Homescreen Heroes: Star Walk 2 helps beginners and experts navigate the skies like pros
I used to live in the city. I loved being connected to other people, to bus and train stations, and to all the amenities that cities provide. But there was one thing I didn’t like and it was that every time I looked up, all I could see was light pollution. Street lamps, office lights, and car lights all teamed together to stop me from enjoying the beautiful, majestic night sky.
I was therefore glad when the day came for us to buy a new home, this time in the countryside. We are less connected but now, when I look up, I can see a wide array of stars and constellations. If I’m honest, though, I have no idea what I’m looking at half the time. I needed a companion – someone to talk me through what I saw. I needed an expert. Unfortunately, I lacked that in a person, but I found the next best thing, an app called Star Walk 2, which is free with ads.
The app has opened my eyes and expanded my understanding of what is out there. Did you know there is a constellation called Tucana that looks like the Toucan, a South American bird? No? Neither did I. With a plethora of information and interactive features, I’ve never experienced anything like it.
The best thing about the Star Walk 2 app is the real-time interactive sky map that takes center stage in the app.
