
Android Apps to Teach You About Astronomy
December 13, 2013 | cwsapts
The universe is a fascinating place, and just about everyone loves learning new things about the stars, planets, moons and other celestial objects. If you want to expand your mind with interesting facts about astronomy, these Android apps are the perfect place to start.
SkEye
Think of the SkEye app as a sort of digital planetarium, a guide to the sky that helps you to identify stars, planets and constellations all through your phone. You can even use SkEye as a PUSHTO guide with your telescope for an even more authentic experience!
Sky Map
Sky Map is a Google app that enables users to point their phones at the sky and quickly identify the constellation or other celestial object. By using a GPS, compass data, date and time, the app produces results that are unbelievably accurate. Because Sky Map is an open-source app, it is available completely free of charge.
Star Chart
Using visual graphics and bold colors, Star Chart provides a similar map of the night sky with a few added elements. This app provides an impressive aesthetic and close-up views of objects you’ve found, as well as a view of the sky from the polar opposite side of the earth.