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Stellarium Plus - Star Map

Education • Noctua Software • ⭐ 4.80 • 100,000+

Version 1.15.3 Everyone

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This app requests 12 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
ℹ️ Review	Approximate Location (network Based) approximate location (network-based)	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	Precise Location (gps And Network Based) precise location (GPS and network-based)	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	Read The Contents Of Your Usb Storage read the contents of your USB storage	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	Modify Or Delete The Contents Of Your Usb Storage modify or delete the contents of your USB storage	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	Take Pictures And Videos take pictures and videos	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	View Network Connections view network connections	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	Pair With Bluetooth Devices pair with Bluetooth devices	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	Access Bluetooth Settings access Bluetooth 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.
ℹ️ Review	Full Network Access full network access	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	Run At Startup run at startup	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	Prevent Device From Sleeping prevent device from sleeping	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	Google Play License Check Google Play license check	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 Stellarium Plus - Star Map

Stellarium Plus - 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. This Plus version will also satisfy the most demanding astronomy enthusiasts thanks to its massive collection of sky objects (up to magnitude 22 versus magnitude 10 in the standard version) and advanced observing features for controlling telescopes or preparing observing sessions. Stellarium Plus 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. ★ 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. ★ 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 Plus - 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 Plus - Star Map Is Used For

Stellarium Plus - Star Map is based on the metadata a phone app for viewing and exploring the night sky. It appears to be used as a planetarium-style astronomy tool that helps users identify stars, constellations, planets, comets, satellites, and deep sky objects by pointing the phone at the sky or selecting a date, time, and location.

The app may be especially useful for people who want a more detailed sky map than a basic stargazing guide. Its metadata also suggests advanced observing use, including telescope control over Bluetooth or Wi‑Fi and session planning for astronomy enthusiasts. Location permissions appear to support accurate sky positioning, while storage, network, and camera-related permissions may relate to map data, online content, and sky observation features. It also includes a night mode, which may help with low-light viewing during outdoor use.

Common uses

Identify visible stars, planets, and constellations in real time
Explore deep sky objects such as nebulae, galaxies, and star clusters
Check how the sky appears for a different date, time, or location
Track satellites, including the International Space Station
Use night mode for darker outdoor observing conditions
Prepare observing sessions with advanced astronomy details
Control compatible telescopes over Bluetooth or Wi‑Fi

Best for:

stargazers astronomy enthusiasts night sky learning telescope users phone app

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App Details

Package:
com.noctuasoftware.stellarium_plus

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:
No

Official Listing

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

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