Android astronomy apps

[yorks]

I use Google Skymap on my Galaxy S. works great but its always slightly off. By that I mean when pointing at the moon for example its never accurate. Anyone else have the same problem ?

[scogyrd]

I bought an android phone a couple of weeks ago (xperia x10) but I can't use the net (only orangeworld) until my old contract runs out and my sim updates in 2 weeks time, so I was wondering if anyone knew if it was possible to install apps without going on-line? For example if I downloaded the skeye app to my computer could I then install it on my phone?

[Steep]

If your phone has wifi, you can use it to access the market via your broadband (assuming you have a wireless router that is...)

[Steep]

I use Google Skymap on my Galaxy S. works great but its always slightly off. By that I mean when pointing at the moon for example its never accurate. Anyone else have the same problem ?

I'm not sure how accurate it is but to make the best of it, be sure you have set your location accurately, use gps if your phone has it.

[scogyrd]

If your phone has wifi, you can use it to access the market via your broadband (assuming you have a wireless router that is...)

I've not got a wireless router but I've already tried using several pubs, the local college and a mcdonald's free wifi and I just get a message telling me my sim won't let me access it, or something along those lines, which I presume is because my old contract didn't have the internet or anything like that.

Perhaps I should just ring orange tomorrow and ask them what is going on.

[Steep]

The wifi part of your phone doesn't use the mobile network so it shouldn't go near the sim, Try it next time with the mobile data network switched off and just the wifi on.

[scogyrd]

Thanks, if I can figure out how to turn my mobile network off I'll try it tomorrow.

[HRJ]

Thanks, if I can figure out how to turn my mobile network off I'll try it tomorrow.

If you manage to access internet with WiFi that will be the best case.

But in case you are not able to access WiFi, you can install the downloaded application via USB.

After connecting the phone via USB to your computer, simply copy the downloaded file (with .apk extension) to your phone's memory card. Then use a file-manager on your phone to open and install that file.

There is also another technique to install via USB, but more complicated. In short, you can use the Android SDK to do the job. I can explain in detail if all else fails.

[badgeranduni]

Another one for your collection

Satellite AR Free

Satellite AR - Android app on AppBrain

Ever wondered what satellites are flying above your head when you look up? This app will show them to you using augmented reality. Point your phone's camera to the sky, and small icons track the locations of various satellites. Those in sunlight are colored yellow to help you look for them on a clear night.

Recent changes:

2010-Dec-17

* Added compass calibration instructions

* Fixed some camera FCs on certain devices

* Updated app requirements for Android Market

[badgeranduni]

But wait there's more.....

Galaxy Wire - Space News Free

Galaxy Wire - Space News - Android app on AppBrain

GALAXY WIRE for Android puts the final frontier at your fingertips!

Features

* Top NASA & ESA Space News

* Daily Space History

* Dedicated Space Shuttle News Channel

* Significant Mission Event Times

* ISS Event Calendar

* Daily Space Images

* NASA Reports

* Video (beta)

* and More

[tommys]

I have a wildfire, do I download these files to my pc and then to the phone?

[badgeranduni]

Hi Tommys.

If you PM me your email address and a list of what apps you want I'll send them to you. Then copy them to your phone and install using a file manager like Astro or Linda.

[badgeranduni]

SightSpaceStation AR $4.20

SightSpaceStation AR - Android app on AppBrain

Intuitive and powerful satellite tracker to view International Space Station(ISS), Space Shuttles and others with your naked eye using Augmented Reality technology.

This simulates a way of satellite on top of reality through the camera and map.

Not only satellites,planets,fixed stars,galaxies,black hole,spacecrafts(Voyager1, Voyager2, New Horizons etc.),tweets and even world cities are shown as if earth was transparent.

Displaying geostationary orbits will also be very helpful when you adjust a parabolic dish antenna.

It connects Twitter too. So you can share excitements of finding satellites and weather conditions with others all over the world.

[badgeranduni]

Zenith Mobile Telescope $4.10

Zenith Mobile Telescope - Android app on AppBrain

Zenith is a telescope for your Android phone. Explore the night sky by pointing your mobile phone towards sky. Watch hundreds of stars, their constellations, and our solar system's planets. View great images of galaxies and nebulae from the Hubble Space Telescope.

Keywords: astronomy, planetarium, planets, stars, wikitude

[HRJ]

Hi badgeranduni!

You are doing a great service, excavating all these apps.

It is possible to create lists on AppBrain and link to them. I have created one and added all the apps mentioned by you.

View the app list on AppBrain

• SkEye
  
• Solar Planets
  
• Google Sky Map
  
• Messier Objects
  
• Planets Position
  
• Heavens Above
  
• Where is Io
  
• star3map
  
• PlanetariaX Pro
  
• Stargazing; Guide to Astronomy
  
• Hubble Space Images
  
• Celeste SE
  
• Star Chart
  
• EphemDroid Free
  
• IK Pegasi
  
• Satellite AR
  

[the milster]

Nice one, that list is just what I need

[badgeranduni]

Hi HRJ

Good idea, I'll look into it as it's not a feature I've used before. Makes sense having one list for people to browse.

I'll give it a go next time

Cheers.

[musasi]

thanks for the info

[musasi]

thanks for the info me very well

[Mark in Macc]

Just had a look for SkEye on Android Market and can't find it. Any advice?

[Mark in Macc]

Just had a look for SkEye on Android Market but can't find it. Any advice?

[keef_uk]

what phone you got mark?

[badgeranduni]

Hi Mark,

You can download it directly from HRJ's website (SkEye Developer) you'll notice he also posts on this site. Which is handy for us

Here is the link:

http://lavadip.com/media/SkEye.latest.apk

[the_laughing_crow]

Plenty of apps etc for android on this thread:

http://stargazerslounge.com/astro-lounge/110469-astronomy-android-phone.html

Anyone out there want to merge these two threads?

[badgeranduni]

Hi all

Thanks to HRJ I will now just post a link to a complete list of all the Astronomy Apps for our Android phones, whenever I find some new ones.

Starting now as I've just added another

Click this link and it'll take you to the full list.

badgeranduni's Android Astronomy Apps

Best wishes,

Badger.