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KStars vs Wikimapia

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

Wikimapia

Online Services

Wikimapia is a free, online map and satellite imaging resource that combines Google Maps with a wiki component. Users can add information, edits, and notes to any location in the world. It allows users to learn about different places and contribute knowledge.

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