“Even today the most jaded city dweller can be unexpectedly moved upon encountering a clear night sky studded with thousands of twinkling stars. When it happens to me after all these years it still takes my breath away.”
– Carl Sagan
Explore the Night Sky at Home
Beginning your journey into accessible astronomy can feel overwhelming, so here are some free, helpful resources to guide you as you get started:
Sky & Telescope: Interactive Sky Chart
Easily explore the night sky by entering your location, date, and time to get a personalized star map highlighting the constellations visible to you.
Night Sky App
iPhone users can turn their device into a pocket-sized planetarium with this Webby Award-winning app – an Editor’s Choice favorite.
Use it anytime, day or night: just point your phone at the sky to explore a stunning 3D map of the stars and constellations above.
Stellarium Mobile
Gaze at the stars with Stellarium Mobile, your gateway to a realistic and precise simulation of the night sky.
Clear Dark Sky
This map helps you share the best places to observe the night sky.
Astrospheric
Explore advanced weather tools tailored to support all your stargazing adventures.
Light Pollution Map
This basic tool helps you check the ideal conditions for stargazing and planet spotting.
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