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Sky Map

Books & Reference • Sky Map Devs • ⭐ 4.06 • 50,000,000+

Sky Map turns your Android device into a window on the night sky.

Version 1.10.3 - RC1 4.4 MB

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Permissions Explained 7 permissions requested View details

This app requests 7 permissions. The table below explains what each permission may allow and what users should review before installing.

Status Permission What it means Why it may be used User safety note
⚠️ Sensitive Precise location android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Allows the app to access the device’s precise location when granted by the user. Used for maps, navigation, local recommendations, weather, rideshare, nearby devices, or location-based content. Sensitive permission. Grant only when location access matches the app’s purpose.
ℹ️ Review Keep device awake android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Allows the app to prevent the device from sleeping while a task is running. Used for media playback, downloads, navigation, alarms, calls, or long-running background tasks. Review battery usage if the app keeps the device awake too often.
ℹ️ Review Write Settings android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
✅ Common Internet access android.permission.INTERNET Allows the app to open network connections and communicate with online services. Commonly used for streaming, syncing, login, ads, analytics, downloads, cloud features, and app updates. Common permission. Review the app’s behavior if it does not appear to need online access.
✅ Common View network status android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Allows the app to check whether the device is connected to Wi-Fi, mobile data, or another network. Often used to avoid loading content when offline or to adjust loading based on connection quality. Generally low risk by itself.
ℹ️ Review Finsky Permission Bind Get Install Referrer Service com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Gms Permission Ad Id com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.

About Sky Map

Sky Map turns your Android device into a window on the night sky.

What Sky Map Is Used For

Sky Map appears to be a reference app for identifying stars, constellations, and other objects in the night sky on an Android phone. Based on the metadata, it turns the device into a sky guide, which may be useful for casual stargazing, learning astronomy basics, or checking what is visible overhead at a given time and place.

The included location permission suggests the app may use your device position to align the map with your current sky view. Internet and network permissions indicate it may also need connectivity for some app functions or data loading, while wake lock and settings-related permissions can support screen behavior while viewing the map. Since it is listed under Books & Reference, it likely fits best as an educational or lookup tool rather than a game or streaming app.

Common uses

  • Identify stars, planets, and constellations while looking at the sky
  • Use your phone as a handheld astronomy reference
  • Learn basic night-sky names and patterns
  • Check sky positions based on your location
  • Useful for casual stargazing and outdoor observation
  • May help when you want a quick visual guide instead of a text-only reference
Best for:
stargazers astronomy learners night sky reference phone app outdoor use
Related tags
astronomy app books and reference celestial map constellation app location based night sky guide phone app sky map sky viewer space reference star chart stargazing app

App Details

Package:
com.google.android.stardroid
Developer:
Sky Map Devs
Version:
1.10.3 - RC1
Contains Ads:
No
In-App Purchases:
No

Official Listing

  • Package name: com.google.android.stardroid

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How to Download Sky Map

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