Stellarium Mobile - Star Map

Explore the sky from your phone

Stellarium Mobile - Star Map is a pocket planetarium for people who want to identify stars, planets and other celestial objects while learning how the night sky is arranged. It suits beginners who need help finding their way around, as well as amateur astronomers looking for a more detailed reference during observations. The app is published by Noctua Software and belongs to the Education category.

Point, identify and learn

Using the phone’s compass and motion sensors, Stellarium can match the on-screen sky with the direction you are facing. This makes it easier to connect visible stars with their names and locate planets or constellations without relying on a printed chart. Object information helps turn casual viewing into a more structured astronomy lesson.

A detailed digital planetarium

The app includes realistic views of the solar system, including major planets and their satellites. Its catalogue also reaches far beyond the brightest stars, with deep-sky data suitable for users who want to investigate less familiar objects. Different constellation traditions add cultural context by showing that civilizations have not all grouped and named the stars in the same way.

Useful for regular observing

A red-light night mode is designed to reduce the impact of a bright phone screen when you are outside after dark. More advanced users can use the Plus upgrade to control compatible GoTo telescopes through Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, linking the digital map with physical equipment.

What users think

With a 4.77 rating from about 291,800 reviews and more than 10 million installs, Stellarium Mobile - Star Map has a substantial Android user base. It is a good fit for anyone who wants a clear way to study the sky, prepare for stargazing, or explore astronomy at their own pace.