Where Does Sky Guide Store Catalogs?
Sky Guide caches star catalogs and saved views on-device with purchases tied to your store account. Point at the sky to identify objects.
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Sky Guide pairs an on-device star catalog with live sky alignment. Constellations, satellites, and event alerts render from cached data, working far from signal once catalogs download. Purchases unlock features through the store account. Satellite passes need exact time and a clear horizon. Red mode saves night vision.
That makes catalog downloads the travel errand and login the migration. Exact folder names may vary by version. Red night mode preserves dark adaptation during sessions; enable it before heading out.
Where Sky Guide stores this, by platform
Sky Guide app storage (Android/data private folder)
Catalogs cached on-device; purchases via store account. Exact folder names may vary by version. Re-download catalogs over WiFi after moves.
Sky Guide app storage (Settings > iPhone Storage)
Same catalog model as Android with purchases on Apple ID. Enable red night mode before observing sessions.
Frequently asked questions
How do I identify stars?
Open the app under open sky and hold the phone up; compass and gyroscope align the map. Calibrate by waving a figure-eight when labels drift. City lights wash out faint objects regardless of settings.
Do purchases transfer to a new phone?
Yes through the store account for paid features on login. Downloaded catalogs rebuild per device on demand. Saved views and settings sync where offered; re-download large catalogs over WiFi.
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