star-charter
The premium Open Source alternative to SkySafari
🎯 Best for:Users needing high-resolution, printable star charts for publications.
What is star-charter?
Replaces GUI-based planetarium software for generating high-quality sky maps. Outputs SVG, PDF, and PNG formats using precise star catalog data for custom coordinates.
Tech Stack
CPhysics & Astronomy
Why star-charter?
- • Vector graphics output
- • Scriptable automation
- • Customizable star catalogs
Limitations
- • No real-time view
- • Steep config curve
- • Limited star catalogs
3/5/2026
Last Update
36
Forks
25
Issues
GPL-3.0
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on SkySafari)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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