Star Odyssey
A guide to over 70 of the brightest stars in the night sky.
Star Odyssey - Your Guide to Night Sky Stars
"Star Odyssey" is an Android app designed for star enthusiasts. It provides detailed information about over 70 of the brightest stars, including pronunciation guides, name origins, brightness, distance from Earth, and fascinating astronomical facts. The app integrates with the SkEye planetarium to help users locate stars and features an Algol Eclipse schedule, making it a comprehensive guide for anyone wanting to learn more about the night sky.
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App summary
Ever used Google's Sky Map to identify a star, but wanted to know more than just the star's name? Star Odyssey fills that gap.
It includes:
* Over 70 of the brightest stars in the night sky
* Pronunciation guides (it's not obvious how to pronounce many star names)
* Origin of the name (the meaning of a star's name is often insightful)
* Brightness and distance from Earth
* Interesting astronomical facts
* Includes all stars displayed in Google Sky Map
* Integration with the SkEye planetarium app for locating stars (Unfortunately Google Sky Map does not support this feature)
* Algol Eclipse schedule (find out when to watch the Demon Star fade and re-brighten)
User reviews
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spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Informative and educational
- Free to use
- Easy to use and uncluttered interface
- Fantastic data source
- Complements other astronomy apps well
Cons
- Lacks support for newer Android versions
- Needs more extensive catalog of celestial objects
- No option for multiple themes (Light and Dark)
- Errors encountered (e.g., "couldn't find requested object")
- Limited practical application for amateur astronomers
Most mentioned
- Request for compatibility updates
- Need for more themes to accommodate night shift users
- Desire for a larger star catalog
- Comments about user experience (simple, useful, etc.)
- Overall appreciation for the app's educational value
User reviews
Brilliant app. Can we have an update for the latest android please android 12
by 
jonny duncan, 2022-03-27
jonny duncan, 2022-03-27I think that is time for compatibility update for newer android version......
by 
Damir Nehyba, 2020-07-14
Damir Nehyba, 2020-07-14Love this application, together with skyeye, you have real knowledge in the palm of your hand.... If it worked, "couldn't find requested object" error ruins the experience.
by 
A Google user, 2020-04-28
A Google user, 2020-04-28