# TheSkyLive

> A complete guide to the Solar System and the night sky

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.theskylive.androidapp](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.theskylive.androidapp)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.theskylive.androidapp`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** TheSkyLive
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 168,615
- **Rating:** 4.65 / 5 (559 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-22
- **First published:** 2024-07-22
- **Publisher country:** IT
- **Size:** 21 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.theskylive.androidapp)
- **Website:** [https://theskylive.com/](https://theskylive.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://theskylive.com/privacy](https://theskylive.com/privacy)

## Description

TheSkyLive is a comprehensive Chrome extension and online resource designed for astronomy enthusiasts of all levels. It offers up-to-date information about planets, comets, asteroids, space probes, constellations, stars, and deep sky objects. TheSkyLive features interactive sky maps that let users explore the night sky from their current location and track celestial bodies in real-time.

Users can access a detailed ephemeris calculator and accurate astronomical data such as rising and setting times, magnitudes, and precise positions of stars and planets. The extension is ideal for planning observation sessions, tracking newly discovered comets, visualizing the Solar System's configuration, and monitoring solar eclipses and near-earth object approaches. Whether you're an amateur astronomer or a curious stargazer, TheSkyLive provides the tools necessary to deepen your knowledge and enjoyment of the cosmos.

## Rankings

- #173,231 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `com.theskylive.androidapp.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Reviews consistently praise TheSkyLive for its rich, informative celestial data and beautiful, interactive sky maps, with real-time tracking of planets, comets, and other objects. Users find it valuable for amateur astronomy and astrophotography, appreciating the intuitive interface and robust search features. However, several reviews report stability issues, including blank/gray startup screens and occasional crashes. Overall, the app shines in education and visualization, while startup and performance hiccups are the main recurring drawback.

### Pros

- Rich, informative celestial data and learning content.
- Beautiful visuals and mapping of the night sky.
- Real-time tracking and live, interactive visualization of objects (planets, comets, moons, etc.).
- User-friendly interface and easy navigation.
- Strong value for amateur astronomers; good subscription experience.

### Cons

- Stability issues: the app can stop responding or crash, sometimes within seconds.
- Startup/loading problems: blank or gray screens on launch or during use.
- Occasional performance or loading hiccups.

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