Developer: Sky Map Devs
Category: Books & Reference
Average rating of the application: 4.5 out of 5
Number of ratings: 467471
Price: Free
Application site: http://sky-map-team.github.io/stardroid/
Sky Map application for Android from the developer Sky Map Devs. Sky Map is a hand-held planetarium for your Android device. Use it to identify stars, planets, nebulae and more. . More than 50000000+ downloads and more than 467471 user reviews.
Application Description
Sky Map is a hand-held planetarium for your Android device. Use it to identify stars, planets, nebulae and more.
Originally developed as Google Sky Map, it has now been donated and open sourced.
Troubleshooting / FAQ The Map does not move Make sure you have not switched to manual mode. Does your phone have a compass? If not, Sky Map can't tell your orientation. Look it up here: http://www.gsmarena.com/
Try to calibrate your compass https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1EPbAapaeI. Are there any magnets or metal that would interfere with the compass? Try switching off "magnetic correction" (in settings) and see if that is more accurate.
Why is autolocation not supported for my phone? In Android 6 the way permissions work has changed. Sky Map as described here: https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/6270602?p=app_permissons_m
The map is jittery Try adjusting the sensor speed and damping (in settings). We have a better solution coming soon!
Do I need an internet connection? No, but some functions (like entering your location) will not work. You'll have to use the GPS or enter a latitude and longitude instead.
Can I help test the latest features? Sure! Join our beta testing program and get the latest version.
Sky Map is a hand-made planetarium for your Android device. With it, you can identify stars, planets, nebulae and more.
Originally developed as the Google Sky Map, it has now been donated and open source.
Troubleshoot / Help The map does not move / points in the wrong place. Make sure you do not switch to manual mode. Does your phone have a compass? If not, Sky Map cannot tell its orientation. Look for it here: http://www.gsmarena.com/
Try calibrating the compass by moving it in motion figure 8 or as described here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1EPbAapaeI. Are there magnets or metal nearby that could interfere with the compass? Try turning off the "magnetic correction" (in the settings) and see if this is more accurate.
Why is autolocation not supported for my phone? In Android 6, the work resolution method has changed. You need to enable installation location resolution for Sky Map, as described here: https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/6270602?p=app_permissons_m
Card is nervous Try to adjust the sensor speed and attenuation (in the settings). We have the best solution soon!
Need an internet connection? No, but some functions (for example, entering your location manually) will not work without it. You will need to use GPS or enter latitude and longitude coordinates instead.
Can I help test the latest features? Of course! Join our beta testing program and get the latest version.
Content for sale: Updated: September 6, 2018 Age restrictions: 3+ Number of installations: 50000000+ Current version: Depends on the device Required Android version: Depends on the device Application Size: Depends on the device Interactive elements: User interaction Presence of advertising: there is
