Sky Tonight Support
FAQ
General
What is the difference between Sky Tonight and Star Walk 2?
Sky Tonight is a minimalistic app that gives you powerful astronomical tools. Star Walk 2 focuses on rich visuals and educational content.
Both apps are free with ads, but their paywalls differ:
- In Sky Tonight, you can browse all objects and use every tool, but everything beyond the first three items in each tab stays blurred until you buy Premium or Lifetime access.
- In Star Walk 2 Plus, you unlock extra content and remove ads only by getting a monthly subscription.
Why should I get Sky Tonight if I already have Star Walk 2?
If you’re looking for a basic stargazing experience — identifying constellations, stars, and planets — Star Walk 2 delivers everything you need. But if you want to dive deeper into astronomy, Sky Tonight offers advanced tools for in-depth exploration of the sky. Besides, it’s free and gives you access to one of the largest databases of celestial objects available.
Why am I still being charged for my monthly Premium Access after purchasing the Lifetime Premium Access?
Purchasing Lifetime Premium Access doesn’t automatically cancel your active subscription — subscriptions and one-time purchases are handled separately by Apple and Google. To stop the monthly charge, please cancel the Premium Access subscription in your App Store or Google Play account settings.
How can I disable notifications?
To manage notifications from Sky Tonight, use your device’s system settings.
How can I change location?
Unfold the panel at the very bottom of the screen and tap the location. From there you can enable "Use device location" or manually pick a place by choosing "Search by name" or "Set coordinates".
How can I share an image of the sky from the app without any app interface visible?
Tap and hold the sky map until the loading circle completes and a snapshot appears at the bottom left. Tap it to open the Sky Image view, then tap the leftmost icon to share immediately or the middle icon to adjust brightness, hide labels, tweak constellation designs, and more before sending.
What do the eye, binoculars, and telescope icons mean?
These icons show how you can view each object or event:
- Eye = visible to the naked eye
- Binoculars = requires binoculars
- Telescope = requires a telescope
If an icon is greyed out, that method won’t let you see the object.
What do the numbers and buttons mean in the Calendar window?
The Calendar window in Sky Tonight is packed with features, so we’ve created a short video tutorial to walk you through every detail. Watch it on YouTube. You’ll also find other videos in the same playlist that explain all of Sky Tonight’s features and hidden gems.