Find your bearings
Explore an interactive map of stars, planets and constellations. Use guided directions and visibility information to understand where to look.
Your night-sky companion · iPhone & iPad
Get to know the sky above you.
That bright point overhead? Start with a name. Explore stars, planets and constellations with AstraScope’s interactive sky map, then discover the stories and details beyond them.
See the App Store for current pricing, purchases and device requirements.
- Stars & planets
- Constellations
- Satellites & deep sky
Your first session
One patch of sky.
One thing to learn.
Start with a small question, not every tool at once. The sky map and object details give you a practical place to begin.
Match your view
Check the map’s observing location and time before comparing it with the sky. A preview of another time or place will show a different view.
Learn to read the mapPick one bright target
Choose a star, planet or constellation on the map, then use its directions and visibility information to decide where to look. A clear horizon matters more than a long target list.
Choose a simple first session
Decode an azimuth and altitudeLook, then learn
Compare what you see with the map and open the object’s details. If it is hidden by cloud or your horizon, choose another target or return on a clearer night.
Understand the conditions
Check the App Store and the app for current access, optional purchases and billing terms. This walkthrough is not a claim that every feature is free.
From a first glance to a closer look
Make the night sky less unfamiliar.
Follow your curiosity
Open object details and survey imagery to learn about galaxies, nebulae and other deep-sky objects beyond a point of light.
Plan your observing
Explore satellites and meteor showers alongside the sky map. Use the app’s observing tools to prepare for a session outdoors.
A map helps you locate an object; it cannot make that object visible. Weather, your horizon, light pollution, the Moon and your equipment all affect the view.
A little preparation, a better first night
Start with your eyes.
Keep it simple.
You don’t need a telescope to begin. Our first-night guide covers choosing a safe spot, reading a sky map and setting realistic expectations for what you might see.
Read the beginner’s guideThe field guide
One question.
A clearer next step.
Read a sky map
Connect time, location and a small pattern to the real view.
Work with city skies
Compare spots safely and choose targets that fit the conditions.
Start without a telescope
A repeatable learning session using just your eyes and a map.
Investigate a moving light
Record clues without turning a guess into an identification.
Plan around the Moon
Read phase, local timing and weather together.
Before you head outside
A few good questions.
Is AstraScope available for my device?
AstraScope is available on the App Store for iPhone and iPad. Check the listing for the current operating-system requirements and regional availability.
Do I need a telescope?
Not to get started. Bright stars, some planets and the Moon are possible naked-eye targets when they are above your horizon and conditions allow. Binoculars or a telescope can reveal additional detail. Read our beginner’s guide before your first session.
What should I try after downloading?
Start with the first-session walkthrough: check the map’s location and time, choose one bright target, and explore its details. This site does not run the app, identify what is above you, or promise that a target will be visible.
Where can I check pricing and subscription terms?
The App Store listing and the app’s purchase screen show current options for your account and region. Check the full billing period, renewal terms and any offer eligibility before confirming a purchase. We do not quote fixed prices or promise a trial on this website.
Will the website show what is visible tonight?
No. This website introduces the app and provides general guidance. The screenshot is a dated example, not a live sky map or weather report. Use your observing location and time in the app, and check local conditions before travelling. Our weather guide explains forecast times, missing values and observing scores.
Where can I get help?
Our support page lists practical checks and the details to include when contacting the studio.
One clear night. A new perspective.