Your Android observatory with real-time sky view, AR, telescope control, and the only astronomy app that computes your local horizon from topographic data.
Recommended for new users. Start with the freemium app and unlock premium later with a subscription or one-time purchase.
Prefer paying once up front? Get Mobile Observatory Pro on Google Play. The same lifetime premium access is also available later inside Mobile Observatory.
Everything you need for astronomy, in your pocket
Point your phone and identify stars, planets, and constellations live
Explore planets, moons, and comets in an interactive orrery
ISS passes, Starlink trains, and 10,000+ satellites in real-time
2,500+ nebulae, galaxies, and star clusters with photos and details
50+ event types including eclipses, conjunctions, occultations, transits, and more
Aurora alerts, solar flares, ISS passes, and event reminders
Aurora forecast, Kp-index, solar flares, and NASA SDO images
Phases, eclipses, lunar features, sunspot data, and rise/set times
Real terrain profiles from NASA data for precise rise/set times
Auto-generated session plans based on your equipment and location
Connect your GoTo telescope and slew to any object with a single tap
Hipparcos, SAO, and extended catalogs with detailed star data
See Mobile Observatory in action
From first launch to expert observer
Point your phone at the sky and see stars, planets, and the Sun's path over your real 3D terrain.
Browse upcoming conjunctions, eclipses, ISS passes, and thousands of celestial objects with detailed data.
Generate optimized observing plans, control your telescope, and log your observations like a pro.
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The year was 1995. The economic liberalization of 1991 had set the ball rolling, but the Indian stock market was still a wild, somewhat unorganized frontier. The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) existed, but there was a growing need for a more sophisticated, diversified, and liquid benchmark that could truly represent the changing face of the Indian economy.
By 2019, the Nifty was firmly in five-digit territory, breaching . The investor base was shifting. It was no longer just the realm of wealthy speculators; the middle class was entering the market through Mutual Funds.
The early years of Nifty historical data tell a story of volatility and maturation. The late 90s were dominated by traditional heavyweights. If you looked at the top weights in the Nifty during this period, you saw names like Hindustan Unilever, ITC, and Reliance Industries. These were the defensive stalwarts—the companies Indians consumed daily.
On April 22, 1996, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) launched the . The name was a portmanteau of "National" and "Fifty," representing 50 diverse stocks across various sectors. It wasn't just a list; it was a scientifically curated portfolio designed to reflect the health of the Indian corporate sector.
Tools for astronomers, astrophotographers, and anyone who looks up
Explore the solar system in an interactive 3D view
Track the ISS, Starlink, and thousands more nifty index historical data
Point your camera and explore the sky
Real-time aurora and solar activity dashboard The year was 1995
Personalized recommendations for your location
Massive astronomical database at your fingertips By 2019, the Nifty was firmly in five-digit
Plan your observing sessions in advance
Detailed Sun and Moon information
Fresh 5-star feedback from astronomers around the world
"The update to version 4 brings several interesting graphical and functional improvements. It's incredibly realistic; the horizon profile at your observation location allows for more precise calculations of star rises and sets. The 3D view has been significantly improved, with updated graphics for the well-rendered planets, and every astronomical event is faithfully reproduced. A full 5 stars for this beautiful app, an indispensable tool for both amateur and professional astronomers."
"If you're wondering which special objects are in the constellation you're looking at right now, and when they can best be observed, then this app is exactly right for you. I've tried just about every astronomy app out there. My conclusion: by far the most valuable app for amateur astronomers who want to explore the night sky themselves with their own telescope."
"This app is simply fantastic and keeps getting better. It offers a huge variety of features, making it the most professional app in the Play Store."
"Version 4 is amazing: intelligently programmed, very well organized. Thank you for this excellent work!"
New users should begin with the freemium app, then unlock premium inside the app when they are ready. If you prefer buying up front, Mobile Observatory Pro remains available as the classic paid edition.
Recommended for all new users
Classic paid edition for users who prefer a separate upfront purchase
The story behind Mobile Observatory
Creator of Mobile Observatory
Wolfgang Zima spent years as a professional astronomer before finding his way into software development. After completing his PhD in Astronomy at the University of Vienna, he worked as a postdoctoral researcher at the Institute for Astronomy at KU Leuven in Belgium for five years. It was there that he discovered a passion for scientific software — writing tools for analyzing spectra of pulsating stars and building a CCD image simulator for ESA's PLATO mission, a space telescope searching for Earth-like exoplanets.
Mobile Observatory started almost by accident: when his Nokia phone broke on a mountain biking trip in late 2010, Wolfgang got his first Android phone and was surprised that no good astronomy apps existed. So he built one. First released in January 2011, Mobile Observatory has since grown into one of the most comprehensive astronomy apps for Android and has been continuously improved for well over a decade.
Wolfgang lives in Freiburg, Germany, where he works as a Senior Mobile Developer at sevdesk. He continues to develop Mobile Observatory with the same enthusiasm as on day one — now with the help of modern AI tools that let him bring new features to life faster than ever.
The year was 1995. The economic liberalization of 1991 had set the ball rolling, but the Indian stock market was still a wild, somewhat unorganized frontier. The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) existed, but there was a growing need for a more sophisticated, diversified, and liquid benchmark that could truly represent the changing face of the Indian economy.
By 2019, the Nifty was firmly in five-digit territory, breaching . The investor base was shifting. It was no longer just the realm of wealthy speculators; the middle class was entering the market through Mutual Funds.
The early years of Nifty historical data tell a story of volatility and maturation. The late 90s were dominated by traditional heavyweights. If you looked at the top weights in the Nifty during this period, you saw names like Hindustan Unilever, ITC, and Reliance Industries. These were the defensive stalwarts—the companies Indians consumed daily.
On April 22, 1996, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) launched the . The name was a portmanteau of "National" and "Fifty," representing 50 diverse stocks across various sectors. It wasn't just a list; it was a scientifically curated portfolio designed to reflect the health of the Indian corporate sector.