Vortex Planetarium Alternatives

Vortex Planetarium is described as '- Discover the sky' and is an app in the education & reference category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Vortex Planetarium for a variety of platforms, including iPhone, iPad, Android, Android Tablet and Mac apps. The best Vortex Planetarium alternative is Stellarium, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Vortex Planetarium are Sky Map, KStars, Gaia Sky and Sky Guide.

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  1. Starmap icon
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    Starmap is an intelligent sky navigation tool, written by a professional of the field.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
     
  2. SkyORB icon
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    SkyORB is more than a simple star map, it's a collection of 7 tools including a 3D star map, 3D planetarium, ephemeris, search engine, sun clock, point to sky, weather, and more.

    39 SkyORB alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
     
  3. Planetarium icon
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    A browser-based virtual planetarium of stars and planets customizable by location (latitude and longitude) and time of day.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  4. SkEye icon
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    SkEye is an advanced Planetarium that can also be used as a PUSHTO guide for telescopes.

    37 SkEye alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  5. Luminos icon
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    Luminos is an all-in-one astronomy app that goes beyond simple stargazing. It combines millions of celestial objects into a beautifully-rendered space simulation that will amaze you. Our enthusiastic customers range from hobbyists to professional astronomers, and everyone in...

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
     
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    A very simple overview of the northern and southern sky hemisphere map with the Constellation and approximate graphical position of the planets and of The Sun and of The Moon without ZOOMING.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  7. Star Tracker icon
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    Just hold up and point the device to the sky and have fun! You can see any stars, constellations and deep sky objects you are watching in real time.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
     
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    Displays the sky view at the correct orientation when held at any angle not just landscape or portrait. Simple operation, no buttons to press or modes to select, just point to the sky to start exploring.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  9. Planisphere icon
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    Planisphere is an astronomy application that lets you use pinch and finger gestures to manipulate a map of the sky. As you zoom in finer detail comes into view. You can double tap on objects to get more information.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  10. Star Rover icon
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    Star Rover is the fantastic planetarium for your smart phone. Just hold up your phone and Star Rover will tell you exactly what you are pointing at.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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    Redshift brings the night sky to your screen. Explore alien planets, enhance your knowledge with detailed information on astronomy and space travel - and never miss an important celestial event.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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    Distant Suns astronomy app is an award-winning hand-held planetarium with over 25 years of development, offering you the new way to look at the sky from on the Earth to off. Sporting over 130,000 stars, all 8 (or is it 9?

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
     
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