Astronaut scanning stars

Explore the Cosmos, Astronaut

Unravel the universe’s mysteries with interactive tools and real-time cosmic data.

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Mission Types

CHOOSE YOUR PATH

As an astronaut, select your mission style. Observe the night sky, analyze cosmic data, or simulate interstellar journeys. Each mission offers unique challenges and discoveries.

Observing stars

Observe the Sky

Use your phone to scan constellations and planets. Our AI identifies celestial bodies in real-time, guiding you through the cosmos.

Perfect for stargazing sessions under open skies or urban rooftops.

Analyzing data

Analyze Cosmic Data

Dive into detailed profiles of stars, galaxies, and exoplanets. Compare sizes, distances, and compositions with interactive charts.

Ideal for astronauts seeking deeper scientific insights.

Simulating space

Simulate Space Travel

Embark on virtual missions to distant galaxies or past black holes. Experience the thrill of space exploration from your device.

Great for imagining life beyond Earth’s orbit.

Planet of the Day

SPOTLIGHT: JUPITER

Each day, PocketAstronaut highlights a celestial body. Today, explore Jupiter, the gas giant with its iconic Great Red Spot and 79 moons.

Jupiter

Jupiter Facts

  • Diameter: 139,820 km
  • Orbit: 11.86 Earth years
  • Moons: 79 known
  • Surface: Gas, no solid surface

Scan Jupiter tonight with our AI tool to see its bands and moons in real-time.

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Live Space Weather

COSMIC CONDITIONS

Stay informed about space weather affecting Earth and beyond. Monitor solar activity, radiation, and lunar phases to plan your stargazing.

Solar Winds

Current speed: 450 km/s

Moderate activity, ideal for aurora viewing in polar regions.

Radiation Levels

Low risk: 0.3 mSv/day

Safe for astronauts and high-altitude flights.

Moon Phase

Waxing Gibbous

78% illuminated, perfect for lunar observation tonight.

Astronaut’s Starmap

NAVIGATE THE COSMOS

Explore our interactive starmap to pinpoint constellations, planets, and deep-sky objects. Tap pinned zones to reveal cosmic details.

Interactive starmap

Milky Way

Our galaxy’s bright spiral arm, visible tonight.

View Zone

Orion Nebula

A stellar nursery, 1,344 light-years away.

View Zone

Saturn

Spot its rings with our AI scanner.

View Zone

Mission Generator

CREATE YOUR QUEST

Design your own astronaut mission. Select a destination, objective, and challenge level to receive a unique cosmic quest.

Try it now and embark on a personalized journey through the stars.

Generate Your Mission

Celestial Events Calendar

UPCOMING COSMIC MOMENTS

Plan your stargazing with our calendar of meteor showers, eclipses, and planetary alignments. Don’t miss the universe’s greatest shows.

Perseid Meteor Shower

Up to 100 meteors per hour, best viewed after midnight.

Lunar Eclipse

A partial eclipse visible in Asia and Europe.

Jupiter-Saturn Conjunction

Two gas giants appear close in the dawn sky.

Compare Galaxies

SIDE-BY-SIDE COSMOS

Contrast the Milky Way, Andromeda, and Triangulum galaxies. Explore their sizes, star counts, and unique features to deepen your cosmic knowledge.

Milky Way

Milky Way

  • Size: 100,000 ly
  • Stars: 100-400 billion
  • Type: Barred Spiral
Andromeda

Andromeda

  • Size: 220,000 ly
  • Stars: 1 trillion
  • Type: Spiral
Triangulum

Triangulum

  • Size: 60,000 ly
  • Stars: 40 billion
  • Type: Spiral

Explore with Friends

SYNC YOUR ADVENTURE

Team up with fellow astronauts for shared stargazing sessions. Use PocketAstronaut’s sync features to discover the cosmos together.

  1. Connect Devices

    Link your phones via the app to share live sky views.

  2. Sync Observations

    Point at the same stars and see real-time data together.

  3. Share Logs

    Exchange mission notes and discoveries with your crew.

Ready to Launch, Astronaut?

YOUR COSMIC JOURNEY AWAITS

Download PocketAstronaut now and blast off into the universe. Explore planets, track stars, and log your discoveries on the go.

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