What attributes does a tablet need to watch the stars

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On my smartphone I can turn and as I turn I see which stars I am looking at. My mother in law would like the same ability on a tablet which would have a bigger screen.

I imagine the tablet needs GPS and digital compass. I dont want her to pay crazy money for this. Any suggestions about what specs the tablet needs to have or perhaps tablet recommendations. She wont do much else with it as she has a computer in the house.
 

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Welcome to Android Central! Apart from the GPS and magnetometer, I think it also needs a gyroscope. I know for sure my old 2013 Nexus 7 is compatible with apps like Sky Map, and it has all 3 of those components. You could probably get a refurbished or used Nexus 7 for pretty cheap these days. Mine is still going strong, and works well as a gaming and media device.