Life & fun · February 16, 2025
Space Gate: AR Solar System & Astronomy
AR Astronomy App, BlackHole Simulator, Astronomy News & More
What it does
Embark on an AR cosmic journey! Get up-close with planets & moons, snap HD photos, simulate black holes, and dive into captivating astronomy tales. Enjoy our real-life Planets Parade and watch Starship launches LIVE. Add NASA’s APOD widget to your home screen.
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