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Celestia for Android is a real-time space simulator for exploring the solar system on an Android device.
About AndroidCelestia
AndroidCelestia is the source repository for Celestia for Android, a real-time space simulation that lets users explore the universe in three dimensions on an Android device. The repository hosts the Android version of the Celestia project and provides the latest APK through its Releases section.
The source does not describe specific simulation features, supported Android versions, or device requirements. Pricing is not stated.
Key features
- Real-time three-dimensional space simulation on Android devices
- Exploration of the solar system and the wider universe
- Latest APK available from the repository's Releases section
- Open source code licensed under GNU GPL version 2 or later
- Android version of the main Celestia project, hosted in this repository
Best for: Android users interested in astronomy who want an interactive 3D space simulator and open-source software.
Good for
- Source code is publicly available under the GNU General Public License, version 2 or later
- Installable APK is offered directly from the repository's Releases section
- Developed as part of the established Celestia project
AndroidCelestia at a glance
- Category
- Education & Learning › Space & Astronomy
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Android
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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