Aladin Lite: Zoomable atlas of the whole sky from professional surveys. Map of the Universe: Scroll through a map of the observable universe, galaxy by galaxy.
| Aladin Lite | Map of the Universe | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Space, Planets & Sky Maps | Space, Planets & Sky Maps |
| Coverage | The whole sky | Observable universe |
| Updates | Periodically | Static archive |
| Data source | Professional sky surveys (HiPS) | Sloan Digital Sky Survey |
| Made by | CDS, Université de Strasbourg / CNRS | Johns Hopkins University |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Best on a computer | Works well on phones |
| Map view | Flat map | Flat map |
| 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 Map of the Universe
- Galaxies from the Sloan Digital Sky Survey
- Scroll from nearby to the edge of the universe
- Explanations along the way
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.