Smart Recommendations

Every night, AstraView analyzes your specific situation and ranks celestial objects so you know what's truly worth observing.

  • 10,000+ objects - Planets, stars, nebulae, galaxies, clusters, and more
  • Personal ranking - Objects scored based on YOUR setup
  • Visibility timing - Know exactly when to observe each target
  • Moon awareness - Understand how moonlight affects your session
Tonight tab with personalized recommendations

Your Horizon Matters

Other apps assume a flat horizon at 0 degrees. AstraView accounts for trees, buildings, and terrain that block your actual view.

  • AR Capture - Trace your horizon using augmented reality
  • Quick Setup - Draw your own profile or use presets
  • Multiple vantage points - Different spots in your yard, different profiles
Horizon profile editor

Interactive Sky Map

A full-screen, zoomable star chart that shows you where everything is.

  • Time scrubbing - See where objects will be throughout the night
  • AR Mode - Point your phone at the sky
  • Horizon overlay - See what's blocked by your terrain
  • Tonight's highlights - Top recommendations glow on the chart
Interactive sky map

Astronomy Weather

Cloud cover is the enemy of stargazing. AstraView provides forecasts designed specifically for astronomers.

  • Observing quality ratings - Clear, Fair, Poor, or Unusable at a glance
  • Best windows - Identifies optimal clear-sky periods
  • Multi-location - Compare conditions across your saved sites
Cloud forecast timeline

Widgets

Get tonight's conditions without opening the app.

  • Home screen - Top recommendations and conditions summary
  • Multiple sizes - Small, medium, large, and extra-large options
Home screen widgets

Deep Object Information

Tap any object for detailed information and planning data.

  • High-resolution imagery for popular objects
  • Rise, transit, and set times adjusted for your horizon
  • Visibility windows for your location
Object detail view

Equipment Profiles

See what's observable with your specific gear. Pre-configured profiles for naked eye, binoculars, and various telescope types. Custom equipment with aperture, focal length, and field of view. Recommendations are ranked by what you can actually see.

Privacy First

Your location and observation data stays on your device. We don't track where you observe or collect your horizon profiles.