Starmap

Spec sheet

Purpose

Starmap is an astronomy reference app made for visual observers and field use.Read 9 Oct 2026 · star-map.fr

Privacy

The app has no ads, analytics, accounts, in-app purchases, or tracking, and says location and calendar information stays on the device.Read 9 Oct 2026 · star-map.fr

Support

The maker invites bug reports, suggestions, and field observations through a contact form and says it will reply as soon as possible.Read 9 Oct 2026 · star-map.fr

Maker

The site identifies F. D.Author as a professional astronomer and sole developer.Read 9 Oct 2026 · star-map.fr

Astronomy integrations

The app connects to SIMBAD, NOAA SWPC, and the Minor Planet Center for live astronomy information.Read 9 Oct 2026 · star-map.fr

Calendar

The feature list names iCal calendar integration.Read 9 Oct 2026 · star-map.fr

Charts

Seasonal sky charts are generated for the current month and are free for personal and educational use with credit to Starmap.Read 9 Oct 2026 · star-map.fr

Deep sky catalogue

The app lists 24,000 on-device deep-sky objects, including 13,226 NGC/IC objects.Read 9 Oct 2026 · star-map.fr

Live sky map

The sky chart follows the phone’s compass and orientation, with an arrow to guide users to objects.Read 9 Oct 2026 · star-map.fr

Live-data privacy

Requests to astronomy data providers include the device IP address and query, while the developer says it does not send a user’s name, account, or contact information.Read 9 Oct 2026 · star-map.fr

Local data

Settings, saved locations, equipment, and recently viewed objects are stored locally on the device.Read 9 Oct 2026 · star-map.fr

Solar data

Live NOAA SWPC data includes active regions, plage regions, F10.7 flux, GOES X-ray data, and Kp forecasts.Read 9 Oct 2026 · star-map.fr

Star catalogue

The app includes 2.5 million on-device stars and has a limiting magnitude of 15.Read 9 Oct 2026 · star-map.fr

Telescope tools

Users can configure unlimited telescopes and eyepieces, and the app computes magnification and true field of view.Read 9 Oct 2026 · star-map.fr

Plans and prices

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Where Specifiction places it

• Astronomy Apps#28 of 357.3