SkyWiki - world of astronomy

SkyWiki - world of astronomy SkyWiki brings astronomy images, news, and learning tools to your Android device. Swipe through the sky map, check events with a lunar calendar, and view Sun, Moon, and planet paths.

SkyWiki - world of astronomy

SkyWiki is a hub for striking space imagery, astronomy updates, and practical information. In one place, you can explore facts and visuals about stars, planets, and other objects in the sky.

If you’re looking for the newest stories about the night sky, SkyWiki is built to help. It includes a wide library of images and background information, along with a clean, user-friendly interface that makes learning feel simple.

You can swipe through the sky images to compare different views, and use the built-in calendar to see what the sky looks like at a specific time of day.

Features

Skymap

Think of this as a “time travel” view of the heavens. The Skymap lets you move forward or backward along the time scale to observe how the sky changes at a chosen moment.

With this feature, you can visualize key objects including:

• Major planets
• Constellations
• Brightest stars



• Messier objects

Calendar

Stay on top of important astronomy moments. Use the calendar to browse upcoming events such as:

• Lunar Phases
• Eclipses
• Equinoxes / Solstices
• Moon Apogee / Perigee
• Moon–Planet Conjunctions
• Planetary events
• Meteor showers

Periscope

Periscope shows how the Sun and Moon rise and set, or how they move across the sky, based on your current location and a specific time of day. You’ll also find the rise and set times for planets alongside the Sun and Moon.

Astronomy News

A single place for major happenings. This section collects astronomy-related news from popular sources as events unfold, so you can quickly catch what’s new.

Astronomy Photos

Explore a photo gallery filled with captivating images of celestial bodies. Swipe through stunning shots and let your curiosity guide the next discovery.

What’s New in the Latest Version (0.8.18)

Dec 18, 2021

• Resolved an issue related to news feed loading.
• Added the Milky Way band to the Skymap.
• Introduced a filter for the reference grid and stars in the Skymap.
• Updated events for 2021.
• General bug fixes.

Summary

Overall, SkyWiki brings together multiple ways to explore the wonders of the night sky—images, events, news, and interactive viewing tools. It encourages curiosity and helps build a community of people eager to learn about astronomy and spend more time discovering celestial phenomena.