Stellarium Mobile - Star Map

What Stellarium Mobile does

Stellarium Mobile - Star Map is a mobile planetarium for identifying and exploring objects in the night sky. Point a phone toward the sky and the app uses the device’s compass and motion sensors to align its map with the view. It is suited to beginners learning constellations, families exploring astronomy, and amateur observers who want a reference while stargazing.

Useful for learning and observation

The app provides information on stars, planets, satellites, and other deep-sky objects, with a catalog intended to support both casual viewing and more detailed study. It also includes 3D views of major planets and their moons, plus constellation illustrations from different sky cultures. A night mode with a red-light display is designed to reduce disruption to dark-adapted vision during outdoor observation.

• Real-time sky map aligned with the phone’s sensors
• Details for celestial objects and constellations
• Planet and satellite views in three dimensions
• Alternative constellation traditions for broader context
• Optional telescope control features for compatible equipment

Who it suits

Stellarium Mobile works best for people who want more than a static star chart but do not need a specialist desktop setup. New users can use it to match visible stars with names and patterns, while experienced hobbyists can browse deeper catalogs and plan observations. Telescope control is available through the Plus upgrade, so that function is more relevant to users with compatible GOTO equipment.

Publisher and reception

The listed developer is Noctua Software, and the app is categorized under Education. With a rating of 4.77 from 291,800 reviews and 10,000,000+ installs, it has broad adoption among Android users interested in astronomy.