Why limit yourself to your small screen on the phone? Run SkyPortal, an app by Celestron, best experienced on your PC or Mac with BlueStacks, the world’s #1 Android emulator.
About the App
Ever found yourself staring up at the stars and wishing you knew what you were looking at? SkyPortal from Celestron takes your stargazing to a whole new level. Whether you’re a complete beginner or a well-seasoned space nerd, this app turns your device into a pocket-sized planetarium. From charting distant galaxies to identifying constellations above your backyard, you’ll find SkyPortal to be both fun and loaded with info you never knew you wanted.
App Features
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Explore the Universe Your Way
Browse a whopping list of celestial objects—think 120,000+ stars, planets, nebulae, galaxies, star clusters, and even comets. Not to mention, you can follow satellites like the ISS zipping by overhead. -
Personalized Sky Tours
Want to know what’s happening in the sky tonight based on where you are? The app dishes out a customized observing list so you don’t miss the best sights. -
Time Machine for Stargazers
Curious about what the sky looked like 100 years ago, or how it’ll look on some future night? Fast-forward or rewind the night sky and see for yourself. -
Interactive Compass Mode
Hold up your device and move it around—your screen mirrors the real sky, labeling stars, planets, constellations and more. Great for learning by doing. -
Detailed Object Info
Dive into hundreds of photos and listen to hours of audio commentary. You get the history, science, and mythology behind each astronomical object. The stories are surprisingly addictive. -
Night Vision Mode
Switch on this mode to save your eyesight when you’re outdoors at night. Handy if you plan on spending serious time under the stars. -
Control Your Celestron Telescope
If you’ve got a compatible Celestron WiFi telescope, you can control it right from the app. Tap an object and let the telescope automatically center it in your eyepiece, with smooth and accurate alignment. -
See Celestial Events in Action
Watch real-time animations of eclipses, transits, conjunctions, and even those rare cosmic events you might otherwise miss. -
Story & Science for All
Each item in the app’s database comes with detailed descriptions, so you get a mix of science, myths, and fun facts. -
Made for Multiple Languages
SkyPortal supports several major languages, making it accessible for users worldwide. -
Works Great on Your Desktop with BlueStacks
Prefer a bigger view? Experience SkyPortal on your desktop through BlueStacks for a more immersive session.
Eager to take your app experience to the next level? Start right away by downloading BlueStacks on your PC or Mac.
