KStars vs SkyMap
A side-by-side look at KStars and SkyMap. 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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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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