ONE NETWORK. FROM SKY TO SPACE.

Explore the sky. Share your telescope. Watch what happens overhead.

What is SkyMapper?

SkyMapper connects telescopes, all-sky cameras, and observers into a global observing network for exploring and understanding the sky.

Through SkyViewer, SkySphere, and SkyBridge, you can explore through telescopes around the world, contribute trusted observations from your own sky, and monitor what happens overhead.

OUR PRODUCTS

EXPLORE THE SKY FROM ANYWHERE.

SkyViewer

SkyViewer gives you many ways to explore the SkyMapper network:

  • SkyLive - Observe live.
  • SkyScience - Request an observation.
  • SkyReserve - Reserve telescope time.
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NEVER MISS WHAT HAPPENS OVERHEAD.

SkySphere

SkySphere watches the sky day and night, capturing meteors, satellites, aircraft, and other fleeting events while building a trusted record of what passed overhead.

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SkyBridge

SkyBridge connects compatible telescopes to SkyMapper’s global observing network, enabling owners to become SkyKeepers and access more sky, participate in coordinated observations, contribute trusted data, and earn rewards through qualifying network participation.

Become a SkyKeeper

Images taken from the SkyMapper network

Eta Carinae nebula taken in Japan from telescope in Australia
Dumbbell nebula from First Telescope in Caribbean
Running Chicken nebula taken in US from telescope in New Zealand
Ring nebula taken in Puerto Rico from telescope in San Francisco
Tarantula taken in US from telescope in Australia
Great Orion Nebula taken in San Francisco from New Mexico
Canopus taken in US from telescope in Chile
Sculptor galaxy taken in US from telescope in Chile

SKYBRIDGE TELESCOPE COMPATIBILITY

SkyBridge connects your compatible telescope to SkyMapper’s global observing network so you can explore through telescopes around the world while contributing trusted observations from your own sky.

Compatible Now

UNISTELLAR

SkyMapper’s telescope network started with Unistellar. Connect yours, become a SkyKeeper, and help build the next chapter of the network.

Coming Soon

ORIGIN from Celestron

Origin owners are next in line to join the SkyMapper network. Get ready to connect yours, become a SkyKeeper, and put your telescope to work across the network.

More Telescopes Ahead

ASCOM SYSTEMS

Broader ASCOM support is planned. More telescope owners will soon be able to connect, become SkyKeepers, and put their scopes to work.

View the Full Compatibility Guide

YOUR UNISTELLAR IS READY. ARE YOU?

SkyBridge is compatible now - connect your telescope and become a SkyKeeper.

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Don't have a telescope yet?

Everything you need to get started with SkyMapper in one complete package. Our outreach bundles combine a telescope, accessories, and SkyMapper technology, making it easy to begin observing, learning, and contributing to a global network of intelligent observations.

Gear for SkyKeepers

Comfortable, high-quality apparel for the people helping build the future of sky observation.