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
Try adjusting the sensor speed and damping (in settings). We have a
better solution coming soon!
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:
* https://github.com/sky-map-team/stardroid (github - source
code)
* http://goo.gl/XWjRg (Google Plus)
* http://groups.google.com/group/google-sky-map
* http://twitter.com/skymapdevs