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About 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
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.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.
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

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 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 and get the latest version.

https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.google.android.stardroid

Find us elsewhere:
* https://github.com/sky-map-team/stardroid (github - source code)
* http://goo.gl/XWjRg (Google Plus)
* http://groups.google.com/group/google-sky-map
* http://twitter.com/skymapdevs

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)

What can I do with Sky Map?

You can use Sky Map to identify stars, planets, nebulae, and more on your Android device.

Why is the map not moving or pointing in the wrong place?

Make sure you haven't switched into manual mode. If your phone doesn't have a compass, Sky Map cannot determine your orientation. Check if your phone has a compass here: [link]. You can also try calibrating your compass by moving it in a figure of 8 motion or following the instructions here: [link]. Additionally, nearby magnets or metal might interfere with the compass, so try switching off "magnetic correction" in the settings.

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. You can learn how to do this here: [link].

Why is the map jittery?

You can try adjusting the sensor speed and damping in the settings. There is also a better solution coming soon.

Do I need an internet connection to use Sky Map?

No, you don't need an internet connection to use Sky Map. However, some functions, such as entering your location manually, won't work without one. You'll have to use GPS or enter a latitude and longitude instead.

Can I help test the latest features of Sky Map?

Yes, you can join our beta testing program to access the latest version. You can join here: [link].

Where else can I find Sky Map?

You can find us on GitHub for the source code: [github link]. You can also find us on Google Plus: [Google Plus link], Google Groups: [Google Groups link], and Twitter: [Twitter link].