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SkySafari 7 Plus on Windows Pc

Developed By: Simulation Curriculum Corp.

License: Free

Rating: 4,3/5 - 332 votes

Last Updated: April 24, 2024

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Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 7.4.0.0
Size 1 MB
Release Date March 29, 24
Category Education Apps

What's New:
Get ready for the April 8, 2024 Total Solar Eclipse! This exciting update includes for a limited time:+ Interactive 2024 Total Solar Eclipse Map: Find your... [see more]

Description from Developer:
SkySafari 7 Plus goes beyond most basic stargazing apps by providing you with a full-featured space simulator with telescope control. If you are looking to dive deeper into astron... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download SkySafari 7 Plus and install on Windows PC. SkySafari 7 Plus is free Education app, developed by Simulation Curriculum Corp.. Latest version of SkySafari 7 Plus is 7.4.0.0, was released on 2024-03-29 (updated on 2024-04-24). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 5,000. Overall rating of SkySafari 7 Plus is 4,3. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 332 users, 21 users had rated it 5*, 222 users had rated it 1*.

How to install SkySafari 7 Plus on Windows?

Instruction on how to install SkySafari 7 Plus on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install SkySafari 7 Plus on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install SkySafari 7 Plus using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "SkySafari 7 Plus" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install SkySafari 7 Plus on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "SkySafari 7 Plus" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Other versions available: 7.4.0.0.

Download SkySafari 7 Plus 7.4.0.0 on Windows PC – 1 MB

SkySafari 7 Plus goes beyond most basic stargazing apps by providing you with a full-featured space simulator with telescope control. If you are looking to dive deeper into astronomy, start your journey with the #1 recommend app for amateur astronomers since 2009.

Note that there is no discount upgrade path from SkySafari 7 Plus to SkySafari 7 Pro. Choose carefully!

Here's what’s new in version 7:

+ Complete support for Android 10 and up. Version 7 brings a new and immersive stargazing experience.

+ Events Finder - go to the new Events section to unlock a powerful search engine that finds astronomical events visible tonight and far into the future. The finder dynamically generates a listing of moon phases, eclipses, planetary moon events, meteor showers and planetary phenomenon such as conjunctions, elongations and oppositions.

+ Notifications - the notifications section has been completely revamped to allow you to customize and manage which events trigger an alert notification on your device.

+ Telescope Support - telescope control is at the heart of SkySafari. Version 7 takes a giant leap forward by supporting ASCOM Alpaca and INDI. These next generation control protocols allow you to effortlessly connect to hundreds of compatible astronomical devices.

+ OneSky - allows you to see what other users are observing, in real time. This feature highlights objects in the sky chart and indicates with a number how many users are observing a particular object.

+ SkyCast - allows you to guide a friend or group around the night sky through their own copy of SkySafari. After initiating SkyCast, you can generate a link and conveniently share it with other SkySafari users via text message, apps or social media accounts.

+ Sky Tonight - jump to the new Tonight section to see what’s visible in your sky tonight. Expanded information has been designed to help plan your night and includes Moon & Sun info, calendar curations, events and the best positioned deep sky and solar system objects.

+ Improved Observation Tools - SkySafari is the perfect tool to help you plan, record and organize your observations. New workflows make it easier to add, search, filter and sort data.

The Small Touches:

+ You can now edit the Jupiter GRS Longitude Value in the Settings.
+ Better Moon Age calculation.
+ New grid & reference options allow you to display Solstice and Equinox markers, Orbit Node markers for all solar system objects, and tick marks and labels for the Ecliptic, Meridian, and Equator reference lines.
+ Previous In-app Purchases are Now Free - this includes the H-R diagram and 3D Galaxy view. Enjoy.
+ Many more.

If you haven't used SkySafari 7 Plus before, here's what you can do with it:

+ Hold your device up, and SkySafari 7 Plus will find stars, constellations, planets, and more!

+ Simulate the night sky up to 10,000 years in the past or future! Animate meteor showers, conjunctions, eclipses, and other celestial events.

+ Learn the history, mythology, and science of astronomy! Browse over 1500 object descriptions and astronomical images. Stay up-to-date with the Calendar for all major sky events every day!

+ Control your telescope, log and plan your observations.

+ Night Vision – Preserve your eyesight after dark.

+ Orbit Mode. Leave the Earth’s surface behind, and fly through our solar system.

+ Time Flow – Follow the motion of sky objects as days, months, and years are compressed into a few seconds.

+ Advanced Search – Find objects using properties other than their name.

+ Much more!

For even more features, and a gigantic database aimed at the most dedicated amateur or professional astronomer, check out SkySafari 7 Pro!
Get ready for the April 8, 2024 Total Solar Eclipse! This exciting update includes for a limited time:

+ Interactive 2024 Total Solar Eclipse Map: Find your ideal eclipse-watching spot on the map, and receive precise eclipse event times for any location on Earth.
+ Eclipse Simulator: Simulate the eclipse from your own location or any spot on Earth.

Plus:

+ Enhanced total solar eclipse simulation and timings
+ Updated DST for Chile
+ Fix for crash effecting the Tonight's Best panel