Aladin Lite: Zoomable atlas of the whole sky from professional surveys. Spot the Station: NASA's guide to seeing the International Space Station pass overhead.
| Aladin Lite | Spot the Station | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Space, Planets & Sky Maps | Live Trackers |
| Coverage | The whole sky | Earth orbit |
| Updates | Periodically | Live / real time |
| Data source | Professional sky surveys (HiPS) | NASA |
| Made by | CDS, Université de Strasbourg / CNRS | NASA |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Best on a computer | Phone app available |
| 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 Spot the Station
- Upcoming visible ISS passes for your location
- Live ISS position
- Email and app alerts
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.