17 Amazing Space Apps To Help Inspire A Love Of Astronomy

17 Amazing Space Apps To Help Inspire A Love Of Astronomy

Do you love space? Were you the kid whose head was always in the clouds? Or have you ever built NASA Apollo Saturn V from legos? Looking at the night sky can inspire anyone. Unfortunately, we can’t yet take a vacation in space. But there are still some opportunities to learn more about our solar system and other worlds. One great way of doing this is using one of the many apps available to teach you more.

What are the best space apps?

The right apps can drive interest in science for a lifetime. We are lucky because there’s tons of tech for learning about astronomy. However, how to choose the one that fits your needs the most?

I prepared a guide to help you. Below, you will find the list of 20 beautiful and useful space apps. This list features our favorites, including tools that map the sky, reveal the wonders of the universe, and even get kids building spaceships or visiting the moon.

Moreover, if you have big dreams like being an astronaut, you should check An Astronaut’s Guide: How to Survive in Space?”

Imagine that you control the entire universe. This app simulates the physics of interacting galaxies as well as computing the gravitational forces between stars. Furthermore, you can change the parameters of the simulation....
It is an interactive space encyclopedia. It lets you explore the solar system through detailed 3D models. It allows you to interact with planets, satellites, moons, comets, and other space objects anytime and anywhere....
It shows you the moon is much more than a smiling face made out of cheese. The app lets you spin the moon and zoom in on anything....
It is not an app, but a free mobile service. It gives you free text or email notifications whenever the International Space Station is visible. Bright enough to be seen even from a city, you'll always know when to look up....
Night Sky is a powerful personal planetarium. You can check out 115,000 new celestial objects, as well as accurate recreations of lunar landing sites....
It is the perfect way to learn the night sky. It always tells you what's in the night sky above you even if it's cloudy out....
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