Linux · Education & Science
Gaia Sky
Explore the universe in 3D
by Zentrum für Astronomie der Universität Heidelberg
Official site: flathub.org
About Gaia Sky
Gaia Sky is an astronomy visualization platform for desktop and VR that runs on Linux, Windows and macOS. It is developed in the framework of ESA's Gaia mission to chart about 1 billion stars of our Galaxy in the Gaia group of the Astronomisches Rechen-Institut (ZAH, Universität Heidelberg). Explore the Solar System, the Milky Way, and even the most distant galaxies of our Universe with up-to-date, real scientific data.
How to install Gaia Sky
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub space.gaiasky.GaiaSky
- Open Gaia Sky once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Gaia Sky free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where Gaia Sky is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install Gaia Sky from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub space.gaiasky.GaiaSky. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Gaia Sky safe?
Gaia Sky downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
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