What is astronomy (space/constellation/planetarium) software?
unique feature is that you can view the universe regardless of the weather or time of day; whether you want to look up at the stars in the night sky but can't see them because it's cloudy, you want to see the stars during the day, or you want to know where and which constellations appear depending on the season.
There is also software that allows you to specify the date and time and observe the position of the stars at your preferred time of day, and you can also experience the mysteries of the universe through solar and lunar eclipses.
Free astronomy (space/constellation/planetarium) software
- Simple planetarium software with a wealth of information on star data, the origins of constellations, etc.
The visually easy-to-understand buttons make it easy to use, even for first-time users.
The paid version allows you to simulate lunar and solar eclipses, and display constellations as seen from other stars.Compatible OS: Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP/Vista/7Version: 3.7.2 (2021/04/14)Provided by: Tsuruchan - Astronomical observation software with a "planetarium mode" for observing constellations and a "space mode" for observing satellites and galaxies
This astronomical observation software allows you to observe planets and stars in the entire universe in four dimensions, adding a time axis to three dimensions, and allows intuitive operation by moving through space using the mouse wheel and mouse drag.
" Planetarium mode " allows you to observe constellations from the ground, and " Outer Space mode " allows you to view planets and moons in the solar system and beyond.
You can also download terrain data for Earth, the Moon, Mars, and Mercury, which can be added separately, to allow you to observe realistic surfaces.Compatible OS: Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10/11Version: 1.7.4a (2023/03/24)Provided by: National Astronomical Observatory of Japan 4D Digital Universe Project - Simple planetarium software
This astronomy software is easy to operate using
and easy-to-understand buttons. By inputting the date, time, and location, you can even simulate solar eclipses (total, annular, and partial solar eclipses) and lunar eclipses (partial, total, and penumbral lunar eclipses). It features over 1,200 observation locations worldwide, approximately 9,300 stars up to magnitude 6.5 in the entire sky, and their names. It also displays the radiants of approximately 250 galaxies, nebulae, star clusters, and meteor showers, including Messier objects.
It also supports displaying the sun, moon, planets, and dwarf planets, as well as all 88 constellations and constellation illustrations.Compatible OS: Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10/11Version: 3.02 (2010/02/05)Provided by: Tox Information System - Astronomical simulation software that lets you travel through the galaxy displayed in 3D graphics
You can view the Earth, Moon, and Sun, as well as other planets like Saturn and Venus, and even beautiful stars like Antares and Sirius, up close, as if you were traveling. You can use the solar system browser and star browser to move directly from star to star, see the alignment of the Moon, Earth, and Sun during solar and lunar eclipses, and even add add-ons to display artificial satellites.
This software is made overseas and is installed in English, but it can be used in Japanese.Supported OS: Windows, Mac, LinuxVersion: 1.6.4 (2023/11/05)Provided by: Celestia Development Team - Software that can display the starry sky like a planetarium
All names except for planets and constellations are written in English, but the graphics are beautiful and the twinkling of stars and atmospheric haze can be realistically reproduced. You can display the starry sky that is not visible during the day, and simulate the phases of the moon, lunar eclipses, solar eclipses, etc., so you can observe all kinds of astronomical phenomena, including diurnal motion.
Supported OS: Windows 7 or later, macOS 11.0 or later, LinuxVersion: 25.1 (2025/03/23)Provided by: Stellarium Developers - Web
A web app that displays aerial photographs from above, street views on the ground, and 3D polygon views of the Earth.On April 18, 2017, the desktop app was upgraded to a web app that can be used in the Chrome browser.
The images used in this software are taken from satellites. The aerial images are viewable anywhere in the world, not just Japan. In addition to aerial images, 3D views of urban areas and Street View views are also available. You
can bookmark places you want to see, or travel anywhere in the world with "I'm feeling lucky."Supported OS: Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, AndroidProvided by: Google Inc.- Software that lets you view the phases of the moon and check its age on your desktop
This software allows you to view a realistic moon on your computer. It can animate the moon's phases and rotation as well as the
age of the moon on that day or on a specified date. You can also recreate the moon's phases as seen from any location by setting the latitude and longitude, and you can freely change the background color. In particular, if you make the background transparent, the window frame disappears, making it look like the real moon is floating on your desktop.Compatible OS: Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10Version: 1.1 (2015/04/25)Provided by: Nagatsuki - Astronomical observation software that allows you to view photos of the surface of the moon and Mars
It is based on data observed by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope and Spitzer Space Telescope, and displays nebulae, galaxies, and planets in 3D graphics. You can see 88 constellations, take a guided tour (in English), and see photos of the moon's surface taken by Apollo and the surface of Mars taken by Opportunity.
Supported OS: Windows 7/8/8.1/10Version: 6.1.2.0 (2022/07/12)Provided by: Microsoft Corporation.* The client software is only available for Windows, but the web version that can be used in can also be used on Mac/Linux.
* Recommended PC requirements include an Intel Core 2 Duo 2GB or higher, 1GB or more of free space (10GB recommended), and 8GB or more of memory. - A constellation chart checking software that allows you to check the constellations according to the region and season where you live.
You can choose from a range of areas in Japan, from Wakkanai (Hokkaido) in the north to Ishigaki (Okinawa Prefecture) in the south, and you can display the starry sky, constellation lines, and constellation names by specifying the time period.
Compatible OS: Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP/VistaVersion: 2.0 (2009/05/05)Provided by: Toshiya Kaga - A planisphere software that lets you see the stars and constellations that appear in the night sky
Specify the observation value, observation date, and observation time on the right side of the screen, and click the "Update drawing" button to display the constellations on the planisphere on the left side of the screen. Clicking the buttons below the planisphere will display the movement of the constellations one hour ago/later, one day ago/later, one week ago/later, or one month ago/later, allowing you to see how the constellations are moving.
Supported OS: Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7Version: 1.61 (2009/10/01)Provided by: JTCS-SOFT
