the well-known Stellarium open-source planetarium software, ensuring high-quality astronomical exploration.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is Stellarium Mobile free to use?

A: The app is available for free with core features, and additional functionality can be unlocked through the Stellarium Plus upgrade.

Q: Can I use the app offline?

A: Yes, with the Stellarium Plus upgrade, a reduced set of data is available for offline observation.

Q: What makes Stellarium Plus different from the base version?

A: Stellarium Plus provides access to an extensive catalog of celestial objects, offline functionality, telescope control, and advanced observing tools.

Q: Does the app support telescope control?

A: Yes, Stellarium Plus allows users to control GOTO telescopes compatible with NexStar, SynScan, or LX200 protocols via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.

Q: Is Stellarium suitable for beginners?

A: Absolutely! Its minimalist interface and easy-to-use features make it ideal for both beginners and experienced astronomers.

Version History
v1.13.2 ---- 13 Feb 2025
Bug fixes and translations improvements. We are happy to hear from you and get your feedback!
v1.13.1 ---- 16 Jan 2025
Added support for inter-planetary space probes like JWST, Voyager 1 & 2, New Horizons, Gaia, etc.
Improved time precision of several calendar events.
Many other bug fixes and translations improvements. We are happy to hear from you and get your feedback!

v1.13.0 ---- 11 Dec 2024
Major improvements to the calendar and events view.
Improved eclipse time precision.
Added detailed descriptions of events with matching sky annotations.
Added calendar events for transits, occultation, and greatest elongation.
Many other bug fixes and translations improvements.