Description:
Astronomy software
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Type: Cask
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Latest Version: 3.8.4@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
@kde |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Other
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Tags:
astronomy
planetarium
science
education
telescope
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Install:
brew install --cask kstars
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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.
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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
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Use Cases:
- Planning and preparing for astronomical observation sessions
- Educational tool for learning about celestial objects and constellations
- Controlling telescopes and cameras for astrophotography
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Alternatives:
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Stellarium
– Popular alternative with a focus on photorealistic rendering
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SkySafari
– Mobile-focused planetarium app with extensive object databases
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Version |
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Commit |
| Aug 9, 2026 4:13pm |
3.8.4 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
15e4d589 |
| Jun 1, 2026 3:19pm |
3.8.3 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
088dd138 |
| Apr 8, 2026 4:55am |
3.8.2 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
1b6d6090 |
| 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 |
| Oct 3, 2023 8:45am |
3.6.7 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
01392101 |
| Apr 7, 2023 7:33pm |
3.6.4 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
cfb7ff6a |
| Apr 3, 2023 8:47am |
3.6.3 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
d52c945f |
| Feb 12, 2023 7:31am |
3.6.3 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
a6d98270 |
| Dec 9, 2022 3:21am |
3.6.2 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
ccb43fe0 |
| Dec 3, 2022 12:26am |
3.6.2 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
70d39789 |
| Oct 25, 2022 12:17am |
3.6.1 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
cda35239 |
| Oct 4, 2022 12:59am |
3.6.1 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
a7925e68 |
| Sep 10, 2022 9:51am |
3.6.0 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
9be9c3a4 |
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