13 Apps for Kid Scientists

Ever find yourself stumped when your child points to the night sky and asks, “What’s that star?” put Starlight on your smartphone and you’ll have the answer at your fingertips.

The app quickly creates a real-time map of the night sky, with constellations labeled with lines and illustrations to help you and your kids see the big picture. Planets and other objects of interest are also mapped in the sky. Tap any object to get more information about the constellation’s history or fact about the stars and planets.

$0.99; available on iPhone/iPad.