KStars Desktop Planetarium KDE e.V.
Use this command to install KStars Desktop Planetarium with WinGet:
winget install --id=KDE.KStars -e KStars Desktop Planetarium is a cross-platform astronomy software designed to provide an accurate graphical simulation of the night sky. It enables users to explore celestial objects from any location on Earth, at any date and time, with high precision.
Key Features:
- Simulates up to 100 million stars, 13,000 deep-sky objects, planets, comets, asteroids, supernovae, and satellites.
- Adjustable simulation speeds for observing long-term astronomical phenomena.
- Observation planner, sky calendar tool, and FOV editor for equipment field of view calculations.
- What's up Tonight tool to discover interesting celestial objects.
- Ekos astrophotography suite for controlling INDI devices, including telescopes, CCDs, and DSLRs.
- Tools for conjunction prediction, altitude vs. time graphs, and high-quality sky chart printing.
- Access to extensive astronomical catalogs, including corrections for precession, nutation, and atmospheric refraction.
Audience & Benefit:
Ideal for students, educators, amateur astronomers, and astronomy enthusiasts seeking a comprehensive toolset for observation planning, celestial exploration, and astrophotography. KStars enhances understanding of the universe by providing detailed simulations and practical tools to support astronomical research and enjoyment.
Available as open-source software, KStars can be installed via winget, offering a powerful platform for anyone interested in astronomy.