These are displayed at the bottom of the screen. When the software opens the view will start on a landscape using the location, date and time from the current information on your system. By double-clicking on the icon of the Stellarium app and confirming the security note with “Open” you start the software.īasic operation and setting of the software Move the Stellarium app to your 'Applications' folder or any other location on your hard drive. A new window opens with the Stellarium app. Once the download is complete, double-click on the. If you install the software for the first time, simply click on 'Next' and start the installation by clicking on 'Install'.Īt the end of the installation a window opens from which you can then start the software directly by clicking on 'Finish'. In the following window you can remove data from previous installations, if necessary. After that a welcome window will open, where you can start the installation with 'Next'.Īccept the license agreement and click Next.įirst select the folder, where you want to install the software, then the location and name for the program shortcut and click “Next”. Then select your language and confirm with 'OK'. Depending on the operating system, you may need to confirm with 'Yes' that the software may be installed. Once the download is complete, open the file with a double click. Please follow the instructions now according to the operating system you are using. The software will now be downloaded to the selected folder. Just set your coordinates and go.In the window, that opens, select the location for the download and click “Save”. It is being used in planetarium projectors.

It shows a realistic sky in 3D, just like what you see with the naked eye, binoculars or a telescope.

Stellarium is a free open source planetarium for your computer.

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