SkySafari 8 Pro

What's New

Features:
- Custom Panorama
- Off-Earth Observing
- SkyPortal Enhancements
Improvements:
- Moon age and lunar magnitude.
- Planetary photometry
- Added additional non-Earth observing
- Improved support for Origin mosaics
Fixes:
- AstroBin imports to download the final image revision
- SmartEye settings launch behavior
- SmartEye date/time formatting issues.
- Night vision fixes
- Fixed drift warning issues.
- SmartEye control

About this app

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.

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How to Download SkySafari 8 Pro APK

1. Enter the package name com.simulationcurriculum.skysafari8pro on the APK Downloader homepage.
2. Select your device architecture (ARM64 recommended for modern devices).
3. Click Download to get the merged APK file.
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