How to Find Objects in the Sky?

~1 min

How to find the North Star? Where is Mars, Venus or the Big Dipper in the sky? With the stargazing app Star Walk 2, you can easily find the positions of planets, stars, constellations, comets, asteroids and other celestial objects in the sky. Follow our instructions and discover the entire night sky with your device!

Step 1. Tap the search icon in the lower left corner of the screen.

Step 2. Enter the name of the object you want to find and select it from a list. The object will appear on the screen.

Step 3. Activate the “Star Spotter” function by tilting your device up or tapping the compass icon in the upper left corner of the screen. A live representation of what you see in the sky will appear on the screen, and the app will start following your movements.

Step 4. Follow the arrow on the screen to find the position of the selected object in the sky.

Happy stargazing!