Google Sky Map

[Guest Paul]

Welcome to 'Paul's App of the Day', where I pick one of my favourite apps as featured app of the day! Today's app is...

Google Sky Map

What they say

Google Sky Map turns your Android-powered mobile phone into a window on the night sky

What we say

This app is so cool, and a great demonstration of the positioning and accelerometers in your device. Instructions for use: 1. Wait for dark, clear night. 2. Go outside. 3. Run app and point phone at sky. 4. Spot stars displayed on phone in night sky. This is a great camping game. :D

Permissions

ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION / HARDWARE_TEST / WAKE_LOCK / WRITE_SETTINGS

Download

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Direct Market Link (for on device)

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Price

FREE

Market star rating at time of writing

4.71 (80923 ratings)

Version at time of writing

1.5.2

Similar / Alternative apps

I don't think there is another Android app that has the same functionality.

Suggested improvements for the next version

I've often wondered how feasible it would be to show satellites in the app, satellite spotting is another good night time camping activity. :D That would be COOL!

Have your say

Fan of Google Sky Map? Found something better? Just wanna share your experiences? Post below! ;)

[Guest bewA]

I have this app and its pretty cool :D

I was using while looking at the stars on Meteor night last week :D

[Guest cypherpunk]

This is a very cool app.

The night-vision mode is pretty neat, hit a button and it changes to a dim red colour so that your night-vision isn't compromised by the bright screen.

[Guest Entreated]

Great app, but getting a clear sky in the UK ha!

[Guest bewA]

umm its not a problem where i live! :D

[Guest Tanis64]

Take also a look at AcruSky Compact Planetarium if you interrested in that hobby

regards

Christopher

[Guest LoneThread]

Star Chart by Escapist Games is a thousand times better than this although it costs £1.80.