KStars vs Sky Map of Constellations
A side-by-side look at KStars and Sky Map of Constellations. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.
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 of Constellations
Education & Reference
Sky Map of Constellations is a free mobile app that allows users to identify stars, planets, constellations, and satellites by simply pointing their phone at the sky. It uses augmented reality and GPS to display names and information overlays on the live camera view.
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