James Webb Space Telescope Alternatives
Looking for something other than James Webb Space Telescope? Here are the top-rated alternatives ranked by the community.
Rankings factor in vote confidence: more votes can outweigh a higher score with fewer votes.
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Stellarium
Free and open-source planetarium software for astronomy
Both in Telescope & Astronomy
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Starry Night
Astronomy Telescope Control Software for Mac/PC
Both in Telescope & Astronomy
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Palomar StarGaze
Stargazing and astronomical research facility
Both in Telescope & Astronomy
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Astronomy Software
Software for astronomy enthusiasts and professionals
Both in Telescope & Astronomy
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NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory
Space-based X-ray observatory for astrophysical research
Both in Telescope & Astronomy
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National Radio Astronomy Observatory's Very Large Array (VLA)
Radio telescope array in New Mexico, USA
Both in Telescope & Astronomy
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Keck Observatory
One of the world's most advanced optical and infrared telescopes, located on Mau…
Both in Telescope & Astronomy
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Kepler Space Telescope
Orbiting space telescope that detects exoplanets
Both in Telescope & Astronomy
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Spitzer Space Telescope
NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope was launched on August 25, 2003 from Florida's Ca…
Both in Telescope & Astronomy
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VLT (Very Large Telescope)
Advanced optical telescope system for astronomical research
Both in Telescope & Astronomy
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Telescope Maker Meade Instruments StarNavigator EX
Computerized GoTo telescope system for amateur astronomers
Both in Telescope & Astronomy
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QHY6 Camera
High-performance cooled CCD camera for deep-sky imaging
Both in Telescope & Astronomy
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ASCOM Telescope Control Software
Open-source telescope control software for automation
Both in Telescope & Astronomy
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Astro-Physics 140mm AP155DC Refractor Telescope
Deep-sky imaging and astrophotography made easy
Both in Telescope & Astronomy
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Canadian Space Agency's Near-Earth Object Surveillance Satellite System
Monitoring near-Earth objects and space phenomena
Both in Telescope & Astronomy
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Very Large Telescope (VLT)
Array of four large optical telescopes for astronomical research
Both in Telescope & Astronomy
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Celestron NexStar 6SE
Computerized telescope with 6-inch aperture and GoTo mount
Both in Telescope & Astronomy
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Celestron SkyPortal
Wireless telescope control and planetarium interface
Both in Telescope & Astronomy
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Celestron NexStar Evolution 8
Robotic Wi-Fi telescope with app-controlled stargazing
Both in Telescope & Astronomy
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Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Limited
An American motorcycle model produced by Harley-Davidson since 2007.
Both in Telescope & Astronomy
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