Aladin Lite: Zoomable atlas of the whole sky from professional surveys. WorldWide Telescope: Explore the sky, planets and the universe with real telescope imagery.
| Aladin Lite | WorldWide Telescope | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Space, Planets & Sky Maps | Space, Planets & Sky Maps |
| Coverage | The whole sky | The universe |
| Updates | Periodically | Periodically |
| Data source | Professional sky surveys (HiPS) | Telescope surveys and missions |
| Made by | CDS, Université de Strasbourg / CNRS | American Astronomical Society |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Best on a computer | Best on a computer |
| Map view | Flat map | Flat + 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 WorldWide Telescope
- Sky imagery from many telescopes
- Solar system in 3D
- Guided tours
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.