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GRASS GIS vs KStars

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

GRASS GIS

GRASS GIS

Science & Engineering

GRASS GIS is a free and open source geographic information system used for geospatial data management, analysis, graphics and maps production, spatial modeling, and visualization. It operates on various operating systems including Linux, Mac OSX, and Windows.

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KStars

KStars

Science & Education

KStars is a free, open source planetarium software for Linux and other UNIX-like systems. It allows users to visualize a realistic and accurate night sky, identify celestial objects like stars and planets, track their movement, and control telescopes for observation.

astronomystarsplanetstelescope-control

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