Windows · $49.95 · Astronomy

StarStrider2.8

StarStrider is a software planetarium that utilizes the latest in 3D-technology in order to show you not only the planets and satellites of our solar system, but also galaxies, nebulas, and hundreds of thousand of stars - in real-time 3D.

Operating system
Windows 95/98/Me
File size
13486 KB
License
30-day Trial
Last updated
Nov 20, 2025

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Overview

What is StarStrider?

StarStrider is a software planetarium that utilizes the latest in 3D-technology in order to show you not only the planets and satellites of our solar system, but also galaxies, nebulas, and hundreds of thousand of stars - in real-time 3D.

In depth

A closer look at StarStrider

StarStrider is a software planetarium that utilizes the latest in 3D-technology in order to show you not only the planets and satellites of our solar system, but also the more than 100 000 stars from the Hipparcos catalogue, all in real-time 3D. You'll also find galaxies, nebulae, supernova remnants, and the band of the Milky Way. Try the educative tutorial scripts, the optional relativistic effects of travel, the truly 'stereo 3D' color anaglyph mode, and many more interesting features. Free add-ons include an larger planet textures, and a huge database of 2 *million* stars!Made by an astronomer and a software engineer, StarStrider combines photo realism and scientific accuracy with plain fun and the esthetic enjoyment of beauty of the wonders of the universe!

StarStrider 2.8.6

A comprehensive planetarium that you can use to take your own virtual journeys through infinite space. There is also a detailed chart that lists all the important information about every star planet or other object you might encounter along the way. Then you039ll be able to discover the name of everything you see in front of you in space as well as how far away it is from you and exactly what it is. You can also search for objects on your own or find things at any point during your individual space expedition. The options for searching are extensive making it a great educational tool for children who can locate all the stars and planets that they study on the space map and learn about their. The database contains more than 100000 stars bright points you can click on to learn their facts and other objects which are rendered in 3d in great detail.

Requirements

System requirements

DirectX v9.0c or later, 3D-card, Pentium III or AMD Athlon XP or later CPU.

Verdict

Should you download StarStrider?

StarStrider runs on Windows 95/98/Me and is available under the 30-day Trial license — the installer is 13486 KB. We’ve catalogued it under Astronomy.

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At a glance

StarStrider specifications

Category
Astronomy
Publisher
FMJ-Software
Last updated
Nov 20, 2025
Requirements
DirectX v9.0c or later, 3D-card, Pentium III or AMD Athlon XP or later CPU.
License
30-day Trial
Operating system
Windows 95/98/Me
File size
13486 KB
Price
$49.95
Page views
625

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