There is also on-line version (very handy for Chromebook users) as well as pay-for mobile version of Stellarium. You can zoom in, click on individual objects for more information and even keep an observational log book! The software runs on Windows, Linux and Mac OC.

Constellations, meteor showers, passing satellites, deep sky objects and more. It shows the night sky as seen from your location. Stellarium is WonderDome’s favourite software that we use during our presentations. Indoor stargazing? Easy! Planetarium software allows users to explore the night sky on their computers without leaving the house, day or night! Learn to identify prominent stars and constellations and then test your knowledge on the real sky! Stellarium Identifying stars and constellations has never been easier! Not sure you can find Big Dipper, point at the North Star or tell which of those star-like dots are actually planets? Don’t worry! Here are some of the most popular Android and IOS apps and computer programs that will help you to prepare for the upcoming constellation spotting and even tell you in real time what celestial objects you are looking at. The temperature is…well… reasonable and it gets dark early enough even for young children to partake in this fantastic activity. Autumn is a fantastic time for stargazing.

Free stellarium app