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KStars vs Sky Guide

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

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.

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Sky Guide

Sky Guide

Education & Reference

Sky Guide is a stargazing app that allows users to identify stars, planets, constellations, and satellites visible in the night sky. It uses augmented reality technology to overlay information directly onto the sky as viewed through the phone's camera.

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