WinStars is a multi-platform 3D planetarium that accurately represents celestial objects at a given moment. It also allows you to virtually travel through our solar system, the Milky Way, and the nearest galaxy clusters. Additionally, a dedicated news feed keeps you up-to-date with the latest discoveries in astrophysics, which can be visualized within the software. WinStars is a constantly evolving software, with new features regularly added to make it a tool dedicated to the exploration of our Universe.
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JUICE Launch: Exploring Jupiter’s Galilean Moons
On April 14, 2023, the European Space Agency’s (ESA) JUICE (JUpiter ICy moons Explorer) mission was launched aboard an Ariane 5 rocket towards Jupiter’s natural satellites. The spacecraft will fly by Callisto, Europa, and Ganymede multiple times before entering orbit around Ganymede in December 2034 for an in-depth study that will conclude in September 2035. …
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Version 3.0.283: Improved representation of stars and removal of video mode
This new revision introduces a module (star3d) that enhances the appearance of stars by adding specific textures for each spectral type as well as 3D prominences. The representation is not entirely accurate from a scientific standpoint, as the visible surface of the stars and the prominences seem to combine different wavelengths. However, this adds just …
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New bug tracker
I just put online a new bug tracker. The previous system was no longer updated for years and had become incompatible with php 8.x. If you want new features in the program or just want to report a problem, please use this new interface as a priority. The address has not changed, it is still …
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Windows 7/8.1/10/11
Release 3.0.286 (2023/04/16):
x64 version (Windows 10 & 11)
https://winstars.net/files/version3/winstars_installer.exe
x86 version (Windows 7, 8.1, 10 & 11)
https://winstars.net/files/version3/winstars_installer_x86.exe
To update an existing WinStars3 installation, please use the Maintenance Tool located in the main WinStars3 folder (usually c:\program files\winstars3).
Android
Available on Google Play:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.winstars3
macOS X
Find it on the Apple Store:
https://itunes.apple.com/app/winstars/id1456116221?mt=12
iOS
Available on the Apple Store:
https://itunes.apple.com/app/winstars/id1456116221?mt=12
Ubuntu 22.04 x64 LTS or later
Release 3.0.278 (2023/03/03):
Please follow the installation procedure