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Celestia
celestia · v1.6.4
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7.0
Space simulation for exploring the universe in three dimensions
brew install --cask celestia 13
30-day installs
47
90-day installs
204
365-day installs
Install trend
Trust Score 8/10
✓ Open source (GPL-2.0) +3
✓ Active development +2
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 11, 2026Celestia offers a unique 3D space visualization experience, allowing users to explore the universe in real-time. It's ideal for astronomy enthusiasts and educators looking for an immersive tool to study celestial objects and phenomena.
Provides a real-time 3D visualization of space, enabling exploration of celestial bodies and astronomical events.
Maturity: The project is active with recent commits and a strong open-source community, though there are many open issues.
Community: Celestia has gained significant attention on Hacker News, particularly for its real-time 3D visualization and applications in celestial navigation.
Pros
- + Immersive 3D space visualization for realistic exploration
- + Active open-source project with a supportive community
- + GPL-2.0 license allows for modification and customization
Cons
- - No auto-update feature for the Homebrew cask
- - Lower install numbers suggest niche appeal
Community Mentions
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