sky maps for android?

SkySearcher (Daniel) · #1 21-11-2011, 06:57 PM

Hi all
Does anyone know of a stellarrium type app for android? It would be so much easier to use my tablet outside than the cumbersome laptop.

Cheers
Dan

supernova1965 (Warren) · #2 21-11-2011, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by SkySearcher

Hi all
Does anyone know of a stellarrium type app for android? It would be so much easier to use my tablet outside than the cumbersome laptop.

Cheers
Dan

Google Sky is good and free as well

SkySearcher (Daniel) · #3 21-11-2011, 08:02 PM

Thanks warren.
I have the Google program but I can't workout how to stop the map from moving when I move the device around! If I can stop it I might be able to use it.

Screwdriverone (Chris) · #4 21-11-2011, 08:14 PM

Hi Dan,

Take a look at Star Chart for $2.99. The reviews are positive (5 stars) and screen shots are gorgeous....

3 bucks aint bad.

Cheers

Chris

SkySearcher (Daniel) · #5 21-11-2011, 09:03 PM

Thanks Chris
The maps do look impressive, I'll take a look at it

mithrandir (Andrew) · #6 22-11-2011, 12:11 PM

If you can hang out for a few weeks, Southern Stars are planning to release Sky Safari for Android by the end of the year.

I need an iPad2. My iPhone4 doesn't have enough screen space to do the iOS version justice.

SkySearcher (Daniel) · #7 22-11-2011, 12:58 PM

Wow, that's impressive. Now all I need is a goto scope!
I dare say I will be donloading this when its released.