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KStars vs SkEye

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

SkEye

Education & Reference

SkEye is a free, open source planetarium software for Windows. It allows users to visualize and explore the night sky, including stars, planets, constellations, satellites, and more. SkEye has a simple interface and various helpful features like telescopic control.

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