# AstroMinder: Sky & Stars

> Discover the stars, track live missions, and plan perfect stargazing nights

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.hmsapps.astrominder](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.hmsapps.astrominder)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.hmsapps.astrominder`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** HMSApps
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 14
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-22
- **First published:** 2026-06-27
- **Publisher country:** AU
- **Size:** 40 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hmsapps.astrominder)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRR8JJOSrePq3LTY\_7C80kSLl3UGBlicEkspg\_dCRwB67xV3O1br17Tvfp9AIViZd8\_FU-T8oFsCIqO/pub](https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRR8JJOSrePq3LTY_7C80kSLl3UGBlicEkspg_dCRwB67xV3O1br17Tvfp9AIViZd8_FU-T8oFsCIqO/pub)

## Description

Turn your device into a powerful observatory. Whether you are a casual star gazer, an amateur astronomer, or a serious astrophotographer, Astrominder provides the precision tools you need to explore the night sky and plan your next observation session with confidence.<br><br>Key Features:<br>- Immersive Sky View: Navigate the heavens in real-time. Simply point your device to the sky to identify constellations, planets, and deep-sky objects instantly.<br>- Live Satellite &amp; Mission Tracking: Stay connected to the space frontier. Track active spacecraft, follow upcoming launches, and receive precise predictions for visible satellite passes in your area.<br>- Professional Visibility Forecasts: Never miss a perfect night. Access professional-grade data on cloud cover, sky clarity, Bortle scale, humidity, and seeing conditions to ensure your telescope is pointed at the best view possible.<br>- Interactive Solar System: Explore our cosmic neighborhood with a dynamic, scaled model of planets and celestial objects.<br>- Personalized &quot;Tonight’s Best&quot;: Get tailored observing recommendations. Use our advanced filters to find targets based on your equipment, desired magnitude, altitude, and object type.<br>- Astrophotography Tools: Calculate maximum exposure times (NPF rule) directly on object detail screens based on your specific camera setup and target declination.<br>- Object Library: A comprehensive, searchable catalog of thousands of stars, planets, galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters.<br><br>Why choose Astrominder? <br>- Astrominder is built for those who value precision. By combining high-accuracy celestial calculations with a modern, clean, and intuitive interface, we make complex astronomical data accessible and actionable. Your equipment settings and preferences are remembered between sessions, allowing you to focus entirely on the stars.

## Rankings

- #2,716,852 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.hmsapps.astrominder.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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