The universe is huge beyond measurement and if you find yourself obsessed with it, then the list with the best Android apps for astronomy will keep you busy for many nights to come.
Best Android Apps For Astronomy
Star Chart
Star Chart has augmented reality integrated into it using which you can point your device over the sky and know where you are looking it. It lets you carry a virtual planetarium in your pocket and provides real time position of the stars, planets among others. The app is very popular and is really interesting to play with.
Google Sky Map
Google not only has the best route map for commuters but a Sky Map that lets you explore planets, grids and you can even use their search feature to find something in the atmosphere that you are curious about.
Astronomy Picture of the Day – APOD
NASA is a favorite place for space explorers and astronomy lovers. You can get one great picture of the day from NASA by using this app which gives you a new space background every day for your smartphone or tablet.
NASA Official App
The official NASA app gives you access to amazing pictures captured by astronauts, latest news, videos, mission data and live television that lets you watch recent rocket take offs. The app is your virtual choice to explore NASA conveniently.
Mobile Observatory
People who love astronomy should definitely check out Mobile Observatory which provides tons of information about planets, stars, meteor showers, comets and other astronomical elements. It notifies of lunar and solar eclipses besides providing detailed information on what you are looking at. A must-have for star gazers!
These were our selections for the best Android apps for astronomy, what are yours?
You can also check out 3D Galaxy Map Lite:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.galaxymap.galaxy
It’s an android mobile version of the map from:
http://www.3dgalaxymap.com/Galaxy