Here's how to bring the majesty and mystery of space to your phone

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The space is vast – infinite, indeed – mysterious and hypnotic. And guess what? It has never been easier to bring to your phone all the amazing things about space.

It may sound a bit counterintuitive. After all, the space is infinite and your phone is relatively small. However, the current phone screens look like mini HDTVs. In addition, the extent of WiFi and signal coverage allow you to enjoy the space of your phone almost anywhere.

Whether via Twitter accounts, live data feeds or apps, there is an abundance of space riches to enjoy on the go. Think of it as your little personal mission control. If you do not take advantage, you miss. Here's how you can experience all this space to offer you on your mobile device.

An expanding Twitterverse

The Twitter space can be almost as overwhelming as the space itself, but creating a list of accounts makes it easier to manage and navigate.

The best place to start is with the many (actually) accounts of NASA, the official account to those of the astronauts. They will give you an overview of what is happening at the US Space Agency.

Some NASA accounts are associated with actual missions. You'll find everything from the majesty of the photos posted on the Cassini Mission Account (RIP) to the current discoveries posted on the Mars Curiosity Rover Account to all this new neighbor of the red planet of Curiosity, Insight, must share.

Do not sleep on tons of other space accounts, from the European Space Agency the International Space Station, who all share discoveries, images, videos and more. They are all available in one application.

Regardless of which account you follow, be sure to add the Hubble app for high resolution images of the most famous telescope in history.

Applications across the universe

As for Twitter accounts, there are too many applications to count to count. I've reduced it to three of my personal favorites, along with a few other alternatives. Be sure to explore your favorite App Store for even more options.

Star card

Although Star Chart has not been updated for several years, it's still one of my favorite constellation apps, using geolocation and augmented reality to let you know exactly what you look at when you look at the stars.

Point your phone at an object in the sky – star, planet, or constellation – to find out what you are looking at, then tap that object for information. Boom, science!

If you are looking for other sky observing apps with similar features, think of Night Sky or SkyView.

ISS Spotter

Anecdote: Did you know that you can watch several times a year and watch the International Space Station (ISS) zoom in the sky? The ISS Spotter application will help you determine when and where the ISS will be within sight.

ISS Spotter tells you where the ISS is currently located, as well as a list of upcoming appearances over your positions, as well as star rankings allowing you to make sure you get the best view possible. Other features include alarm settings so you do not miss anything and a screen that can use your location to point you to where the ISS will appear. This even includes the height of the sky you need to watch.

If you're more interested in Web features, there's also the Spot The Station website, where you can enter your address and generate email alerts to let you know where to find the ISS when it's happening. flickers over you.

The NASA application

It's pretty much a no-brainer. It brings everything you love from the presence of NASA on the Web in a practical and useful application. Live streams, photos, a full list of Twitter accounts, ISS tracking and the latest news are at your fingertips.

Streaming space everywhere

I've already written about the ability to stream any sport from anywhere, thanks to streaming apps and subscriptions. You can do the same thing with NASA. And unlike streaming sports, you can broadcast NASA TV for free. In addition to the aforementioned NASA application, you can find it on video services, such as YouTube, on the Internet.

If you want to look at something bigger, whether you are at work or at the office, to reduce your blood pressure, NASA also offers a stream of ISS cameras to watch. They are not always live, but when they are, you can find them on NASA's YouTube or UStream page.

There are also a lot of archived videos to enjoy.

It's wonderful, glorious and extremely accessible. All the information and the beauty of the space are just a few taps away.

These views are – wait for it – out of this world (sorry, not sorry) and are well worth the effort of loading everything on your phone. And with the latest successful probe landing on Mars, there is even more space content to come.