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:: HIGHLY RECOMMENDED :: Read Our Full Review >>When someone new asks to see what an iPhone can do, all of us have a list of apps prepared to wow them. Some of these apps may be useful, some may be beautiful, and some may have changed our lives. Star Walk is a gorgeous, dynamic application that, while it may not be technically useful to some, will tease your eyes skyward on clear, starry nights.
What's New
- New music by Astropilot- Corrected the info about the Sun
- Fixed crashes connected with HIP catalog
- Fixed the bug with info box while Star Spotter is activated
- Unfortunately, HIP catalog is no longer available for devices older than iPhone 3Gs
App Description
*** Dragon launched by SpaceX can be tracked in Star Walk! ****** Parents' Choice 2012 Gold Award ***
*** Webby Awards 2012 Nominee in Education and Reference category ***
*** Winner of Apple Design Award 2010 for the iPad version***
*** Featured by Apple on Best Apps of 2009, 2010 and in iPad TV commercials***
Do you like stars? Star Walk is a stellar augmented reality app that labels all the stars, constellations, and satellites you point your iPhone at. You can track the ISS, find out what constellation you’ve been looking at from your bedroom window and get a lot of exciting and educative information. Combine that with the amazing Apple Design Award winning graphics and highest quality content, you get the magic so highly praised by our customers:
“This app is one of the main reasons I bought an iPhone. It does not disappoint. It was my first app download.” by Meat horse
“This app is amazing and so accurate, it's unbelievable. Whoever created it is a genius. I have to take an atmosphere and space class and the app helped me study, learn every single constellation, as well as other things like moon phases and everything. I can't say enough about it! Also, the graphics are incredible :)” by Maura&Emmy
“THIS APP IS AWESOME!! It can help you study where stars, constellations are, and where sattilites are too! It's really cool and educational.” by Googleplexes
“Best graphics and info you can get. Tons of info and events. MUST HAVE!!!” by Tony_Buttony
MAIN FEATURES:
- Augmented Reality for iPhone 4 and 4th gen iPod Touch
- Star Spotter - real time motion tracking tells you what stars are above you in the sky;
- Satellites Tracking - never miss ISS flying over your head again;
- Time Machine - see what the sky looks like at any moment in the past or future;
- Calendar of Celestial Events: plan stargazing without leaving your favorite app.
- Picture of the Day - stunning pictures from deep space;
- Night Mode - preserve your dark vision to see more stars;
- Search - wondering where Jupiter is right now? Arrow will guide you to it;
- Big Screen - connect a second display to view the sky on a big screen.
+ AirPrint, Moon Phases, Info, View from any location, TelRad, Sharing, Bookmarks, and more!
*No internet connection required*
WHAT EXPERTS SAY:
"When someone new asks to see what an iPhone can do, all of us have a list of apps prepared to wow them. Star Walk is a gorgeous, dynamic application that will tease your eyes skyward on clear, starry nights". - Billy Miller, 148apps.com
''This is the best stargazing iPhone application I have come across.'' Matt Sawyers, The iPhone Blog
''Star Walk is probably the prettiest of the astronomy guides available for the iPhone and iPod touch.'' TUAW
"I’ve been playing with Star Walk for a couple weeks now and it’s definitely become a favorite app to use for stargazing as well as to show off some of my iPhone’s capabilities to friends and curious strangers." Cultofmac
ATTENTION:
Please note that if you have iPhone 3 or 3rd gen iPod Touch, Star Walk won’t be able to track your motions in real time.
Vito Technology is a member of Moms with Apps, a collaborative group of family-friendly developers seeking to promote quality apps for kids and families.
Recommended Ages: all
Categories: Environment, Science
App Changes
May 17, 2012 New version 5.7.4
May 06, 2012 Price Decrease: $2.99 -> $0.99
April 20, 2012 New version 5.7.2
April 05, 2012 Price Decrease: $2.99 -> $1.99
November 05, 2008 Initial Release



