Sky Map

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**
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### _The Map doesn't move/points in the wrong place_

Make sure you haven't switched into manual mode. Does your phone have a compass? If not, Sky Map cannot tell your orientation. Look it up [here:](http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gsmarena.com%2F&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AOvVaw0oehSII77IdlshQhZ3eg2I) http://www.gsmarena.com/

Try calibrating your compass by moving it in a figure of 8 motion or as described [here:](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1EPbAapaeI) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1EPbAapaeI.

Are there any magnets or metal nearby that might 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. You need to enable the location permission setting for Sky Map as described [here:](https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/6270602?p=app_permissons_m) https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/6270602?p=app_permissons_m

### _The Map is jittery_

If you have a phone that lacks a gyro then some jitter is to be expected. Try adjusting the sensor speed and damping (in settings).

### _Do I need an internet connection?_

No, but some functions (like entering your location manually) won't work without one. 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](https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.google.android.stardroid) and get the latest version. https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.google.android.stardroid

**Find us elsewhere:**
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⭐ [GitHub:](https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgithub.com%2Fsky-map-team%2Fstardroid&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AOvVaw1foUW9WBiqT0pzGIjx1T94) https://github.com/sky-map-team/stardroid

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