Sky Map vs Heavens-Above Usage & Stats

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 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 and get the latest version. https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.google.android.stardroid Find us elsewhere: ⭐ GitHub: https://github.com/sky-map-team/stardroid ⭐ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113507592330/ ⭐ Twitter: http://twitter.com/skymapdevs

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When can I see the ISS? What's that light in the sky? The official Heavens-Above app provides you with precise pass predictions for the ISS, visible satellites and radio satellites. Main features include: Live sky chart See what's in the sky above you right now or at a given moment. Pass predictions Get precise predictions for passes of the International Space Station (ISS) and most visible satellites. Radio satellites Get passes for amateur radio satellites, complete with uplink and downlink information. Comets Find the location of bright comets, including NEOWISE, in the sky. All calculations performed locally Predictions are generated right on your phone so you only need a data connection every few days. Orbit and ground track See details about the orbit of any selected satellite rendered and with all relevant data. Satellite details Get detailed information about any satellite, as provided by our Heavens-Above website. Timeline Get a visual overview over passes and animate the position of satellites on the sky chart and on the ground track. Night mode An optional red on black color scheme to preserve your night vision. Tracker Easily find or identify any object in the sky by orienting your device towards it. Calendar Integration Quickly add interesting passes to your calendar so you won't miss them. Financed by adverts This version integrates advertisements to make it available for free. Get Heavens-Above Pro to remove the adverts.