Why We Built AstraView

As amateur astronomers ourselves, we’ve experienced the frustration of planning to observe an object only to find it hidden behind trees or buildings when it should be “up.” Standard astronomy apps tell you when objects are above the mathematical horizon, but that’s rarely your actual horizon.

AstraView was born from a simple idea: what if your astronomy app knew about the trees in your backyard?

Part of the AltAz Labs Family

AstraView is developed by AltAz Labs, creators of astronomy tools designed by observers, for observers. Our suite of apps covers everything from satellite tracking to meteor shower planning.

Our Mission

We believe everyone should be able to enjoy the night sky. Our tools make astronomy more accessible by helping you make the most of your observing time—whether you have a dark sky paradise or a light-polluted suburban backyard.

Get in Touch

Have ideas for features? Found a bug? Just want to say hi? We’d love to hear from you on our contact page.