stellarium ☆
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Description:
Tool to render realistic skies in real time on the screen
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 26.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @stellarium  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Other
Tags: astronomy planetarium science visualization education
Install: brew install --cask stellarium
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.
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
Use Cases:
  • Educational teaching tool for astronomy students
  • Planning and simulating stargazing sessions
  • Creating visualizations for astronomy presentations
Alternatives:
  • Celestia – Focuses on deep space exploration rather than Earth-based observation
  • SkySafari – Mobile-focused app with telescope control but less desktop rendering power
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Apr 5, 2026 1:36pm 26.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 6077049a
Dec 29, 2025 1:40pm 25.4 0 VERSION_BUMP 84541688
Sep 15, 2025 1:04pm 25.2 0 VERSION_BUMP 3895ce6f
Dec 23, 2023 11:01am 23.4 0 VERSION_BUMP 6e2c259b
Jul 2, 2023 10:53am 23.2 0 VERSION_BUMP 715d511b
Apr 16, 2023 1:54pm 23.1 0 VERSION_BUMP afa5993e
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