Any space-loving backyard astronomer should have a trusted sky map to reference when stargazing or peering through the viewfinder of their telescope, and app developers have stepped up to offer a wide ...

Sky Tonight – Star Gazer Guide is an app that has been designed to encompass all your interstellar exploration needs. Equipped with a free version, you can expand the app's functions for $0.99 a month ...

There are myriad astronomy apps for exploring the sky on mobile devices. With a few swipes of your finger, these apps can help you identify objects, take you on a tour of the night sky and even plan ...

These days, backyard stargazers use smartphone and tablet apps instead of telescopes to discover a wealth of information on the location and identity of planets, stars, and galaxies. Mobile apps can ...

There are plenty of star charts around the app store that feature augmented reality, where you tilt your iOS device toward the sky and the app reveals what planets and stars are in your field of view.

Mars will be brighter in the sky than usual on Friday, brighter than it has appeared in 15 years. To see the red planet, you’ll want a stargazing app that can help you to view “Mars at opposition,” ...

All products featured on WIRED are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Sky Map uses your phone's ...

Two meteor showers will dazzle the night sky this month, along with a brilliant super harvest moon starting next week. The Draconids and the Orionids are the two major meteor showers happening in ...