Stellarium for Mac

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Key Details of Stellarium

Render the night sky
Last updated on 09/10/20
There have been 1 update within the past 6 months
The current version has 0 flags on VirusTotal

Editors’ Review

Download.com staffSeptember 10, 2020

Stargazing is an amazing hobby, but the weather isn't always perfect for it. With Stellarium for Mac, users can now explore the galaxy anywhere, anytime.

The installation of Stellarium for Mac takes no time at all as it requires a simple drag and drop into the Applications folder. Once you launch the app, you will be greeted with a night sky full of stars, which looks really amazing. If you want to see more stars you can simply zoom in. The application reminded us of the Night Sky feature from Google Earth. One of the advantages of this app is that it works even when it's offline, which is perfect if you're taking your Mac far out of town. You can click on the star/galaxy to learn more about it and it'll show you its current angle, position, and how far it is, etc. The app is quite complex, as well. The interface lacks descriptions and there are no tutorials available, but there's a PDF guide available for download on the developer's Web site. There is also an IRC channel full of passionate people who are willing to help out, so you may have to ask for help; but there are options if you get stuck.

Since Stellarium for Mac is a multiplatform and open-source app, there's a huge community supporting it. If stargazing is your passion, you'll definitely feel at home here.

Stellarium for Mac

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: September 10, 2020

Latest update: September 10, 2020

Version: 0.20.2

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Mac

Operating System

OS X 10.10
OS X 10.8
Mac OS X
Mac OS X 10.7
OS X 10.11
OS X 10.9

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 38,227

Downloads Last Week: 1

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User Reviews

4/5

26 User Votes

Useful application
DaddyDezJanuary 22, 2015
Pros
It offers various options that are cute and intriguing.
Cons
There should be a PDf version user's manual available because now it is trial and error to learn the controls.
Summary
It is free so do not knock it, enjoy it.
Don't know how to work it. Is there a manual?
hmdzineSeptember 22, 2013
Pros
Can't do this because I don't know how it works
Cons
There is no info on how it works, unless I have missed this somewhere
Summary
NA
Xcellent!!! (I'm an amateur)
aaanouelMay 26, 2013
Pros
Beautiful, complete, easy to use, versatile and have a lot more options than I'd ever need and it's FOR FREE!!! just unbelievable.
Cons
My only one concern is probably my remorse for not being able to give them a very well deserved donation.
Summary
Great Planetarium in home software: Not for being for free is is not a serious and complete software and probably the very best! Download it right now and donate if being able to... developers deserve it!!!
Great to show kids.
hoagkMarch 17, 2012
Pros
Easy to use, graphically appealing, and it has more information than I know what to do with. I love showing my kids in the classroom the stars and planets with this.
Cons
A little problem with the location keeps sliding back to Paris instead of Chicago, but that's too small to quibble with considering the price.
Summary
Very worth while. I never would have suspected free software to be this excellent!
Wonderful... very easy to use.
billy_casey_jrNovember 12, 2011
Pros
Easy to understand iconic choices.
Cons
Very few. Still testing all options.
Summary
An impressive astronomical guide
ian.miller_nzAugust 1, 2011
Pros
Seems to contain just about everything an amateur observer would wish for.
Cons
It is not quite as intuitive as some other reviewers have suggested, but it is worth making the effort to get used to it.
Summary
This accesses an extraordinary amount of information, and as such it is a bit more complicated to get the best out of it. The "Help" section includes a very useful "user guide" (98 pp I think) and I strongly recommend you download this. Once you have come to grips with this, you have a remarkably powerful application for, well, free. Magnificent value!
Easy to use and has everything that I need included.
susanmckJuly 31, 2011
Pros
User friendly even for a novice Mac user like me!
Cons
I had problems removing some of the junk left from previous versions.
Summary
Worth having, easy to use, full of interesting information.
very good program
lukssiDecember 29, 2010
Pros
good visualization and set of viewing options
Cons
localization could be improved
Summary
Seems to be a very good program.
veldugoDecember 23, 2010
Pros
Offers a lot of information as you look for it.
Cons
I have found none yet.
Summary
I would recommend this program to anyone.
Very good when in one location
wwilson7December 12, 2010
Pros
Very good when in one location over centuries or even millennia; planets and moons very accurate; images of star clusters and nebulae very good.
Cons
Biggest problem is changing locations--program sticks to time at original location; when changing to location very distant from "home", sky is shown at system time, and changing time shows sky as it would be at home location.
Summary
Very good planetarium simulator within above limits.

Developer’s Description

Render the night sky.

Stellarium is a free open source planetarium for your computer. It shows a realistic sky in 3D, just like what you see with the naked eye, binoculars or a telescope. It is being used in planetarium projectors. Just set your coordinates and go.