Celestia

Travel through a 3D model of the universe

About Celestia

Celestia is a free, open-source 3D space simulation that lets users travel through a rendered universe of stars, planets and spacecraft. Add-ons created by the community expand its catalogue enormously, and educators use it for interactive astronomy demonstrations. For everyday users and professionals alike, it offers a focused and dependable way to get this work done without complicated setup steps or bloated, expensive software suites.

Celestia key facts

Category: Learning & Education
Pricing: Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
Focus areas: astronomy, space, 3d
Official site: celestiaproject.space

About the Learning & Education category

Online courses and learning platforms to build new skills. The Learning & Education category on Tools Hub currently lists 356 tools. Alongside Celestia, it includes KStars, WorldWide Telescope, Aladin, Cartes du Ciel.

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More in Learning & Education

Comparing tools in the Learning & Education category? These related listings are worth a look: KStars — Desktop planetarium with telescope control; WorldWide Telescope — Explore the universe with guided tours; Aladin — Interactive sky atlas for astronomers.