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- 4.75
- 816 ratings
- Last updated
- June 19, 2025
- Size
- 471.7 MB
Users love it: 4.7 stars from 816 ratings.
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By USM, from the App StoreDescription by USM Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
The Sky – Astronomy, a powerful and easy-to-use planetarium – your daily companion for observing the sky!
Which star is this? Where do I find Mars? Is it the ISS up there? Hold your smartphone or tablet up to the sky and see which planets, stars, or constellations are above you.
Where is Jupiter and how can I find my zodiac in the sky? The Sky shows you the position of celestial objects in the sky with just a few taps. Get close-up views not only of near-Earth planets and moons, but also experience deep-space objects in stunning detail.
What do the Saturnian moons look like? The Sky takes you on a breath-taking journey into the infinite realms of outer space. Fly to planets, stars, and other celestial bodies and let the app tell you about our Universe.
What is a solar eclipse and what does an opposition of Mars mean? The Sky answers your questions with stunning animations and insightful explanations. Thus, even beginners will be able to understand the mechanics and to visually imagine the most important celestial events.
No matter if you are a beginner or amateur astronomer, child or adult - with the intuitive app The Sky, everyone will immediately understand the sky - without much prior knowledge and long training.
Shine with your knowledge of the sky, around the campfire or on night walks: with The Sky, astronomy will always be a pleasure! Discover the joy of watching the skies and the age-old fascination with space that has inspired mankind for millennia – and become part of the worldwide Redshift community.
The app contains more than 9,000 stars, 88 constellations, hundreds of moons, asteroids and comets, as well as 200 spectacular deep-sky objects - all with accurate position calculation and motion tracking in real time.
At a glance:
• Recognize the stars and constellations of the night sky
• Identify planets, moons, comets, and satellites and track their paths
• Take breath-taking flights through space to distant stars and colorful nebulae
• See what’s going on in the sky tonight with a direct simulation of the events
• Learn to understand astronomical phenomena and events
New in version 2.0:
• Eclipse Timetable
• Orbits of celestial objects
• Expanded database with 6500 cities worldwide, including 2500 cities in the United States
Were you able to witness the total solar eclipse in North America on April 8, 2024? This app contains everything you need know about this magical event:
• Detailed description of the path of the eclipse in Mexico, the USA and Canada
• Information on how to safely observe a solar eclipse
• Eclipse timetable with the exact times for your location or best viewing position
• Direct simulation of the eclipse in exciting animations
• Sky map with the planets and stars that could be seen during the totality phase
• Illustrated explanations of how a solar eclipse occurs
• Everything about solar eclipses: Explanations and facts, illustrated with pictures and videos
• Location selection via map, location search or GPS or selection of the "best position" for observation
Your thirst for knowledge is not yet satisfied? With the premium subscription, you can activate many additional spaceflights and orbits as well as additional knowledge sections of "Discover astronomy". Here you can find more spectacular images and videos of the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. There is also an eclipse calendar with all solar and lunar eclipses between 1900 and 2100 and a guided tour of the U.S. MARS 2020 mission. This tour includes images and animations of the landing on Mars, as well as of the environment at the landing site of the Mars rover Perseverance.
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Questions or suggestions for improvements:
Mail to support@redshiftsky.com
We are looking forward to your feedback!
For more information on news and updates: redshiftsky.com
www.redshiftsky.com/terms-of-use-the-sky/
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Found in the app by AppBrain- Price
- Free
- App size
- 471.7 MB
- Content rating
- Everyone
Technologies used by The Sky by Redshift
Releases
Updates seen on the App Store- Version
- 2.1.0
- Launched
- June 2021
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About the app and developer
About The Sky by Redshift
The Sky by Redshift is a reference app developed by USM.
User Ratings
The Sky by Redshift is rated 4.75 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 820 ratings.
App Information
The Sky by Redshift is freely available from the App Store. The app size is 471.66 MB. The latest version available is 2.1.0. The last update was on June 19, 2025.
Technical Requirements
The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on the App Store since June 2021.
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Frequently asked questions about The Sky by Redshift
Is The Sky by Redshift free?
Yes. The Sky by Redshift is free on the App Store.
Is The Sky by Redshift still available?
Yes. The Sky by Redshift is on the App Store, and the last update we saw was on June 19, 2025.
How large is The Sky by Redshift?
The Sky by Redshift is 471.66 MB.
Is The Sky by Redshift suitable for children?
App Store rates the content of The Sky by Redshift as suitable for everyone.
How do people rate The Sky by Redshift?
The Sky by Redshift scores 4.75 out of 5 stars, from 816 ratings on the App Store.
Who made The Sky by Redshift?
The Sky by Redshift was developed by USM. It is listed in the reference category on the App Store.
What are the best alternatives to The Sky by Redshift?
People looking at The Sky by Redshift also look at these reference apps: Astronomy Observer, SkyORB Classic Astronomy, Stellar Tour, Our Galaxy, Galaxy Map.