SkySafari 8 Pro is an education app developed by Simulation Curriculum Corp.
Download Statistics
SkySafari 8 Pro has been downloaded 4.6 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 170 times.
User Ratings
SkySafari 8 Pro is rated 4.00 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 190 ratings.
App Information
SkySafari 8 Pro costs $34.99. The last update was on March 12, 2026.
Technical Requirements
The app has a content rating of Everyone. The APK has been available on Google Play since March 2026.
Description by Simulation Curriculum Corp.(from Google Play)
SkySafari 8 Pro sets a new standard for mobile astronomy. Built on the most complete astronomical database ever put on a phone, it delivers unmatched accuracy, powerful observing and planning tools, seamless telescope and Alpaca camera control, and a beautifully refined interface. Whether you're exploring from your backyard or planning an all-night session, SkySafari 8 Pro gives you the clarity, precision, and reliability that serious observers depend on.
What’s New in Version 8
+ UI Themes - Customize your experience with five new UI color themes. Instantly change the look of the app with a fresh visual palette.
+ ASCOM ALPACA Camera Support - Connect and control ALPACA-compatible astronomy cameras directly from SkySafari.
+ SmartEye Support - Seamless integration with SmartEye for enhanced imaging workflows.
+ Image Gallery - Import your own images from AstroBin, FITS files, local storage, URLs, or an ALPACA camera. Includes basic editing tools.
+ Plate Solving - Quickly plate-solve imported images and place them directly onto the sky chart.
+ Lunar Surface Outlines - Explore the Moon like never before with detailed outlines for maria, craters, mountains, and more.
+ Appulses in Events Finder - Find precise moments when the Moon or planets pass close to the Pleiades, other planets, or stars of a chosen magnitude. Also includes transit and occultation search capabilities.
+ Rotatable FOV Indicator - Rotate the field of view to any angle - perfect for matching your camera orientation.
+ Observing Conditions (Premium) - Get observer-focused hourly forecasts, including best viewing windows, seeing index, and sky quality metrics.
If you're new to SkySafari 8 Pro, here’s what you can do:
+ Point & Identify - Hold your device to the sky and instantly identify stars, constellations, planets, satellites, and more.
+ Travel Through Time - Simulate the sky up to 5 million years backward or forward. Animate meteor showers, conjunctions, eclipses, and other events.
+ Telescope Control - Control your telescope and manage your observing sessions with advanced planning and logging tools. Supports ASCOM ALPACA, INDI, and StarSense Explorer.
+ Events Finder - Use the powerful search engine to find upcoming astronomical events visible from your location - tonight or far into the future.
+ Cloud Sync (Optional) - Securely back up observing data to LiveSky and access it across your devices or through LiveSky.com.
+ Augmented Reality (AR) Mode - View the sky with an AR overlay for an immersive experience.
+ Night Vision Mode - Preserve dark-adapted vision while you observe.
+ Orbit Mode - Leave Earth behind and fly through the solar system.
+ Galaxy View - See where deep-sky objects lie within the Milky Way.
Requires Android 12 or later.
Terms of Use: https://play.google.com/about/play-terms/ Privacy Policy: https://www.livesky.com/privacy.html
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I don't really like the fact that I can't edit the toolbar while in portrait mode. That's the mode I lock the screen to. Please change this or tell me how I can change it without going to landscape mode.
★★★★★Aaron Mellema· Aug 1, 2026
Probably one of the best astronomy apps available. It includes pretty much all the objects you would ever want to observe and provides a lot of info and tools to plan you next session. Also, great for astrophotography
★★★★☆John Sillasen· Oct 31, 2026
Still the best planetarium app out there at any price - especially over the free ones. Not a big fan of the new menu system, that's why I knocked a star off the rating.
★★★★★Kokoro San· Oct 15, 2026
I have been use Sky safari 6 until 8… the version 8 menu is not friendly as version 7, always need press menu and go in find the date time function still prefer version 7 easy, please make the AR view can zoom in and set Center view, user can slew to object or manually to object while their phone are attached on telescope. 🙏 it can make user more fast and easy experience finding object.
★★☆☆☆Sultan AlKhulaifi· Apr 13, 2026
Setting the location to Makkah - KSA, on 25/09/1908, the sun upper limp crossess the horizon at 5:48 PM! While sunset is at 6:21 PM!!! This is a difference of approximately 33 minutes, which cannot be explained by time zone or refraction. I am confused because it gives correct results for today's sunset. Am I doing something wrong! 🤔
★★☆☆☆Peter Wilde· Aug 15, 2026
It only loads on one device. Menu hard to use. Only able to load onto one device. Menu hard to work with smart scope. Only loads onto one device. Menu hard to use with smart scope.
★☆☆☆☆Chris Colvin· Oct 20, 2026
Paid the $49.99/year for the premium features, and the day after I purchased the hour by hour forecast/observing conditions fail. Tried on multiple flagship devices. Insane to charge a yearly fee for something that fails a day after purchase. I'll be reverting to Sky safari 6 Pro and cancelling my subscription. Can't own anything anymore... always a subscription model now. Super disappointed. Don't recommend.
★☆☆☆☆Tom Beauchamp· Jun 25, 2026
Update: already had reached out to support, but there still has been no reply to the ticket. Updated to latest version, now says "unable to import image" along with "unrecognized file type". It shouldn't be opening for .wav files at all. App associated itself with .wav files for some stupid reason, but then crashes with "unrecognized file type". The "open supported links" option is already disabled, but this app still was opening .wavs so ended up having to uninstall the app to fix it.
★☆☆☆☆Douglas Holt· Mar 21, 2026
Sky Safari 8 Pro launches to a black screen, and exits when you click Tonight. It's not functional on Google Pixel 7 standard running Android 16. Sky Safari 7 Pro runs perfectly.
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Frequently asked questions about SkySafari 8 Pro
Is SkySafari 8 Pro free?
No. SkySafari 8 Pro costs $34.99 on Google Play.
Is SkySafari 8 Pro still available?
Yes. SkySafari 8 Pro is on Google Play, and the last update we saw was on March 12, 2026.
Does SkySafari 8 Pro contain ads?
No. Google Play does not list SkySafari 8 Pro as containing ads.
Is SkySafari 8 Pro suitable for children?
Google Play rates the content of SkySafari 8 Pro as suitable for everyone.
How many times has SkySafari 8 Pro been installed?
Google Play lists 1,000+ installs for SkySafari 8 Pro.
How do people rate SkySafari 8 Pro?
SkySafari 8 Pro scores 4.00 out of 5 stars, from 187 ratings on Google Play.
Who made SkySafari 8 Pro?
SkySafari 8 Pro was developed by Simulation Curriculum Corp. It is listed in the education category on Google Play.
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