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Stellarium Mobile - Star Map

Education • Noctua Software • ⭐ 4.80 • 10,000,000+

A realistic sky map to observe stars, planets, satellites and constellations!

Version 1.15.3 134.7 MB Everyone

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Permissions Explained 15 permissions requested View details

This app requests 15 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
✅ 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.
⚠️ Sensitive	Modify external storage android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE	Allows the app to write or modify files in shared device storage.	Used for saving downloads, media files, exports, edited documents, backups, or cached content.	Sensitive permission. Make sure file access matches the app’s purpose.
✅ 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.
⚠️ Sensitive	Approximate location android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION	Allows the app to access an approximate device location.	Used for weather, local content, regional features, nearby services, or location-based settings.	Sensitive permission. Review whether the app needs location access.
⚠️ 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	Vending Check License com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE	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	Bluetooth access android.permission.BLUETOOTH	Allows the app to use Bluetooth features.	Used for headphones, controllers, wearables, cars, smart devices, nearby sharing, or accessories.	Review if the app has no obvious nearby-device or accessory feature.
ℹ️ Review	Bluetooth Admin android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN	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	Bluetooth Scan android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN	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	Connect to Bluetooth devices android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT	Allows the app to connect to paired Bluetooth devices.	Used for audio devices, controllers, watches, cars, sensors, and smart accessories.	Review paired-device access if the app does not need Bluetooth features.
ℹ️ Review	High Sampling Rate Sensors android.permission.HIGH_SAMPLING_RATE_SENSORS	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	Foreground Service android.permission.FOREGROUND_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	Com Noctuasoftware Stellarium Free Dynamic Receiver Not Exported Permission com.noctuasoftware.stellarium_free.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION	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	Vending Billing com.android.vending.BILLING	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.
⚠️ Sensitive	Read external storage android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE	Allows the app to read files from shared device storage.	Used by media players, file managers, backup apps, editors, upload tools, and document apps.	Sensitive permission. Review carefully if the app does not need access to files or media.

About Stellarium Mobile - Star Map

Stellarium Mobile - Star Map is a planetarium app that shows exactly what you see when you look up at the stars. Identify stars, constellations, planets, comets, satellites (such as the ISS), and other deep sky objects in real time in the sky above you in just a few seconds, just by pointing the phone at the sky! This astronomy application has an easy to use and minimalist user interface, that makes it one of the best astronomical applications for adults and children who want to explore the night sky. Stellarium Mobile features: ★ View an accurate night sky simulation of stars and planets for any date, time and location. ★ Dive in a collection of many stars, nebulas, galaxies, star clusters and other deep sky objects. ★ Zoom on realistic Milky Way and Deep Sky Objects images. ★ Discover how people living in other regions of the planet see the stars by selecting the shapes and illustrations of the constellations for many sky cultures. ★ Track artificial satellites, including the International Space Station. ★ Simulate landscape and atmosphere with realistic sunrise, sunset and atmosphere refraction. ★ Discover 3D rendering of the major solar system planets and their satellites. ★ Observe the sky in night mode (red) to preserve your eyes adaptation to darkness. Stellarium Mobile contains in-app purchases allowing to upgrade to Stellarium Plus. With this upgrade, the app will display objects as faint as magnitude 22 (versus magnitude 8 in the base version) and enable advanced observing features. Stellarium Plus features (unlocked with in-app purchase): ★ Reach the limit of knowledge by diving in a massive collection of stars, nebulas, galaxies, star clusters and other deep sky objects: • All known stars: Gaia DR2 catalog of over 1.69 billion stars • All known planets, natural satellites and comets, and many other minor solar system objects (10k asteroids) • Most known deep sky objects: a combined catalog of over 2 million nebulas and galaxies ★ Zoom almost without limits on high resolution images of deep sky objects or planetary surfaces. ★ Observe in the field, even without internet connection, with a "reduced" set of data: 2 million stars, 2 million Deep Sky Objects, 10k asteroids. ★ Control your telescope through Bluetooth or WIFI: drive any GOTO telescope compatible with NexStar, SynScan or LX200 protocols. ★ Prepare your observing sessions using the advanced observation tools, to predict a celestial object observability and transit times. Stellarium Mobile - Star Map is made by the original creator of Stellarium, the well known open source planetarium and one of the best astronomy applications on Desktop PC.

What Stellarium Mobile - Star Map Is Used For

Stellarium Mobile - Star Map appears to be an astronomy and education app for identifying objects in the night sky. Based on the metadata, people commonly use it to point their phone at the sky and see a real-time map of stars, planets, constellations, satellites, and some deep-sky objects. It may also be useful for planning or checking what will be visible at a specific time and place.

The app context suggests it is aimed at everyday sky watching on a phone, with features that support location-based sky simulation and compass or sensor-assisted viewing. Permissions such as coarse and fine location, internet access, and sensor-related access fit this use case, since the app may need your position, device orientation, and updated sky data to show an accurate view. The metadata also mentions night mode and satellite tracking, which may help with dark-sky observation and spotting objects like the ISS.

Users interested in casual stargazing, learning constellations, or exploring astronomy from home or outdoors may find it relevant. The in-app purchase note indicates there may be an upgraded tier with deeper object catalogs and additional observing features.

Common uses

Identify stars, planets, and constellations by pointing the phone at the sky
Check what the night sky may look like for a chosen date, time, and location
Track satellites and visible objects such as the International Space Station
Explore deep-sky objects like nebulae, galaxies, and star clusters
Learn constellation shapes from different sky cultures
Use night mode for darker viewing conditions
Review the sky from a mobile device while outdoors or planning observations

Best for:

Stargazers Astronomy learners Night sky exploration Outdoor observation Phone app

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App Details

Package:
com.noctuasoftware.stellarium_free

Category:
Education

Developer:
Noctua Software

Version:
1.15.3

Updated:
Feb 10, 2026

Min Android:
9

Age Rating:
Everyone

Contains Ads:
No

In-App Purchases:
Yes

Official Listing

Official listing available on Google Play
Package name: com.noctuasoftware.stellarium_free
Age rating: Everyone

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