# SkySafari 7 Plus > Astronomy Guide To Night Sky Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.simulationcurriculum.skysafari7plus](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.simulationcurriculum.skysafari7plus) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.simulationcurriculum.skysafari7plus` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** Simulation Curriculum Corp. - **Category:** EDUCATION - **Downloads:** 16,124 - **Rating:** 4.41 / 5 (704 ratings) - **Version:** 7.6.5.3 - **Last updated:** 2026-02-21 - **First published:** 2022-06-24 - **Publisher country:** US - **Size:** 128 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-13 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.simulationcurriculum.skysafari7plus) - **Website:** [http://skysafariastronomy.com](http://skysafariastronomy.com/) - **Privacy policy:** [https://www.livesky.com/privacy.html](https://www.livesky.com/privacy.html) ## Description SkySafari 7 Plus is a comprehensive astronomy guide designed for amateur astronomers seeking an immersive night sky experience. Featuring a powerful space simulator and advanced telescope control via ASCOM Alpaca and INDI protocols, this app allows users to explore the stars, planets, and celestial events with ease. Key features include an Events Finder for discovering upcoming astronomical phenomena, customizable notifications, and real-time user observations through OneSky. The SkyCast feature enables sharing your sky journey with friends, while the revamped Sky Tonight section aids in planning your night with detailed celestial data. Additional tools like Night Vision mode, Orbit Mode for solar system exploration, and advanced search capabilities make SkySafari 7 Plus an indispensable tool for astronomy enthusiasts. With support for Android 10 and beyond, along with free previous in-app purchases like the H-R diagram and 3D Galaxy view, SkySafari 7 Plus stands out as the #1 recommended stargazing app since 2009. Whether you’re just starting or ready to deepen your astronomical knowledge, this app guides your way across the cosmos. ## Rankings - #471,053 — Overall - #46 — Education (Paid) ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE` - `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT` - `android.permission.CAMERA` - `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.NEARBY_WIFI_DEVICES` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE` - `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED` - `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM` - `android.permission.VIBRATE` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT` - `com.android.alarm.permission.SET_ALARM` - `com.android.vending.BILLING` - `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE` - `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE` - `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES` - `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE` - `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ` - `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE` - `com.simulationcurriculum.skysafari7plus.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` - `com.simulationcurriculum.skysafari7plus.permission.C2D_MESSAGE` - `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE` - `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE` - `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ` - `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE` ## Review summary ### Pros - Very accurate for locating celestial objects - Great data and information available - Easy to use compared to other stargazing apps - Good telescope control features - Valuable tool for visual astronomy and star hopping ### Cons - App frequently crashes and has stability issues - Bugs that have not been addressed for a long time - Augmented reality feature is missing - Keyboard issues in night mode - Difficulty connecting to telescopes ## Similar extensions and apps - [SkySafari 7 Pro](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.simulationcurriculum.skysafari7pro) — 30,966 users, 4.02 / 5 - [SkySafari 8 Plus](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.simulationcurriculum.skysafari8plus) — 1,123 users, 4.33 / 5 - [SkySafari 6 Plus](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.simulationcurriculum.skysafari6plus) — 20,967 users, 4.34 / 5 - [SkySafari 6 Pro](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.simulationcurriculum.skysafari6pro) — 24,719 users, 4.29 / 5 - [SkySafari Legacy](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.simulationcurriculum.skysafari5) — 3,693,932 users, 4.45 / 5 - [SkySafari Astronomy](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.simulationcurriculum.skysafari7) — 18,442 users, 4.35 / 5 - [SkySafari 8 Pro](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.simulationcurriculum.skysafari8pro) — 4,328 users, 4.18 / 5 - [The Sky Pro by Redshift](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.usm.skypro) — 10,981 users, 4.68 / 5 - [Star Walk 2 Plus: Sky Map View](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.vitotechnology.StarWalk2Free) — 41,687,913 users, 4.55 / 5 - [Star Finder – Night Sky View](https://chrome-stats.com/d/sky.view.observatory.all.planets.eclipse) — 521,144 users, 3.42 / 5 - [Star Walk 2 Pro：Night Sky View](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.vitotechnology.StarWalk2) — 858,476 users, 4.66 / 5 - [The Sky by Redshift](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.usm.rsskyfree) — 161,614 users, 4.49 / 5 --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.simulationcurriculum.skysafari7plus)