Aladin Desktop vs WorldWide Telescope
Aladin Desktop
aladin.cds.unistra.frWorldWide Telescope
worldwidetelescope.orgSide by side
| Figure | Aladin Desktop | WorldWide Telescope |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Astronomy Apps | 8.2 (#9) | 7.1 (#32) |
| Purpose | Aladin Desktop visualizes and manipulates digitized astronomical images and surveys, overlays catalogue entries, and accesses related data from SIMBAD, VizieR, and other archives. | WorldWide Telescope enables visualization and sharing of scientific data and stories from telescopes, observatories, and institutions for students, researchers, museums, planetariums, and scholarly publications. |
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Aladin Desktop
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WorldWide Telescope
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