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OpenAstro vs Win*Star

A side-by-side look at OpenAstro and Win*Star. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

OpenAstro

OpenAstro

Science & Education

OpenAstro is an open-source astronomy software suite for astrophotography. It provides features like polar alignment, mount control, image capture, image processing, and workflow automation. The goal of OpenAstro is to be a full-featured free alternative to commercial options.

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Win*Star

Win*Star

Office & Productivity

Win*Star is an open-source desktop publishing software suite developed as an alternative to expensive options like Adobe InDesign. It provides professional-quality typesetting, page layout, vector drawing, and other publishing tools at no cost.

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