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Sky Map is a solid stargazing app that will particularly appeal to beginners. Although it lacks the more technically impressive features found on some other apps, the fact that it's free makes it well ...

Stargazing apps aren’t all the same. Some are bloated, some are brilliant, and some are only good if you know exactly what you're looking for. Here's a rundown of the ones we think are actually worth ...

The hours following sunset on Dec. 25 offer a wealth of naked-eye astronomy targets that can put even the most glitzy ...

It's time for a most beautiful celestial event, and to make it even more exciting, there's an app for that, too. The free Night Sky app will allow you to be a bit more interactive. It's a powerful ...