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Google Sky Map1.9.3
License
free Download
Platform
Android
Navigate the night sky
269 votes
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- PROS: Offers real time information based on your location, Toggle layers representing different aspects of Space, Very simple to use
- CONS: No background information about the things you're looking at

Stellarium0.11.2
License
free Download
Platform
Windows
Mac
See stars, planets and nebulae in real time
2151 votes
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- Stellarium for Windows
- Stellarium for Mac
- PROS: Realistic sunsets and sunrises, Constellations traced out, Accurate star positions
- CONS: Imagery not detailed, Designed for use in a dome (planetarium), Narrow appeal

WinStarsR2 2.076
License
free Download
Platform
Windows
Look at the solar system in 3D
110 votes
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Celestia1.6.1
License
free Download
Platform
Windows
Real-time space exploration on your computer
880 votes
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- PROS: Excellent help, Fascinating graphics, Lots of options, Appears to be excellently researched
- CONS: Clunky control, Search function didn't seem to work well

WorldWide TelescopeBeta
License
free Download
Platform
Windows
Explore the universe with your computer
189 votes
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- PROS: Hightly detailed atlas for real astronomy lovers, Includes photo galleries for more convenient browsing, You can download guided tours to learn more
- CONS: Mouse-based browsing is confusing, Sometimes you can see photo boundaries

Stellarium Portable0.11.2
License
free Download
Platform
Windows
Take the stars with you wherever you go
105 votes
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- PROS: An astronomy app that fits in your USB memory sitck, Loads of information about planets, stars, constellations and more
- CONS: May only appeal to astronomy lovers, No highly detailed imagery

SkyMap Pro7
License
buy Download
Platform
Windows
An astronomy program for anyone
31 votes
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StarCalc5.73
License
free Download
Platform
Windows
View images of the constellations
32 votes
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Gravit0.5.0
License
free Download
Platform
Windows
Simulate gravity
36 votes
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- PROS: Highly customizable, Runs smoothly on old hardware
- CONS: Extremely complicated to tweak

CyberSky4.0.2
License
buy Download
Platform
Windows
Learn about astronomy and the wonders of the sky
16 votes
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Redshift - Astronomy1.39
License
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Platform
Android
iPhone
A full version program for Android, by USM.
No votes yet
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- Redshift - Astronomy for Android
- Redshift - Astronomy for iPhone

Mobile Observatory - Astronomyvaries-with-device
License
free Download
Platform
Android
A free Education app for Android
2 votes
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Astronomy Screensaver 20051.0
License
free Download
Platform
Windows
View the heavens on your screen with these amazing NASA pictures
61 votes
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- PROS: Very high resolution pictures, Stunning scenes
- CONS: No information about the photos

SkEye | Astronomyvaries-with-device
License
free Download
Platform
Android
A free Education app for Android
No votes yet
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GoSkyWatch Planetarium - Astronomy Night Sky Guide9.2
License
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Platform
iPhone
A full version program for iphone
No votes yet
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Night Sky Tools - Astronomyvaries-with-device
License
free Download
Platform
Android
A free Education app for Android
No votes yet
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The Night Sky3.0
License
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Platform
Mac
A full version program for mac, by iCandi Apps
No votes yet
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Star Walk Kids: Astronomy Game2.0.6
License
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Platform
iPhone
A full version program for iphone
No votes yet
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Softonic’s Best Rated Software for this topic
#	Name	Version	Votes	Rating	Platform
1	Celestia	1.6.1	880	8.2	Windows
2	WinStars	R2 2.076	110	8.1	Windows
3	Stellarium	0.11.2	2151	8	Windows,Mac
4	WorldWide Telescope	Beta	189	7.5	Windows
5	Google Sky Map	1.9.3	269	7.1	Android

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