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KStars
kstars · v3.8.2
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8.0
Astronomy software
brew install --cask kstars 10
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Install trend
Trust Score 4/10
✗ Open source +0
✓ Active development +2
✗ Licensed +0
✗ No auto-updates +0
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Version History
v3.8.29d ago3.8.1→3.8.2
Review
Mar 11, 2026KStars is a comprehensive desktop planetarium that offers accurate celestial object tracking and realistic sky simulations. It benefits amateur astronomers, educators, and anyone interested in astronomy with its detailed features and educational tools.
KStars is astronomy software that simulates the night sky and tracks celestial objects in real-time.
Maturity: The project is mature with active development and a strong community, as evidenced by frequent updates and GitHub engagement.
Community: While there are no Reddit mentions, KStars has been discussed on Hacker News, indicating some level of community interest and awareness.
Pros
- + Rich features including celestial tracking and accurate sky simulations
- + Cross-platform support providing versatility
- + Active development with regular updates
Cons
- - Lack of auto-update functionality
- - Unclear licensing information
Community Mentions
hackernews
Feb 2025 KStars v3.7.5 Is Released
hackernews
Nov 2020 KStars v3.5.0 Is Released
hackernews
hackernews
Oct 2016 KStars 2.7.0 Released
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