Use AstroGuide

Using AstroGuide

Browse the three views, find a celestial object and adapt the interface.

AstroGuide runs entirely in the browser and requires no account. English is selected by default; use the language control to switch to French, Spanish or German. The choice is stored locally and can also be shared with ?lang=fr, ?lang=es or ?lang=de.

ViewQuestion it answersPage
3D explorationWhat does the object look like and how does it orbit visually?3D exploration
2D mapWhere is it among the other catalogue objects?2D map
ComparisonHow large is it relative to the others?Comparison

Also see Search and filters and Mobile and landscape.

First start

Verify that the instance responds and understand its initial state.

3D exploration

Navigate the textured scene, control the camera and understand rendering pauses.