Coming soon on Android
Starlyze The community for amateur astronomers, astrophotographers and skywatchers
Share your night-sky observations, find the darkest places to watch the stars, follow the Moon and the year's sky events and study unidentified aerial phenomena with a critical, data-driven approach. Starlyze is the astronomy social network made for people who look up.
Astronomy is better shared
Starlyze is an Android social app dedicated to astronomy, developed by Starlyware, an independent studio based in Chieti, Italy. It is made for amateur astronomers, astrophotographers, deep-sky observers and anyone curious about what happens in the night sky.
Publish deep-sky shots, planets and celestial events with a full technical record (telescope, optics, camera, mount, date, time and place) in dedicated categories: astrophotography, celestial events such as eclipses, conjunctions and meteor showers, and unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP, often called UFOs). Follow your favourite observers, discuss in nested comments with mentions and plan night sessions in private chat.
To choose where to observe, the interactive map shows the best dark sky spots away from light pollution, rated on the Bortle scale from class 1 to 9 and with their altitude, and you can add new spots for the community. The UAP radar shows the geolocated sightings of the last 30 days, which the community rates for credibility, to encourage a critical and transparent approach.
Everything for your nights under the stars
Share, plan and learn with a community of observers.
Share astrophotography
Post deep-sky images, planets and celestial events with telescope, optics, camera, mount, date, time and location.
Dark sky map
The best places to watch the stars away from light pollution, with Bortle class (1 to 9) and altitude. Add new spots for the community.
UAP radar and credibility
Geolocated reports of unusual aerial phenomena from the last 30 days, with a community credibility rating (Real / Plausible).
Live Moon phase
Current phase, illumination percentage and Moon age in days, calculated in real time.
Astronomical calendar
The main sky events of the year, with the best instrument to observe each one: naked eye, binoculars or telescope.
Solar System and news
Datasheets on the bodies of the Solar System, NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day and the latest space news from ESA feeds.
Follow and discuss
A chronological feed (All or Following) and nested comments with mentions for technical discussions.
Private chat
Direct messages between users to exchange advice and organize observing nights.
Night-friendly dark mode
A dark interface designed to preserve your eyes' dark adaptation during night sessions.
Starlyze at a glance
From your eyepiece to the community
Plan the night
Check the Moon phase and the sky events, then choose a dark sky spot on the Bortle map.
Observe and shoot
Capture your observation and note telescope, camera, mount, time and place.
Share and discuss
Publish it, read the comments of other observers and continue the conversation in chat.
A community built on respect
- A free account is required to join the community.
- Posts, comments, profiles and chats can be reported in the app and are reviewed by moderation.
- The UAP section encourages a critical, transparent and data-based approach, with community credibility ratings.
- You can delete your account and all linked data at any time.
- Starlyze is an independent app and is not affiliated with NASA or ESA.
Frequently asked questions about Starlyze
Starlyze is coming soon
Starlyze will soon be available on Google Play. Follow Starlyware to be among the first to try it.
Other apps by Starlyware
Science and nature apps for Android, made by an independent developer.
