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KStars vs Sky Map

A side-by-side look at KStars and Sky Map. 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 Map

Sky Map

Education & Reference

Sky Map is a free stargazing app that allows users to explore the night sky by holding their phone up to the sky. It identifies stars, constellations, planets, satellites, and more in real-time using augmented reality.

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