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SkySafari 8 Pro

4+ v8.1.2 Recorded price: $34.99 App Store →
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IPA Analysis
Technical Specs
Bundle ID com.simulationcurriculum.SkySafari8Pro
Version 8.1.2
App Store Size 2.4 GB
Minimum iOS 18.6
Devices iPhone, iPad, iPod touch
Catalog release date 2025-12-10
Latest recorded version date 2026-11-04
Features & Support
Advisory 4+
Languages (14)
EN, FR, DE, EL, HI, ID, IT, JA, KO, PT, RU, ZH, ES, TH
Top In App Purchases
SkySafari Premium Monthly $5.99
SkySafari Premium $49.99
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Preview

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Description

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. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.livesky.com/privacy.html

What's New

Version 8.1.2 2026-11-04
This update restores Astro Weather forecasts, improves search and the sky catalogs, and fixes several other issues reported since 8.1.1. BUG FIXES - Fixed Ast...

Technical Analysis

Package Overview Basic metadata
Bundle ID com.simulationcurriculum.SkySafari8Pro
Current Version 8.1.2
Minimum iOS 18.6
Package Size App Store Size
Package Metadata 1 / 7 version records
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Price History (USA store)

4 recorded price change points. These are historical observations, not a guarantee of the current price.

Recorded prices in USA (USD)
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49.99USD
24.99USD
49.99USD
34.99USD

Developer Information

Known Version Records

1 version record with stored package metadata • 7 known version records

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Archived versions of SkySafari 8 Pro
Details Version / IDs Version date Action
SkySafari 8 Pro icon
Not archived
App Store ID: 894406393 Unknown Paid / Arcade
SkySafari 8 Pro icon
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App Store ID: 890355579 Unknown Paid / Arcade
SkySafari 8 Pro icon
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App Store ID: 888683641 Unknown Paid / Arcade
SkySafari 8 Pro icon
2.4 GB
v8.1.1
App Store ID: 884252788Build: 8.1.1
2026-09-01 16:50:00 Paid / Arcade
SkySafari 8 Pro icon
Not archived
App Store ID: 883723871 Unknown Paid / Arcade
SkySafari 8 Pro icon
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App Store ID: 882650455 Unknown Paid / Arcade
SkySafari 8 Pro icon
Not archived
App Store ID: 878210356 Unknown Paid / Arcade