SunSketcher

Name: SunSketcher
Rating: 3.0392158 (51 reviews)
Author: SunSketcher

By: SunSketcher

Help us reveal the true shape of the Sun!

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Features & Capabilities

SunSketcher is a unique citizen science Chrome extension enabling anyone in the solar eclipse path of totality to help scientists reveal the true shape of the Sun. By capturing timed photos during totality, the app collects valuable data on the Sun's oblateness, aiming to achieve unprecedented precision in solar shape measurement. This collaborative initiative creates a large-scale database of eclipse images to advance heliophysics research, test gravitational theories, and deepen understanding of the Sun's interior flows.

No scientific qualifications or special equipment are needed—just your smartphone and presence within the path of totality. The app automates photo capture during the brief eclipse, letting you safely watch the event while contributing. Uploaded images and location data fuel groundbreaking analysis, and contributors may earn recognition, including Guinness World Record mentions. SunSketcher exemplifies how crowd-sourced science can empower the public to participate in cutting-edge solar research.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Education Photography Community

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Version:

1.0.7 Last updated: 2024-04-10

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Creation date:

2024-03-20

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Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Safe
com.wkuxr.eclipsetotality.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

Size:

32.11MB

Email:

su*****@gmail.com

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Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-16

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# 521,616 ▲ 3,063

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Developed by:

SunSketcher

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wkuxr.eclipsetotality

Email:

su*****@gmail.com

Website:

https://sunsketcher.org

User Reviews

Many users were excited about the app's goal of capturing eclipse photos for citizen science, praising its clear instructions and free access. However, a majority experienced crashes during or after the eclipse, resulting in no photos being saved or accessible. Confusion about photo uploads and app errors further frustrated users. Overall, while the concept was well-liked, technical issues severely impacted user experience, leading to disappointment and inability to share eclipse images.

Pros

The app has an interesting and educational premise, engaging users in citizen science by capturing eclipse photos.
Instructions and permissions setup were clear and easy to follow as reported by users.
The app is free and makes participation in eclipse observation accessible to the general public.

Cons

The app consistently crashed during or after the eclipse event and frequently would not open again afterwards.
Users did not receive any photos or videos after the event, often reporting that the app did not capture any images despite following directions.
There was no clear feedback or confirmation about photo uploads or access to captured images, leading to confusion and disappointment.
Some users experienced app errors related to cache or permissions that prevented proper functioning during the eclipse.

Recent reviews

After the eclipse the program stopped working, I never uninstalled it after a few days because I wanted the photos but still didn't work two days after. I cannot open the program so I've given up, I would've liked my phone to have some photos of the eclipse.

am*****, 2024-04-10

Thankfully I had another phone to take pictures but the app was fine up until the eclipse, and only after did I find out it was just repeatedly closing. Was super excited to contribute but it wasn't meant to be.