A free alternative to Starry Night and SkySafari. It utilizes OpenGL to render a real-time 3D sky including stars, constellations, and planets based on geographic location.
Tech Stack
C++Physics & Astronomy
Why stellarium?
• Massive star catalog
• Real-time telescope control
• Extensive plugin system
Limitations
• High GPU usage
• Complex UI for beginners
• Large installation size
3/5/2026
Last Update
983
Forks
449
Issues
GPL-2.0
License
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