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SkyMap vs Vortex Planetarium

A side-by-side look at SkyMap and Vortex Planetarium. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

SkyMap

SkyMap

Education & Reference

SkyMap is a free stargazing app that allows users to explore and identify stars, constellations, planets, satellites, and other celestial objects visible in the night sky. It uses augmented reality and GPS to display accurate maps of the sky aligned to the user's precise location and direction they're facing.

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Vortex Planetarium

Vortex Planetarium

Education & Reference

Vortex Planetarium is a free, open-source desktop planetarium software for Windows, Mac, and Linux. It allows users to visualize and explore the night sky, displaying stars, constellations, planets, comets, satellites, and more in an interactive 3D environment.

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