kstars ☆
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Description:
Astronomy software
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 3.8.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @kde  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Other
Tags: astronomy planetarium science education telescope
Install: brew install --cask kstars
About:
KStars is a comprehensive, open-source planetarium application for KDE that provides an accurate sky simulation. It allows users to explore stars, planets, nebulae, and deep-sky objects from any location on Earth. The software is a powerful tool for both amateur astronomers and educational purposes, featuring telescope control and observation planning.
Key Features:
  • Detailed sky map with over 100 million stars
  • Support for telescope control via INDI or ASCOM
  • Observation planning tools including what's visible tonight
  • Photography tools for DSLR and CCD imaging workflows
Use Cases:
  • Planning and preparing for astronomical observation sessions
  • Educational tool for learning about celestial objects and constellations
  • Controlling telescopes and cameras for astrophotography
Alternatives:
  • Stellarium – Popular alternative with a focus on photorealistic rendering
  • SkySafari – Mobile-focused planetarium app with extensive object databases
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Feb 2, 2026 8:01pm 3.8.1 0 VERSION_BUMP ba8d8296
Aug 17, 2025 12:56pm 3.7.8 0 VERSION_BUMP ac018cba
Aug 4, 2024 10:18am 3.7.2 0 VERSION_BUMP b454803f
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