KStars is a KDE software that provides a visual representation of the night sky. It displays a graphical interface for astronomy enthusiasts.
If you're looking for an accurate and comprehensive desktop planetarium, KStars for KDE is definitely worth checking out. With its graphical simulation of the night sky, this application allows you to observe the stars and planets from any location on Earth and at any date and time.
With over 130,000 stars and 13,000 deep-sky objects, as well as all 8 planets, the Sun, Moon, and thousands of comets and asteroids, you'll have no shortage of objects to explore. This version of KStars is designed specifically for KDE-3.5.2, so if you already have the kdeedu-3.5.2 package installed, you won't need to download this one.
One of the great things about this release is the improved NGC/IC catalog, which makes it easier to find and track objects. Additionally, there's a handy tool for adding custom catalogs, and the Object Details window now includes a customizable thumbnail image. You'll also be able to save and load observing lists, highlight objects on the sky that are in your list, and use the new Calculator module for radial velocity conversion.
Other features include DCOP functions for storing and retrieving user settings, the ability to execute "foreign" DCOP scripts, and support for a variety of CCDs, including Apogee and Meade Lunar Planetary Imager. With so many impressive features, KStars is definitely a top pick in the world of desktop planetarium software.
With over 130,000 stars and 13,000 deep-sky objects, as well as all 8 planets, the Sun, Moon, and thousands of comets and asteroids, you'll have no shortage of objects to explore. This version of KStars is designed specifically for KDE-3.5.2, so if you already have the kdeedu-3.5.2 package installed, you won't need to download this one.
One of the great things about this release is the improved NGC/IC catalog, which makes it easier to find and track objects. Additionally, there's a handy tool for adding custom catalogs, and the Object Details window now includes a customizable thumbnail image. You'll also be able to save and load observing lists, highlight objects on the sky that are in your list, and use the new Calculator module for radial velocity conversion.
Other features include DCOP functions for storing and retrieving user settings, the ability to execute "foreign" DCOP scripts, and support for a variety of CCDs, including Apogee and Meade Lunar Planetary Imager. With so many impressive features, KStars is definitely a top pick in the world of desktop planetarium software.
What's New
Version 1.2: N/A