Aladin Lite: Zoomable atlas of the whole sky from professional surveys. Asterank: 3D map of asteroids, with estimates of their value and accessibility.
| Aladin Lite | Asterank | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Space, Planets & Sky Maps | Space, Planets & Sky Maps |
| Coverage | The whole sky | Solar system |
| Updates | Periodically | Static archive |
| Data source | Professional sky surveys (HiPS) | Minor Planet Center and JPL data |
| Made by | CDS, Université de Strasbourg / CNRS | Ian Webster |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Best on a computer | Best on a computer |
| Map view | Flat map | 3D |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 0 | 0 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with Aladin Lite
- Whole-sky surveys in many wavelengths
- Catalogue overlays
- Search for objects
What you can do with Asterank
- Asteroids in 3D orbits
- Composition and accessibility
- Ranking by estimated value
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.