Astronomy Managers Apps and Alternatives

15 applications in this hubLast updated: Mar 26th 2024, 17:35 GMT

Astronomy managers are specialized applications designed from the ground up to help passionate stargazers view, document, and research the multitude of stars, planets, and other interesting space-related phenomena.

From solar system simulators, planetarium programs, all the way up to astro-imaging and astrophotography, there are multiple exciting applications that should appeal to most amateur observers' needs. Some are useful just for helping anyone get to know the sky a little better, while other, more advanced ones offer a more enticing palette of features.

For instance, some apps of this sort are able to realistically replicate how the atmosphere (if there is one) or the sunrise and sunset look on other planets and their satellites. Things get really interesting when the visualizations take center place, and users are provided with unique glimpses of shooting stars, eclipses, or supernovae.

Just as appealing are the apps which provide users with the possibility of simulating how celestial objects move and interact under the forces of gravity and other unique situations.

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AAS WorldWide Telescope

AAS WorldWide Telescope 6.1.2.0

A visually-appealing application that enables users of all ages to admire and explore the universe...

Jul 12th 2022, 20:05 GMT
Windows 7 / Windows 7 64 bit / Windows 8 / Windows 8 64 bit / Windows 10 / Windows 10 64 bit / Windows 11
     
  • 7,705 downloads
  • 24.9 MB
AstroGrav

AstroGrav 5.0.1

An advanced and interactive software solution that allows you to view how astronomical objects mov...

Oct 30th 2023, 10:31 GMT
Windows 7 64 bit / Windows 8 64 bit / Windows 10 64 bit / Windows 11
     
  • 2,020 downloads
  • 3 MB
gSky Digest

gSky Digest 0.4 Build 110

Fetch data about the past and upcoming solar, lunar and planetary events for different locations i...

Oct 23rd 2008, 07:51 GMT
Windows All
     
  • 3,269 downloads
  • 7.1 MB
SkyMap for Windows 10/8.1

SkyMap for Windows 10/8.1 1.1.0.3

Bring the magic of the night sky to your desktop and get thorough info on celestial bodies with th...

Sep 28th 2016, 15:03 GMT
Windows 8 / Windows 8 64 bit / Windows 10 / Windows 10 64 bit
     
  • 55,965 downloads
  • 378 MB
Stellarium

Stellarium 24.1

Explore the Universe and learn about planets, constellations and other celestial objects in a fun,...

Mar 25th 2024, 10:28 GMT
Windows 7 / Windows 7 64 bit / Windows 8 / Windows 8 64 bit / Windows 10 / Windows 10 64 bit / Windows 11
     
  • 24,593 downloads
  • 438 MB
Portable Stellarium

Portable Stellarium 24.1.0

View the sky from a normal human perspective like you've never had the opportunity to before, incl...

Mar 26th 2024, 17:35 GMT
Windows Vista / Windows Vista 64 bit / Windows 7 / Windows 7 64 bit / Windows 8 / Windows 8 64 bit / Windows 10 / Windows 10 64 bit / Windows 11
     
  • 3,865 downloads
  • 89.5 MB
AstroArt

AstroArt 8.0 SP4

Perform astronomical calibrations and modify picture parameters in order to observe details on sky...

May 14th 2023, 22:39 GMT
Windows XP / Windows XP 64 bit / Windows Vista / Windows Vista 64 bit / Windows 7 / Windows 7 64 bit / Windows 8 / Windows 8 64 bit / Windows 10 / Windows 10 64 bit / Windows 11
     
  • 11,488 downloads
  • 6.5 MB
Aladin

Aladin 12.060 / 12.119 Beta

A comprehensive application that is designed to retrieve sky atlases, astronomical images or catal...

Feb 5th 2024, 09:38 GMT
Windows 10 / Windows 10 64 bit / Windows 11
     
  • 3,246 downloads
  • 753 KB
StarCalc

StarCalc 5.72

Astronomy, planetarium and star mapping program with a retro look yet a plethora of content, all w...

Dec 12th 2017, 09:18 GMT
Windows All
     
  • 4,778 downloads
  • 49.4 MB
MuniWin

MuniWin 2.1.32

A software application designed to aid astronomy enthusiasts observe variable stars by reducing of...

Dec 12th 2021, 08:37 GMT
Windows 10 / Windows 10 64 bit
     
  • 459 downloads
  • 34.3 MB
Lunar Phases

Lunar Phases 1.0.0.4

View information about the Moon's phases, as well as past, present and future info about the Sun a...

Jun 21st 2017, 09:35 GMT
Windows 8 / Windows 8 64 bit / Windows 10 / Windows 10 64 bit
     
  • 9,815 downloads
  • 43.9 MB
MaxIm DL

MaxIm DL 6.05

A powerful application especially tailored for those who are interested in exploring objects on th...

Mar 12th 2014, 09:13 GMT
Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 8 64 bit
     
  • 3,754 downloads
  • 1.74 MB
AstroViewer

AstroViewer 3.1.6

Check out sky and solar maps in full screen or night mode, analyze the planets’ visibility with th...

Jul 5th 2019, 12:26 GMT
Windows All
     
  • 13,242 downloads
  • 82.3 MB
Hallo northern sky

Hallo northern sky 4.2.15f / 4.3.0b2 Beta

Comprehensive planetarium that allows you to explore the night sky, go to a specific position, per...

Mar 12th 2024, 12:41 GMT
Windows 10 / Windows 10 64 bit / Windows 11
     
  • 13,875 downloads
  • 66.6 MB
DeepSkyStacker

DeepSkyStacker 5.1.5 / 4.2.6

Process pictures taken by astro-photographers to determine the dark, flat and offset values using ...

Jan 9th 2024, 09:45 GMT
Windows 10 / Windows 10 64 bit / Windows 11