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Celestia vs SkyMap

A side-by-side look at Celestia and SkyMap. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Celestia

Celestia

Science & Education

Celestia is a free, open-source space simulation software that allows users to visualize and explore outer space. It renders high-resolution photographic images of planets, moons, stars, galaxies, and more from real astronomical data. Celestia is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

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SkyMap

SkyMap

Education & Reference

SkyMap is a free stargazing app that allows users to explore and identify stars, constellations, planets, satellites, and other celestial objects visible in the night sky. It uses augmented reality and GPS to display accurate maps of the sky aligned to the user's precise location and direction they're facing.

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