# AstroControl

> AstroControl is a "Monitor Tool" for professional astrophotographers.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.KostasPapag.AstroControltool](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.KostasPapag.AstroControltool)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.KostasPapag.AstroControltool`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Kostas Papageorgiou
- **Category:** PHOTOGRAPHY
- **Downloads:** 10
- **Version:** 1.0.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-02-21
- **First published:** 2026-02-21
- **Publisher country:** GR
- **Size:** 14 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.KostasPapag.AstroControltool)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/astrocontrol-privacy-policy/%CE%B1%CF%81%CF%87%CE%B9%CE%BA%CE%AE-%CF%83%CE%B5%CE%BB%CE%AF%CE%B4%CE%B1](https://sites.google.com/view/astrocontrol-privacy-policy/%CE%B1%CF%81%CF%87%CE%B9%CE%BA%CE%AE-%CF%83%CE%B5%CE%BB%CE%AF%CE%B4%CE%B1)

## Description

AstroControl is the a &quot;Mission Control&quot; for professional astrophotographers. Designed to be your companion in the field, it provides real-time telemetry, advanced planning tools, and a dark-adapted interface to keep your eyes on the stars.<br><br>REAL-TIME MONITORING<br>Connect to your rig via the NINA Advanced API.<br><br>Imaging Telemetry: Detailed status of your Camera, Mount, Focuser, and Filter Wheel.<br>Guiding Precision: Monitor your PHD2 guiding RMS graphs in real-time.<br>HFR History: Track your star focus quality throughout the night.<br>ADVANCED PLANNING<br>Don&#39;t waste a clear night on the wrong target.<br><br>Target Database: Search thousands of deep-sky objects with instant DSS image previews.<br>Altitude Graphs: Visualize target paths to find the perfect imaging window.<br>Darkness Graphs: Calculate precise Moon/Sun positions and Bortle-scale darkness windows.<br><br>WEATHER FORECASTING<br>Integrated weather tailored for astronomy.<br><br>Risk Meter: Instant Cloud/Rain risk assessment.<br>Cloud Layers: Detailed breakdown of Low, Medium, and High-level clouds.<br>Seeing Estimates: Know your atmospheric transparency before you set up.<br>BUILT FOR THE FIELD<br>Red Mode: Full-interface &quot;Red Mode&quot; to preserve your night vision.<br>Modern Aesthetics: Sleek, high-tech interface that feels like a spacecraft dashboard.<br>Low Memory Footprint: Optimized image loading to ensure a smooth experience.<br><br>IMPORTANT PREREQUISITES<br>To use AstroControl, your imaging rig must meet the following:<br><br>N.I.N.A. Advanced API: You must have the &quot;Advanced API&quot; plugin installed and enabled in N.I.N.A.<br>Network Connectivity: Your mobile device must be on the same local network (Wi-Fi/LAN) as your imaging computer to communicate.<br>Elevate your astrophotography workflow. Download AstroControl and own the night.

## Rankings

- #2,801,288 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.NEARBY_WIFI_DEVICES`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.KostasPapag.AstroControltool.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.KostasPapag.AstroControltool)