Stellarium - Star Map 1.16.8: what changed
Google Play’s notes name a fix for in-app purchases that were sometimes not recognized or acknowledged, followed by a broad mention of other fixes. The notes do not itemize those additional changes.
What changed
- 01In-app purchases get a fix
The purchase-related fix is the clearest specific change in the notes. Stellarium offers an in-app purchase for Stellarium Plus, but Google Play does not say whether the fix applies only to that purchase or to other purchase flows. If an earlier transaction still appears unresolved, check the app’s Google Play listing and account purchase records before trying again.
- 02Other bugs are addressed
This broad note signals that the build contains additional maintenance work, but it does not identify individual defects or describe visible changes. The app’s description covers sky simulation and object identification, yet the notes do not connect these general fixes to any particular feature. For specifics, Google Play’s listing is the available source, and it may not explain every change.
- 03Sky exploration remains the focus
The app description says the sky simulation can use different dates, times and locations, and can show objects including comets, satellites and deep-sky objects. These are existing capabilities, not changes identified in this build’s notes. Treat the update as maintenance rather than evidence that the sky map or its object catalog has been expanded.
- Version
- 1.16.8
- On Google Play
- Sep 13, 2026
- Rollout
- Rolling out via Google Play
- Developer
- Noctua Software
Should you update now?
The notes describe a purchase-recognition fix and other bug fixes, but do not warn about a current problem or call out a permissions or sign-in change. If the build is offered on Google Play, installing it is a reasonable choice, especially if you use in-app purchases. Otherwise, you can check again later.
Get the update
Open Stellarium - Star Map in Google PlayOfficial listing by Noctua Software
On the listing, Update means this build is waiting for your phone; Open means you already have it or a newer one.
Worth knowing
The notes specifically mention cases where in-app purchases were not recognized or acknowledged, but they do not say whether an earlier transaction will be corrected automatically or what users should do about one. Stellarium’s description says an in-app purchase unlocks Stellarium Plus. If a purchase still appears unresolved, check the Google Play account and the app’s listing rather than assuming this build changes your purchase status. The other reported fixes are not itemized.
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