What is Aladin Lite?
Aladin Lite, from the Strasbourg Astronomical Data Centre, is a sky atlas that lets you pan and zoom across sky surveys in many wavelengths and overlay astronomical catalogues.
Free Open data
Aladin Lite
Zoomable atlas of the whole sky from professional surveys
- Coverage
- The whole sky
- Updates
- Updated
- Price
- Free
- Sign-up
- Not needed
- View
- Flat map
What you can do
- Whole-sky surveys in many wavelengths
- Catalogue overlays
- Search for objects
The details
- Coverage
- The whole sky
- Updates
- Periodically
- Data source
- Professional sky surveys (HiPS)
- Made by
- CDS, Université de Strasbourg / CNRS (university / research)
- Price
- Free
- Account
- No account needed
- On phones
- Best on a computer
- Map view
- Flat map
Tips for using Aladin Lite
- Search for "M31" and switch surveys to compare optical and infrared views.
Who it is for
Aladin Lite is especially useful for stargazers and researchers & analysts.
Questions about Aladin Lite
Is Aladin Lite free?
Yes. Aladin Lite is free to use.
Do I need an account to use Aladin Lite?
No. You can open the map and use it without signing up.
How often is Aladin Lite updated?
It is updated from time to time when new data or versions are released.
Where does Aladin Lite get its data?
Professional sky surveys (HiPS).
Can I use Aladin Lite on my phone?
It opens on phones, but it works best on a computer with a larger screen.
What are some alternatives to Aladin Lite?
Similar maps include N2YO, NASA Moon Trek, Light Pollution Map and NASA Mars Trek. See the full list of Aladin Lite alternatives on ColorfulMaps.
Summary based on public information about Aladin Lite. Features and prices change; the map's own website has the latest details.
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