# Columbus Eye

> Augmented Earth Exploration

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6444104616](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6444104616)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id6444104616`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Ruhr-Universitaet Bochum
- **Category:** Education
- **Version:** 4.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-17
- **First published:** 2022-11-26
- **Size:** 213 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/columbus-eye/id6444104616)
- **Website:** [http://columbuseye.rub.de/](http://columbuseye.rub.de/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://columbuseye.rub.de/datenschutz.html](https://columbuseye.rub.de/datenschutz.html)

## Description

Explore the Earth in Augmented Reality – with Columbus Eye!

Columbus Eye brings stunning satellite imagery and scientific content straight to your smartphone – letting you discover our planet through marker-based Augmented Reality (AR). Perfect for use in classrooms, at home, or simply out of curiosity.

What you’ll find:

• Marker-based Augmented Reality – Bring satellite images to life
• High-quality satellite imagery – Explore volcanoes, cities, oceans, and more
• Interactive learning modules – Understand how Earth observation works
• Based on real satellite data – Scientifically sound and educational
• Made for education – Works with free printable worksheets

How it works:
Print the matching markers from the official worksheets at
https://esero.de/unterricht/arapps or
https://columbuseye.rub.de/english.html,
open the app – and watch satellite images come to life in 3D!

A DLR educational project
Columbus Eye was developed as part of an educational initiative by the German Aerospace Center (DLR). It combines real Earth observation data with engaging, curriculum-aligned content for schools and curious minds alike.

Discover Earth from space – right on your smartphone.

## Rankings

- #2,331,527 — Overall

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