Aciqra is described as '(uh-SEE-kruh) is a free and open source virtual sky map and planetarium which tracks and displays astronomical bodies including planets, nebulae and stars to an accuracy of a fraction of a degree for thousands of years into both the future and the past' and is a Star Map in the education & reference category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Aciqra for a variety of platforms, including iPhone, iPad, Android, Windows and Android Tablet apps. The best Aciqra alternative is Google Earth. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Google Earth or Stellarium. Other great apps like Aciqra are Sky Map, KStars, Gaia Sky and Noctua Stellarium.
Vortex Planetarium - Discover the sky.
The most comprehesive, fully featured Planetarium on Android.
Used by amateur astronomers and armchair observers alike, Vortex Planetarium offers a window to the skies in stunning detail.
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Augmented Reality (with camera support) .
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Try out the solar system simulator to see the distance to Mars or other planets. Point your iPhone to the sky and explore the movement of the sun, moon, planets and stars across the sky while you change time by swiping the display.
Solstix is a beautifully designed astronomy app that tracks the sun and moon with original illustrated visuals and live NASA satellite imagery.
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