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How To
Navigate the night sky
Google Sky Map helps you to explore the Universe using your Android phone.
Google Maps is great for showing you what's around you. However, it doesn't give you the full picture because it only displays locations on ground level. If you want to see what's happening up above then install Google Sky Map on your Android.
This practical app lets you pinpoint the exact location of the stars, planets and other celestial objects in the night sky. Simply point your phone at the sky and you'll see details of exactly what's up there represented by a map in Google Sky Map.
As you move your phone around, the map moves with you to show what part of the Universe you're pointed at. It does this using GPS, the internal compass, and the current date and time. Google Sky Map also has a manual mode that lets you explore the map with your finger rather than it auto-detecting the data based on where you're pointing your phone.
Google Sky Map is wonderfully simple to use thanks to its clear display. You can choose to show or hide various layers on the map such as stars, constellations, and planets. The program also features a handy zoom tool.
The search feature in Google Sky Map allows you to look up objects in the night sky in a flash. Unfortunately, the app only shows you where they are, rather than giving you any information about the stars and planets you're looking at.
Google Sky Map offers a fascinating way to explore the night sky and discover the celestial wonders above us.
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User reviews about Google Sky Map
by Anonymous
Mounted on Goto Telescope:Works!.
Ok, not really mounted, but held in position on the flat backside of my SCT telescope, shows very close to where the actual objects are. Tried Polaris, the Moon, Saturn, and some well know galaxies and it was dead on!
GPS has to be enabled of course.Droid X2 Pros:
Red text and icon shift in colors helps for night mode.
Cons:
Not perfect, but what is these days! More
by Anonymous
Does not work correctly on DroidX with Gingerbread.
Used to work fine on Froyo but is 180 degrees rotated on Gingerbread. Problem is most obvious when in portrait mode. This problem existed in all pre-release Gingerbread drops so not sure why it's getting no fix.
Cons:
Orientation is incorrect on Droid X using Gingerbread. Totally unusable. More
by Anonymous
A Fun Way To View The Sky.
This is a fun way to view the sky and the constellations. You can find the big dipper as well as astrology signs like Aries or Leo. This really is just a fun app and doesn't truly serve a purpose for most users. But if your interested in the stars, this is a nice little app to have.The only downsides are the fact movement and response time can be slow. It can also drain your battery if you turn on your GPS location.This is a great fun app for those interested in the sky but should not be looked at as though your looking through a telescope or used for astronomers for true research it is solely for fun and in which I would recommend anyone who likes to view the starts to try it and see for yourself how fun knowing what the stars in the sky look like from about the planet right from your Android phone.
Pros:
Allows You To View The Stars And Constellations
When Moving Your Phone The Stars Move As Well
Free
Cons:
Not For Research
Enabling GPS Can Drain Battery
Sometimes Movement And Response Lag More
by Anonymous
best app.
IMHO this is the best app on my phone. Of course I'm a sky nut. Hubby was impressed when I searched for Mars and the big red circle/arrow pointed us right to it. Very usable even on my small screen (2.8").
Cons:
Too jittery when I move the device around - smooth moves would be better. I cannot get the vertical menu to appear long enough. Need a manual. Can't use the ratings below in Firefox More