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KStars vs Space Engine

A side-by-side look at KStars and Space Engine. 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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Space Engine

Space Engine

Science & Education

Space Engine is a free software program that allows users to explore the universe in 3D, from planet Earth to the most distant galaxies. It generates procedural planets, stars, and galaxies based on scientific data and allows virtual space tourism.

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