Best Astronomy Apps and Websites for Students

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There's tons of tech out there for learning about astronomy, but this list features our favorites, including tools that map the sky, reveal the wonders of the universe, and even get kids building spaceships or visiting the moon.

Star Walk Kids - Astronomy for Children Publisher: Vito Technology Virtually step into the night sky with this stellar space resource	Grades K-6 Type App Price 2.99 Platforms iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 5
Arloon Solar System Publisher: PARADOX TEAM SOCIEDAD LIMITADA Interactive 3-D tool lets kids discover and explore the solar system	Grades 1-8 Type App Price 2.99 Platforms Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 4
Britannica Kids: Solar System Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc Blast off to learning with articles, puzzles, games, and more	Grades 1-8 Type App Price $4.99 Platforms Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 3
Space by Tinybop Publisher: Tinybop Zoom into our solar system, solve mysteries with open-ended play	Grades 1-8 Type App Price $2.99 Platforms iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating Not Yet Rated
NASA App Publisher: NASA Ames Research Center Visually super NASA-backed treasure trove may overwhelm	Grades 2-12 Type App Price Free Platforms Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 4
Solar System Explorer Publisher: Neil Burlock Visit and explore this beautiful, vast handheld planetarium	Grades 2-12 Type App Price Free, Paid Platforms Android Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 3
DIY Sun Science Publisher: The Lawrence Hall of Science Exciting astronomy resource brightens learning in the classroom	Grades 3-8 Type App Price Free Platforms iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 5
NASA Visualization Explorer Publisher: NASA Updated stories help kids stay up to speed with space exploration	Grades 3-12 Type App Price Free Platforms iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating Not Yet Rated
Star Chart Publisher: Escapist Games Limited Powerful pocket-sized map of the universe delights	Grades 3-12 Type App Price $3.30 Platforms Android Common Sense Rating 3 Teacher Rating 4
NASA: Solar System Exploration Visit Website: http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/ Highly visual, interactive site could overwhelm with so many resources	Grades 5-12 Type Website Price Free Common Sense Rating 3 Teacher Rating 4
Sky Map Publisher: Sky Map Devs Encourage planetary appreciation with fab free app	Grades 5-12 Type App Price Free Platforms Android, Apps for Windows Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 4
Galaxy Zoo Visit Website: http://www.galaxyzoo.org/ Citizen science site involves, inspires budding astronomers	Grades 6-12 Type Website Price Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 3
Mobile Observatory Publisher: KreApp Development Software Impressive tool for stargazing and identifying objects in the sky	Grades 6-12 Type App Price $3.99-$4.49 Platforms Android, Kindle Fire Common Sense Rating 5 Teacher Rating 5
NOVA Labs: Sun Visit Website: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/labs/ NASA images, real-world context foster authentic sun exploration	Grades 6-12 Type Website Price Free Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating Not Yet Rated
Planet Mechanic Publisher: Filament Games Mini-solar system sandbox lets kids play with planets	Grades 6-12 Type Game Price Paid Platforms Linux, Mac, Windows Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating Not Yet Rated
SkySafari Publisher: Southern Stars Cool features enhance this powerful mobile planetarium	Grades 6-12 Type App Price $2.99 Platforms Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 4
Stellarium Mobile Sky Map Publisher: Noctua Software Beautiful mobile planetarium, extensive learning opportunities	Grades 6-12 Type App Price $2.58 Platforms Android Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 2
Universe Sandbox Publisher: Giant Army Superb sandbox for astrophysics experimentation	Grades 6-12 Type Game Price Free Platforms Windows Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating Not Yet Rated
Mars Student Imaging Project Visit Website: http://mars.nasa.gov/msip/ Take science research out of this world with NASA's Mars project	Grades 7-12 Type Website Price Free Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating Not Yet Rated
WorldWide Telescope Publisher: Microsoft Research Treasure trove of astronomical imagery and facts	Grades 7-12 Type Game Price Free Platforms iPhone, Mac, Windows Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 4
Kerbal Space Program Publisher: Squad Design and launch a rocket into space in realistic astrophysics sim	Grades 9-12 Type Game Price Free to Try, Paid Platforms Linux, Mac, Windows Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating Not Yet Rated

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