# Starlight® - Explore the Stars

> Find planets, stars, and constellations! A cosmic tour de force for stargazing!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.gyrocade.starlight](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.gyrocade.starlight)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.gyrocade.starlight`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** ION6, LLC
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 1,442,908
- **Rating:** 4.73 / 5 (11,703 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.5.0
- **Last updated:** 2025-08-20
- **First published:** 2015-11-19
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 8.97 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gyrocade.starlight)
- **Website:** [https://ion6.com](https://ion6.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://ion6.com/privacy.html](https://ion6.com/privacy.html)

## Description

Starlight® - Explore the Stars is a captivating and educational Chrome extension that transforms your device into a magical lens on the night sky. Easily identify planets, stars, and all 88 constellations in real time. Featuring stunning hand-painted artwork and a lightning-fast interface, Starlight® integrates data from over 100,000 stars based on the Hipparcos database, displaying each star accurately by spectral type.

Whether you're a casual stargazer or an astronomy enthusiast, this extension offers a vibrant cosmic map to amaze friends and educate families. Explore the solar system's planets, including Pluto, and enjoy an ever-expanding tour of the cosmos with regularly added new content. Engage with the community and contribute your feedback for future features, making Starlight® your go-to tool for cosmic discovery.

## Rankings

- #55,045 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.gyrocade.starlight.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users consistently praise Starlight for its educational value, intuitive visuals, and interactive exploration of stars, planets, the Sun, and the Moon. The app is described as engaging for all ages, especially beginners and kids, with reliable calibration and accurate outputs. Long-term users report frequent use and ongoing enjoyment, noting easy navigation and beautiful visuals. The reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with the main themes being learning, accessibility, and a strong user experience; few repeated downsides are mentioned.

### Pros

- Educational and informative content about stars, planets, and celestial bodies.
- Excellent visuals and easy-to-navigate interface; highly engaging.
- Fun, interactive experience that's appealing for kids and beginners.
- Calibrated accuracy and correct output for locating stars, sun, and moon.
- Frequent, long-term use by users (enjoyed for years).

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