Issues with Sky Map can appear in many ways.
Google Sky Maps is now called Sky Maps, and Google no longer maintains it.
While these issues can be frustrating, a straightforward fix will usually get Sky Map working correctly again.
Sky Map requires an Android rig with GPS, a compass, and accelerometer sensors.
To look to see if your Android gear is compatible, visitSky Map on Google Playfrom your gear.
If it is, you will see the message, “This app is available for your machine.”
Work through the list from top to bottom to resolve your Sky Map issue.
Remove your SD cardbefore installation.
Unmount and remove your SD card before installing the Google Sky Map app.
Once installed, you canre-insert and reinstall the SD card.
you’re free to alsomove the Google Sky Map app to the SD cardafter installation if you prefer.
In automatic mode, the display will line up with the area of the sky you’re looking at.
One common mistake users make is putting Sky Map in manual mode.
Manual mode requires you to drag the screen manually with your finger to look at the entire sky.
Re-calibrate your phone compass and GPS.
ACalibratemenu item in Sky Map configs will walk you through this process.
Turn on Location services on your AndroidfromSettings>Location.
This setting will allow the Sky Map app to identify your accurate location using the phone’s GPS sensors.
Many peopleturn off location servicesto save battery power, but the app won’t work automatically without this enabled.
EnableAlways use GPSin Sky Map.
Go toSettings>Location tweaks> and check the box beside Always use GPS.
Provide the Google Sky Map app with permission to access your phone’s location.
Calibrate your Android’s touchscreen.
If the app behaves erratically or the screen seems jittery, your Android touchscreen may need calibration.
If your touch screen isn’t working for any app, you could have a more severe issue.
Troubleshoot andfix any broken touch screenbefore attempting to launch Sky Map.
FAQ
The Google Sky Map, now Sky Map, no longer has an online search function.
