Gaia Sky
7.2#6 in astronomy appsFree planFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
VisitGaia Sky vs Solar System Scope
Solar System Scope
8.0#1 in astronomy apps$9.80 one-timeFree planAndroidiOSWebmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Gaia Sky | Solar System Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | ESA describes Gaia Sky as an open-source project developed since 2014. | 2011 |
| Headquarters | Heidelberg, Germany | Bratislava, Slovakia |
Gaia Sky plans
- Gaia SkyFree
Solar System Scope plans
- Free online versionFree
- Mobile versionFree
- Online modelFree
- Desktop App$9.80, paid once
- Desktop version$9.80, paid once
Pick Gaia Sky if…
Gaia Sky suits astronomy learners and users who want to explore scientific datasets on a desktop. It may also suit users who need to load their own catalog data or use scripting and SAMP-compatible software.
Pick Solar System Scope if…
It suits people exploring celestial objects, observing how the sky changes by location or time, or learning about planets and moons. Website owners and 3D artists may also find its embedding code and textures useful.