PlaceInSky

PlaceInSky is a practical sky-watching app that helps you identify stars, planets and satellites in real time using your device sensors and location.

Overview

PlaceInSky offers an interactive sky map, an augmented reality overlay and concise object information to support casual viewers and amateur astronomers.

Key features

• Real-time sky map: Accurate celestial positions based on your time and location.
• Augmented reality view: Point your device to see annotations over the sky.
• Object information: Brief descriptions for stars, constellations and planets.
• Event alerts: Optional notifications for visible passes and notable astronomical events.
• Offline data: Cached sky charts for use when connectivity is limited.

How it works

PlaceInSky uses GPS and device sensors to align the sky map with your view; granting location and camera permissions enables AR and accurate positioning, and minimal setup is required to start observing.