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KStars

KStars is a free, open source, cross-platform astronomy software by KDE that provides an accurate graphical simulation of the night sky from any location on Earth at any date and time. It includes up to 100 million stars, 13,000 deep-sky objects, all 8 planets, the Sun and Moon, and thousands of comets, asteroids, supernovae, and satellites. It features tools for students, teachers, and amateur astronomers including an observation planner, sky calendar, FOV editor, and the Ekos astrophotography suite for telescope and camera control.
Latest: 3.8.1
Last checked: Feb 24, 2026 6:54pm
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License: GPLv2Winget: Available

Version & Lifecycle

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Current: 3.8.1 N-2: 3.7.9 Oldest supported: 2001 Avg cadence: Every 59 days

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  1. Anbarasan
  2. nico_k
  3. Bob
  4. Vigneshwaran

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Cross-platform; available for Linux, BSD, macOS, Windows, and Android (light version)

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Includes Ekos astrophotography suite supporting INDI devices; supports adjustable simulation speeds and astronomical calculations; still actively developed.