Star Walk 2 Pro - Stargazing & Astronomy Learning

Star Walk 2 Pro: Explore the Night Sky Anytime is a stargazing application designed for both seasoned astronomy enthusiasts and newcomers. Discover celestial bodies anytime and anywhere, locate planets, and familiarize yourself with constellations and various other sky phenomena. Star Walk 2 serves as an excellent resource for identifying stars and planets in real time using an interactive map.

Main features:

★ This constellation finder displays a real-time visualization of the night sky on your device’s screen based on the direction you are facing.* Navigate by swiping across the screen to move your view, pinch to zoom out, or stretch to zoom in. Utilizing Star Walk 2 makes night sky observation incredibly accessible for everyone.

★ Experience augmented reality stargazing with Star Walk 2. Observe stars, constellations, planets, satellites, and more through AR technology. Simply point your device towards the heavens, press the camera icon, and the app will use your camera to overlay known celestial objects over what you see in the sky.

★ Gain insights about the solar system, including details on constellations, stars, comets, asteroids, spacecraft, and nebulas as you track their positions on the sky map in real time. Locate any celestial object using a unique pointer displayed on the star and planet map.

★ Our sky guide enhances your understanding of constellations’ sizes and locations in the night sky. Enjoy 3D models of constellations, view them from various angles, and read their intriguing stories and facts related to astronomy.**

★ By tapping on a clock icon located at the upper-right corner of the interface, you can select any date and time, allowing you to fast-forward or rewind and witness the night sky as it changes dynamically. This ensures a thrilling stargazing experience!

★ In addition to exploring the star and planet map, investigate deep-sky objects, space satellites live, meteor showers, and comprehensive information about the solar system.** The app’s night mode enhances nighttime sky watching, bringing the stars, constellations, and satellites into closer view than you might expect.

★ Stay updated on recent developments in astronomy and outer space with the “What’s New” section within the app, which highlights noteworthy astronomical occurrences over time.

Star Walk 2 serves as an exceptional tool for discovering constellations, stars, and planets, making it suitable for users of all ages—from casual stargazers to those with a serious interest in astronomy. It also functions as a valuable educational resource for teachers during science lessons focused on natural sciences and space exploration.

Astronomy app Star Walk 2 is utilized in the tourism industry:

‘Rapa Nui Stargazing’ on Easter Island employs the app for sky observations throughout its astronomical tours.

‘Nakai Resorts Group’ in the Maldives incorporates the app during their guests' astronomy events.

If you've ever thought, “I want to learn about constellations and identify stars in the night sky,” or if you've pondered, “Is that a star or a planet?” then Star Walk 2 is the stargazing app you’ve been searching for! Delve into astronomy and explore the star and planet map in real time.

*The Star Spotter feature requires devices equipped with a gyroscope and compass to function properly.

Astronomy List to examine:

Stars and Constellations: Sirius, Alpha Centauri, Arcturus, Vega, Capella, Rigel, Spica, Castor.

Planets: Sun, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto.

Dwarf planets and asteroids: Ceres, Makemake, Haumea, Sedna, Eris, Eros.

Meteor showers: Perseids, Lyrids, Aquarids, Geminids, Ursids, etc.

Constellations: Andromeda, Aquarius, Aries, Cancer, Cassiopeia, Libra, Pisces, Scorpius, Ursa Major, and more.

Space missions & satellites: Curiosity, Luna 17, Apollo 11, Apollo 17, SEASAT, ERBS, ISS.

Commence your stargazing journey today with one of the top astronomy apps available!

**Features accessible via In-App purchases.

Star Walk History

Vito Technology presented the first Star Walk for iOS users in November 2008 — almost a year after the first iPhone was released. The idea of developing such an app was in the company since 2001; however, only the sensors implemented in the iPhone helped to realize it.

Eight months after polishing and promoting, Star Walk went to the App Store’s top. In addition to its commercial success, Star Walk was very well received by critics. Since 2009, Star Walk has received various awards, including Apple Design Award and Parents’ Choice Gold Award.

In 2014, Star Walk was released for Android, and shortly after, an update from the original Star Walk - Star Walk 2 - was premiered. The new version received breathtaking visuals, smoother, better control, more content, and 3D models of celestial bodies.

Vito Technology continues to improve the Star Walk apps. Over a decade of existence, Star Walk became a recognizable brand with more than 20 million users worldwide. In 2021, the company presented a brand-new Sky Tonight app to delight both astronomy newcomers and experienced stargazers.

FAQ

How to Use Visual Effects?

Love observing the night sky? Want to look at it in a new way? Make the sky look more dramatic and create a special atmosphere with visual effects of Star Walk 2. Here’s how to do it.

Step 1. Tap the menu icon in the lower right corner of the screen, choose “Settings” and go to “Visual effects”. You will see all visual effects available in Star Walk 2.

Step 2. Decide whether you want to enable/disable atmosphere, horizon, water, constellation flare and meteor showers.

You can manage visual effects in the settings of the app at any time.

What to do if sky objects in the app are displaced from their true positions?

If the representation of the sky on your screen seems to be inaccurate, try the following steps.

Step 1. Make sure that Star Walk 2 is allowed access to your location data.

Step 2. Calibrate your device by moving it in a figure eight pattern three to five times.

Step 3. If the problem remains, try manual calibration. Find a prominent and bright object in the sky above you – like the Sun, the Moon, Venus, or Jupiter. It’s better to lower the magnitude in the app’s settings so that only the brightest objects are left on the screen. Touch the screen with two fingers and drag the sky horizontally until the celestial object you’ve chosen corresponds with its representation in the app. Due to technical restrictions, you’ll probably have to repeat the procedure every time you open the app.