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Sky Map (formerly Google Sky Map, open sourced in 2012)

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    License

    Apache License 2.0

    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.

    <b>Troubleshooting/FAQ</b>

    <i>The Map doesn't move/points in the wrong place</i>

    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.

    <i>Why is autolocation not supported for my phone?</i>

    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

    <i>The Map is jittery</i>

    Try adjusting the sensor speed and damping (in settings). We have a better solution coming soon!

    <i>Do I need an internet connection?</i>

    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.

    <b>Find us elsewhere:</b>

    ⭐ GitHub: https://github.com/sky-map-team/stardroid

    ⭐ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113507592330/

    ⭐ Twitter: http://twitter.com/skymapdevs

    Creator

    sky-map-team

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