Sky Map

Sky Map turns your Android device into a window on the night sky.
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Sky Map: Explore the Night Sky

"Sky Map" is a hand-held planetarium app for Android that allows users to identify celestial objects like stars, planets, and nebulae. Initially developed as Google Sky Map, it has been open-sourced and offers features such as manual location entry, compass calibration, and beta testing for new features. Ideal for stargazers, it provides an interactive experience of the night sky, making astronomy accessible to everyone.
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App stats

Downloads: 70,453,408
33.35K
14 new ratings
Version: 1.10.9 (Last updated: 2025-01-19)
Version code: 1560
Permissions:
  • android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
  • android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
  • android.permission.INTERNET
  • android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
  • android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
  • com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
  • com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Size: 4.62M
Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 1,790 ▼ 4
Other rankings
#110 in Books and reference (Free) ▼ 71 #20 in planet keyword 29 ▲ #28 in google maps extractor keyword 21 ▲

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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Provides a quick and simple way to verify planets and constellations
  • Lightweight app that doesn't consume much storage
  • Functions well for many users on various devices
  • Useful for casual stargazers or those seeking simplicity in an astronomy app
Cons
  • Frequent calibration issues leading to inaccurate compass and celestial positioning
  • Recent updates appear to degrade functionality and stability of the app
  • Occasional freezing and app crashes reported by users
  • Lack of updates or support for bug fixes has led to user frustration
Most mentioned
  • Calibration problems affecting accuracy and functionality
  • App performance degradation after updates
  • Inaccurate tracking of celestial objects or horizons
  • Unresponsive or freezing behavior when launched
  • User dissatisfaction with recent versions and their features
User reviews
I found Sky Map to be great for a quick and simple verification of planets and constellations. I've used it successful for years and just accessed it a couple of weeks ago with no problems. Now I get a window that states "Unfortunately, Sky Map has stopped". I hope this is a temporary condition and that it becomes active again.
by GeoStar Spais, 2025-01-26
Used to be my favorite. Constantly having to recalibrate the compass gets frustrating and now when you turn on night mode it looks as it should for about half a second then goes so dim you can't see. Increasing phone brightness has no effect. Tried clearing cache and app data and reinstalling but still no joy. Anybody know if this app is being supported for bug fixes?
by Lawrence Smallwood, 2024-11-19
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