VIDEO: Sky Map Android app

For aspiring astronomers or just to "impress your date"

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13 May 2009 10:29 GMT / By Amy-Mae Elliott

We brought you news this was incoming (although then dubbed "Star Droid"), and now Google's made it official - Sky Map has launched for Android phones.

The downloadable application lets you point your Android phone at the night sky and identify stars, constellations and planets.

Hit play now on the video above to see the app in action, and head over to the Android Market to get your hands on it.
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