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KStars vs ViewRanger

A side-by-side look at KStars and ViewRanger. 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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ViewRanger

ViewRanger

Travel & Location

ViewRanger is a mobile app and website that provides outdoor navigation tools for hiking, cycling, and more. It offers offline maps, route planning, GPS tracking, augmented reality views, and community route sharing.

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