Aladin Desktop vs Sky Guide
Aladin Desktop
aladin.cds.unistra.frSky Guide
fifthstarlabs.comSide by side
| Figure | Aladin Desktop | Sky Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Spec score · Astronomy Apps | 8.2 (#9) | 7.4 (#23) |
| Purpose | Aladin Desktop visualizes and manipulates digitized astronomical images and surveys, overlays catalogue entries, and accesses related data from SIMBAD, VizieR, and other archives. | Sky Guide identifies stars, constellations, planets, and satellites when users hold the app overhead. |
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Aladin Desktop
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Sky Guide
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