Description:
Tool to render realistic skies in real time on the screen
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Type: Cask
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Latest Version: 26.3@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
@stellarium |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Other
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Tags:
astronomy
planetarium
science
visualization
education
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Install:
brew install --cask stellarium
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About:
Stellarium is a powerful open-source planetarium software that accurately renders 3D skies in real-time. It provides detailed models of stars, planets, nebulae, and deep-sky objects, making it an essential tool for both amateur and professional astronomers. The software supports telescopic control and cinematic visualizations for an immersive experience.
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Key Features:
- Accurate 3D rendering of stars, planets, and deep-sky objects
- Support for telescopes and astronomical hardware control
- Extensive catalog with over 600,000 stars
- Scriptable interface for creating educational tours
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Use Cases:
- Educational teaching tool for astronomy students
- Planning and simulating stargazing sessions
- Creating visualizations for astronomy presentations
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Alternatives:
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Celestia
– Focuses on deep space exploration rather than Earth-based observation
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SkySafari
– Mobile-focused app with telescope control but less desktop rendering power
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| Sep 28, 2026 5:05pm |
26.3 |
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| Jun 24, 2026 8:00pm |
26.2 |
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| Apr 5, 2026 1:36pm |
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| Dec 29, 2025 1:40pm |
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| Sep 15, 2025 1:04pm |
25.2 |
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| Dec 23, 2023 11:01am |
23.4 |
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| Apr 16, 2023 1:54pm |
23.1 |
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| Dec 28, 2022 4:21am |
1.2 |
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c2aea32b |
| Nov 1, 2022 9:11am |
1.1.1 |
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| Oct 31, 2022 5:14pm |
1.1 |
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| Oct 2, 2022 11:32am |
1.0 |
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de513462 |
| Aug 23, 2022 5:16pm |
0.22.2 |
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e35c4ac3 |
| Aug 15, 2022 1:32pm |
0.22.2 |
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5a532e81 |
| Aug 11, 2022 9:53am |
0.22.2 |
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| Jul 8, 2022 1:09am |
0.22.2 |
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