Map of the Universe: Scroll through a map of the observable universe, galaxy by galaxy. Stellarium Web: A planetarium in your browser: the night sky from anywhere.
| Map of the Universe | Stellarium Web | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Space, Planets & Sky Maps | Space, Planets & Sky Maps |
| Coverage | Observable universe | The sky |
| Updates | Static archive | Live / real time |
| Data source | Sloan Digital Sky Survey | Star catalogues and ephemerides |
| Made by | Johns Hopkins University | Stellarium Labs |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Works well on phones | Works well on phones |
| 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 Stellarium Web
- Realistic sky for any place and time
- Constellation lines and art
- Planets and deep-sky objects
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.