One thing you should know - my interests are rather advanced and varied. So you've been verbally introduced, so I shall cut to the chase: These are 2 screenshots of my copy, one full field when looking South:Īnd here's another closing in on the meteor-shower I've noted: Anywhere on Earth - and even from other planets.

It is truly up to you what it has to show you on the screen, all tailor-made for your location, date, and time. It contains everything you want - just push a few keys and it's there - or gone. It's up to you how advanced you wish it to be, or as simple. And once you download it and install it, you can program it (instructions are included - it's simple) to show you anything up there you wish, Stars, Galaxies, Our Solar-System, Nebulae, Artificial-Satellites, Etc. Many folks have remarked it's the greatest bargain going in amateur astronomy. Stellarium - which most agree is among the very best of these - is completely free. Please read on.Ī good and detailed computerized mapping of the nighttime-sky can often cost 100's of $$$. If this is happening for you - I have a very nice surprise for you. Won't this cost too much? Can I re-sell it?' and a string of others. What should I.' or 'I used to love astronomy when I was younger.

And that can often be troublesome to many people for many reasons: 'I got a telescope for my birthday. And one suggestion is a 'Planetarium-Program.' What's that? It's maps of the sky-at-night, from your location, to show you what is out there for you to see if you wish.Ī good planetarium-program can cost alot of money. And they will ask if anyone can tell them how to learn about finding their way about in the sky at night. Many times someone will become interested in astronomy, and come into a forum such as this one. Well, Stellarium really isn't about Earth - it's about what's up and way out there!

What on Earth is Stellarium - you may be thinking.

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