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Gaia Sky

Visualizes about 1 billion stars of the Milky Way Galaxy.

Made by Astronomisches Rechen-Institut (ZAH, Universität Heidelberg) / Toni Sagristà Sellés

  • Simulation

  • scientific

  • Educational

  • stars

  • astronomy

  • Star Map

  • space

What is Gaia Sky?

Gaia Sky is a comprehensive 3D visualization software that enables users to explore the Milky Way Galaxy and its over 1 billion stars, as mapped by the European Space Agency's Gaia mission. Designed to run seamlessly on Windows, Linux, and macOS platforms, this software offers an immersive and highly detailed celestial experience, allowing users to navigate the vast expanse of our galaxy in real-time

Highlights

  • Real-time 3D visualization of over 1 billion stars in the Milky Way Galaxy
  • Exploration of the Gaia mission's extensive stellar catalog
  • Support for multiple operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and macOS
  • Intuitive navigation and control mechanisms for a seamless user experience
  • Detailed rendering of celestial objects and astronomical data

Platforms

  • Windows
  • Mac
  • Linux

Languages

  • English

Features

    • 3D Animation

    • Notifications