April is Global Astronomy Month. The following apps offer fun and educational ways to learn more about the stars. <\/p>\n
Star Walk -- 5 Stars Astronomy Guide ($2.99) Point the Star Walk app toward the sky, and it will identify the stars, planets and constellations in your line of sight. (Mobilewalla Score: 97\/100) <\/p>\n
Redshift -- Astronomy ($11.99) An extraordinary 3-D encyclopedia of the vast majority of explored space objects, including 500 galaxies. (Score: 88\/100) <\/p>\n
Solar Telescope HD ($1.99) Provides a safe means to observe the sun's changes in real time. (Score: 77\/100) <\/p>\n
Astronomy 101 By WAGmob ($1.99)* A learning tool designed to help students of astronomy learn the basics and test their knowledge. (Score: 69\/100) <\/p>\n
Astronomy Challenge (Free) Test your knowledge of astronomy with this fun quiz. (Score: 66\/100)Android apps <\/p>\n
Sky Map (Free) Identify objects in the sky instantly with Sky Map. Simply point your device at the sky, and it will give information about what's above you. (Mobilewalla Score: 98\/100)NASA App (Free)* Follow the amazing discoveries and view the most recent images collected by the NASA team. (Score: 95\/100) <\/p>\n
Mobile Observatory -- Astronomy ($4.49) A sophisticated tool for astronomy fans featuring a live sky map and alerts for special events that are worth viewing. (Score: 90\/100) <\/p>\n
Space Images (Free)* View stunning photographs of the universe's wonders, brought to you by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. (Score 88\/100) <\/p>\n
Sun Surveyor ($6.49)* Real-time and predicted explanations of the position, light intensity and angles of the sun; this app is a great help to photographers. (Score: 81\/100)An asterisk* denotes availability on Apple and Android. <\/p>\n
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