Map of the Universe: Scroll through a map of the observable universe, galaxy by galaxy. Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature: Official names of craters, mountains and features on planets and moons.
| Map of the Universe | Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Space, Planets & Sky Maps | Space, Planets & Sky Maps |
| Coverage | Observable universe | Planets and moons |
| Updates | Static archive | Periodically |
| Data source | Sloan Digital Sky Survey | IAU Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature |
| Made by | Johns Hopkins University | USGS Astrogeology Science Center |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Works well on phones | Best on a computer |
| Map view | Flat map | Flat map |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 0 | 0 |
| Open map | Open map |
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
What you can do with Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature
- Official feature names
- Maps for planets and moons
- Name origins
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