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Space Engine vs Stellarium

A side-by-side look at Space Engine and Stellarium. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Space Engine

Space Engine

Science & Education

Space Engine is a free software program that allows users to explore the universe in 3D, from planet Earth to the most distant galaxies. It generates procedural planets, stars, and galaxies based on scientific data and allows virtual space tourism.

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Stellarium

Stellarium

Education & Reference

Stellarium is an open-source planetarium software that shows a realistic sky in 3D, just like what you see with the naked eye, binoculars or a telescope. It can be used to learn about astronomy and identify stars, constellations, planets and satellites.

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