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=Introduction=
=Introduction=
Stellarium is a free open source planetarium for your computer. It shows a realistic sky in 3D, just like what you see with the naked eye, binoculars or a telescope.<br>
Stellarium is a free and open source software that converts your computer into a planetarium. It shows a realistic sky in 3 Dimension, just like what you would see with the naked eye, binoculars or a telescope.<br>It can be projected onto domes to simulate a planetarium.
It is being used in planetarium projectors. Just set your coordinates and go.
==Educational application and relevance==
==Educational application and relevance==
Stellarium Version - 0.12.4
Stellarium Version - 0.12.4
==Configuration==
==Configuration==
There is no need to configure Stellarium, it is bundled with Ubuntu Kalpavriksha. To launch it -
Application - Education - Stellarium
Application - Education - Stellarium
==Overview of Features==
==Overview of Features==
Stellarium has default catalogue of over 600,000 stars, extra catalogues with more than 210 million stars and illustrations of the constellations, constellations for 20+ different cultures, images of nebulae (full Messier catalogue), realistic Milky Way, very realistic atmosphere and sunrise and sunset.
==Other similar applications==
==Other similar applications==
Kstar ,
Kstar
==Development and community help==
==Development and community help==
[http://www.stellarium.org/ Official Website]
=Working with the application=
=Working with the application=
{| class="wikitable"
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|style="width: 50%;|Image Image Image Image (Step 1)
| style="width: 50%;" |[[File:Stellarium_1.png|450px]]
|style="width: 50%;|Image Image Image Image (Step 2)
| style="width: 50%;" |[[File:Stellarium_2.png|450px]]
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|style="width: 50%;|On opening a new installation of Stellarium, you will be presented with a 60° view of
| style="width: 50%;" |On opening a new installation of Stellarium, you will be presented with a 60° view of
the sky as currently seen from Paris.
the sky as currently seen from Paris.
|style="width: 50%;|At the bottom of the screen you can see additional information describing the
| style="width: 50%;" |At the bottom of the screen you can see additional information describing the
location, date and time.
location, date and time.
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|style="width: 50%;|Image Image Image Image (Step 3)
| style="width: 50%;" |[[File:Stellarium_3.png|450px]]
|style="width: 50%;|Image Image Image Image (Step 4)
| style="width: 50%;" |[[File:Stellarium_4.png|450px]]
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|style="width: 50%;|Cardinal indicators located on the horizon show the direction you are facing.
| style="width: 50%;" |Cardinal indicators located on the horizon show the direction you are facing.
|style="width: 50%;|A left mouse click on any object on the screen will display additional information in
| style="width: 50%;" |A left mouse click on any object on the screen will display additional information in
the top left hand corner of the screen.
the top left hand corner of the screen.
Right mouse click to clear the selection
Right mouse click to clear the selection
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|style="width: 50%;|Image Image Image Image (Step 5)
| style="width: 50%;" |[[File:Stellarium_5.png|450px]]
|style="width: 50%;|Image Image Image Image (Step 6)
| style="width: 50%;" |[[File:Stellarium_6.png|450px]]
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| style="width: 50%;" |Positioning your mouse at the lower left hand corner of the screen will reveal the main tool bars. They automatically disappear when the mouse is moved away.
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Basic Moves
Moving around Stellarium can be accomplished using mouse and keyboard
commands.<br>
Hold the left mouse button down while moving the mouse to change your orientation. <br>
You can also use the cursor keys on your keyboard to change your orientation.<br>
Press and hold the keyboard Page Up and Page Down keys to zoom in and out. Press the space bar
to centre a selected object. <br>
Press the forward slash key “ / ” to quickly zoom in on a selected object. <br>
Press the back slash key ” \ “ to return quickly to a 60° field of view.<br>
| style="width: 50%;" |'''Setting the Location and Time :''' <br>
Setting the correct location and time must be done before Stellarium can be used to
plan an evening’s observations. <br>
Press F6 to open the Location Window. Alternatively, click on the Location Window
icon in the tool bar. <br>
Type the name of the city in the search box, then select it t. Click on “use as default”
if you wish to retain the setting the next time Stellarium starts. Close when finished.
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|style="width: 50%;|Image Image Image Image (Step 7)
| style="width: 50%;" |[[File:Stellarium_7.png|450px]]
|style="width: 50%;|Image Image Image Image (Step 8)
| style="width: 50%;" |[[File:Stellarium_8.png|450px]]
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| style="width: 50%;" |The main display should reflect the new location details:
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| style="width: 50%;" |Press F5 to bring up the Date and Time window. Set the time to 8:30 PM.
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|style="width: 50%;|Image Image Image Image (Step 9)
| style="width: 50%;" |[[File:Stellarium_9.png|450px]]
|style="width: 50%;|Image Image Image Image (Step 10)
| style="width: 50%;" |[[File:Stellarium_10.png|450px]]
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| style="width: 50%;" |Time
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Stellarium also allows us to manipulate time. <br>
Press the “L” key 3 times to see the stars move across the sky. <br>
Press the “K” key to return time to normal speed. <br>
Press the “J” key repeatedly to make time move backwards. <br>
Press the “8” key to reset the date and time to current. <br>
Press the “7” key to freeze time. <br>
If you get lost, remember: <br>
The “8” key sets the date and time to current.<br>
The “K” key set the simulation to normal speed.<br>
Refer to the status bar at the bottom of the screen at any time to check on the date,
time, and simulation speed.
| style="width: 50%;" |Controls for time can also be found on the lower tool bar:
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|style="width: 50%;|Image Image Image Image (Step 11)
| style="width: 50%;" |[[File:Stellarium_11.png|450px]]
|style="width: 50%;|Image Image Image Image (Step 12)
| style="width: 50%;" |[[File:Stellarium_12.png|450px]]
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| style="width: 50%;" |'''Markings''' :
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Various grids, lines and markings can be displayed on the celestial sphere.
Pressing “e” toggles an equatorial grid:
| style="width: 50%;" |Pressing “z” toggles the Altitude / Azimuth grid:
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|style="width: 50%;|Image Image Image Image (Step 13)
| style="width: 50%;" |[[File:Stellarium_13.png|450px]]
|style="width: 50%;|Image Image Image Image (Step 14)
| style="width: 50%;" |[[File:Stellarium_14.png|450px]]
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| style="width: 50%;" |Constellation lines and boundaries are toggled on and off using the “b” and “c” keys.
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| style="width: 50%;" |Constellation art can be displayed by using the “r” key.
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|style="width: 50%;|Image Image Image Image (Step 15)
| style="width: 50%;" |[[File:Solar_eclips_time_set.png|450px]]
|style="width: 50%;|Image Image Image Image (Step 16)
| style="width: 50%;" |[[File:Solar_eclipse_(Sun_%26moon).png|450px]]
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| style="width: 50%;" |'''Solar eclipse''' :
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I you know date , place and time you can check directly through stellarium . <br>
For example : <br>
Go-to Location window → type in search box Manado then select and close location window. <br>
Go-to date and time window : 1995-10-24 – 09.05.00 <br>
| style="width: 50%;" |Go-tp search Window : type in SUN
then zoom in - cntrl+Up or Zoom In(scroll mouse key)
Just click on play button on below panel .
If you need a increase the time speed click on forward button or L
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|style="width: 50%;|Image Image Image Image (Step 17)
| style="width: 50%;" |[[File:Solar_eclipse_half_jointed.png |450px]]
|style="width: 50%;|Image Image Image Image (Step 18)
| style="width: 50%;" |[[File:Solar_full_eclipse.png|450px]]
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| style="width: 50%;" |observe to solar eclipse half sun covered .
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| style="width: 50%;" |Full solar eclipse : upto 12.15pm
Total duration of solar eclipse : 3 hours 10 min.
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==File formats for creation==
==File formats for creation==
Not applicable
Not applicable. However, you can take screenshots or videos using [[Learn Kazam|Kazam]]
==Saving the file==
==Saving the file==
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=The application on mobiles and tablets=
=The application on mobiles and tablets=
Skymap
Skymap is a mobile app.
=Ideas for resource creation=
=Ideas for resource creation=
You can take screenshots to add to your lesson on astrophysics.
=References=
=References=
http://stellarium.org/ <br>
# http://stellarium.org/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stellarium_(software)
# https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stellarium_(software)
[[Category:Explore an application]]
[[Category:Explore an application]]