Windows · Education & Science
KStars Desktop Planetarium
KStars is free, open source, cross-platform Astronomy Software. It provides an accurate graphical simulation of the night sky, from any location on Earth, at…
Version stable-3.5.9-de803e090 · by KDE e.V.
Official site: edu.kde.org
About KStars Desktop Planetarium
KStars is free, open source, cross-platform Astronomy Software. It provides an accurate graphical simulation of the night sky, from any location on Earth, at any date and time. The display includes up to 100 million stars, 13,000 deep-sky objects,all 8 planets, the Sun and Moon, and thousands of comets, asteroids, supernovae, and satellites.
How to install KStars Desktop Planetarium
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With the Windows Package Manager (winget) you can install and update it with: winget install KDE.kstars
- Open KStars Desktop Planetarium once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is KStars Desktop Planetarium free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to edu.kde.org, the developer's official site, where KStars Desktop Planetarium is available to download. Softvault doesn't host or modify any files.
What is the latest version of KStars Desktop Planetarium?
The version listed here is stable-3.5.9-de803e090. The developer's site always has the newest release.
How do I install KStars Desktop Planetarium from the command line?
With the Windows Package Manager (winget), run: winget install KDE.kstars. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is KStars Desktop Planetarium safe?
KStars Desktop Planetarium downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.