Observed arrival · 2026-09-22
WhatTheStar Maps the Sky Above Your Head
An interactive star map, observing planner, astronomy guide library, and daily challenge for learning the night sky.
○Open
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$Paid
†Ads
✦Pretty
●Pro
◎Niche
◉Human
⚑Risk
ƒJS
- For
- Beginning stargazers and casual night-sky observers
- Worth noticing
- The site combines 8,920 stars, 88 constellations, 19 guides, and a device-saved learning progress system.
Field notes
The map is described as location- and minute-specific, with controls for dragging, zooming, and selecting objects. The learning layer includes 19 guides across five categories, with examples such as Polaris navigation and Orion star-hopping. A daily challenge, a 58-star navigational archive, device-saved progress, and an optional coffee-support link give the project a broader structure than a standalone sky viewer.
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○OpenPublic substance visible
✦PrettyNotable craft visible
●ProPolished or operationally mature
◎NicheUnusually specific use
◉HumanPersonal, local, civic, or handmade
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