Open the 'Sky and viewing options' window by clicking on the appropriate button in the left button bar (or press the F4 key).

If you have Stellarium 0.10.6 or later version, you can use the 'Add/remove landscapes' feature to install landscapes automatically: zip file for a landscape from this page, you need to install it in Stellarium. You can download the free version from Google Play here.After you have downloaded the. Point your phone towards the sky to see what is viewable in that frame. The Android-based app offers you the same features as the web-based platform, with a fun twist. But Stellarium also offers apps in both the Google Play Store and Apple’s App Store. You can use the web-based version for free by heading here. Simply create an account under Observe to keep track of your observations and simulate other features.

You can keep track of your favorite sights through an account with NocturaSky. Once you do, the platform will lock it into place so you can view it. If you want to focus on one constellation or planet, search for it. Simply click on the time controls and move the pointer ahead or backward based on what time you want to view. If you are curious about what you can see later in the evening, use Stellarium’s fast-forward feature. Since planets and constellations move through the sky throughout the night, certain things are only viewable at specific times. Whether it’s for a class or a hobby, Stellarium has the most up-to-date information on everything the sky has to offer. Outside of personal use, the app and website can be used to beef up your astronomy knowledge. If you are out in nature, free of the distractions of the city and want to get a better view of what’s in front of you, Stellarium will show what constellations are in your night’s sky. If you are curious where a specific constellation or planet is, as the big dipper, for example, you can use the convenient search feature at the top of the screen.

Educators use Stellarium, but it has many personal uses.

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