If you have ever dreamed of sitting back, relaxing and literally watching the world go by, then Stellarium could be just what you need. Stellarium is a 3D map of the stars, rendering the universe and the night sky in beautiful graphics. Stellarium is a free program that is available under a GNU Public License and works with the Microsoft Windows, Mac and Linux Operating Systems.
Stellarium was first launched in 2001 by a French programmer and has since been used by people all over the world. Stellarium has won a number of awards and a great deal of acclaim from computing professionals who have tested or used the program. Stellarium offers a 3D and incredibly realistic view of the night sky, including a representation of the Milky Way galaxy, and over 600.000 stars. If astronomy is one of your hobbies but you don’t want to face the cold or don’t own a powerful telescope, then Stellarium could provide you with a beautifully rendered view of the world above that you have been waiting for. Stellarium comes with a number of feature and a huge array of visualizations.
