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Life & fun · August 14, 2018

Sky Guide

Incredibly beautiful AR augmented map of the stars

Sky Guide launched on August 14, 2018 with 88 votes, #435 of 2,619 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 8 years on.

What it does

Sky Guide makes stargazing simple. Just hold it overhead to automatically find stars, constellations, planets, satellites and more. With so many fun and powerful features, there is something for all ages and experience levels! Zoom-in and look at the stars in detail, get detailed information and never forget the name of that constellation again!

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Study thousands of stars, comets, and satellites with Fifth Star Labs’ stunningly gorgeous astronomy app. Using a built-in compass, Sky Guide lets you easily locate constellations and other celestial bodies—or you can simply hold up your device and learn more about what’s in front of you via dramatic photos and detailed descriptions. A stirring soundtrack and a time-lapse feature that shows where the moon and other objects will be later make your stargazing experience even more enchanting. Study thousands of stars, comets, and satellites with Fifth Star Labs’ stunningly gorgeous astronomy app. Using a built-in compass, Sky Guide lets you easily locate constellations and other celestial…from apps.apple.com

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