Skywheel

A simple map of the sky that shows the positions of the sun, moon and planets.

Skywheel is a simple map of the sky that shows at a glance the positions of the sun, moon and planets at your current location.

The top half of the wheel shows the sky above the horizon; the bottom half shows the sky below the horizon.

The bodies of the solar system shown on the wheel include:

- The Sun

- The Moon

- Mercury

- Venus

- Mars

- Jupiter

- Saturn

- Uranus

- Neptune

- Pluto

More exact position data can be found on the Details List screen, such as::

- Distance from Earth

- Apparent Diameter

- Compass Bearing

- Azimuth

- Altitude

- Right Ascension

- Declination

- Celestial longitude and latitude

The times of upcoming phenomena are shown on the Events screen, including:

- Sun Rise

- Sun Set

- Moon Rise

- Moon Set

- Moon Phases

- Equinoxes

- Solstices

- Eclipses

Change the place and time to view historic or future skies.

Perfect for the armchair astronomer in the family.