Nightshift - the stargazing assistant for Android

Can I go stargazing tonight? Is Mars still visible in the evening? What time can I observe Messier 6? Nightshift is the ideal astronomy app for the experienced amateur astronomer as well as the casual stargazer. Nightshift helps you find the best opportunities for astronomical observations, assists you in observing your favourite objects and gives you tips about what can be seen in tonight's sky.

Highlights

- Dashboard with highlights and visible planets for tonight or any other night in the past or future for your current location

- Twilight diagram indicating daylight, twilight, moonlight, darkness and ideal observation opportunities

- Observation advice and catalogue information for the moon, all planets and deep sky objects from the complete NGC, IC, Messier and Caldwell catalogues (almost 14,000 objects)

- Rise and set times

- Cloud cover and precipitation forecast*

- Object visibility indication for naked eye, binoculairs and several telescopes

- Add observation opportunities directly to your calendar (from Android 4.0) and share them with your social network

* Depending on availability of weather data for your location