AR Planisphere

ARYamaNavi Education Contains ads

Point the device at the night sky and you will see the name of the star.

Rating: 4.4; 2.1K ratings
Downloads: 500K+; on Google Play
Price: Free; No in-app purchases
Updated: Sep 6; 2026 · v5.14.1

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About AR Planisphere

Start the app and point your device in the direction of the night sky, and the name of the star will be shown.

- Features
88 constellations
All solar system planets
Hipparcos Catalogue nearly 120,000 stars
Over 100 Messier objects
Comets
Dwarf planets and Asteroids
Johannes Hevelius constellation images

- Any time, you can view the starry sky from Any location specified in the map.

- Swipe up, down, left, and right in the AR view to adjust the display position.

What’s new

Version 5.14.1 · Updated September 6, 2026

Updated the libraries in use. Fixed other minor issues.

Frequently asked questions

What can the AR Planisphere app do?

The AR Planisphere app can show the names of stars when you point your device in the direction of the night sky. It also includes features like constellations, solar system planets, stars from the Hipparcos Catalogue, Messier objects, comets, dwarf planets and asteroids, and constellation images by Johannes Hevelius.

Can I view the starry sky from any location?

Yes, you can view the starry sky from any location specified in the map using the AR Planisphere app.

How can I adjust the display position in the AR view?

To adjust the display position in the AR view, you can swipe up, down, left, and right.

App details

AR Planisphere is a free Education app for Android with 500,000+ installs on Google Play and a 4.4/5 average rating from 2,162 ratings. It was released on August 30, 2020 and last updated on September 6, 2026. It's developed by ARYamaNavi. It requires Android 8.0 or later. The app contains ads.

Category: Education
Rating: 4.4 / 5 (2,162)
Installs: 500,000+
In-app purchases: No
Ads: Contains ads
Version: 5.14.1
Requires Android: 8.0
Content rating: Everyone
Released: August 30, 2020
Last updated: September 6, 2026
Developer: ARYamaNavi

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