SkySafari

SkySafari is an awesome astronomy app designed for macOS that gives you all the tools you need to explore the stars and planets. With its cool OpenGL engine, it can help you see the hidden wonders of the Universe right on your Mac.

Explore Celestial Objects

This version of SkySafari is part of a three-part suite and comes packed with info on about 46,000 stars, along with 220 nebulae, galaxies, and star clusters. That's a lot of celestial knowledge at your fingertips!

Check Out Our Solar System

SkySafari lets you dive into our Solar System. You can check out major planets, satellites, comets, and asteroids using real images from NASA's spacecraft. It's like having a mini planetarium right on your computer!

Dive Deep into Astronomy

The app doesn't just show pretty pictures; it also packs tons of scientific info edited by professional astronomers about stars, planets, and more. Want to see what the sky looked like from a hill in Paris a million years ago? You can do that!

Amazing Images from Space

You'll find hundreds of stunning images taken by famous astro-photographers and missions like those from the Hubble Space Telescope or NASA astronauts. These visuals really bring space to life.

Experience Time Flow

A standout feature is Time Flow! This uses VCR controls to animate how the night sky changes over years in just seconds. Imagine watching stars move across the sky without waiting for ages!

User-Friendly Interface

Don't worry if you're new to astronomy—SkySafari has an easy-to-use interface packed with handy features like searching for celestial objects and manipulating images. Most important actions are right there in the upper toolbar too!

Your Astronomy Encyclopedia

In short, SkySafari is like a travel guide and encyclopedia rolled into one for anyone who loves astronomy. If you're keen on learning about the Universe using your Mac, definitely check out SkySafari.