If you’re into stargazing or just like pretty sky maps, SkyChart (Cartes du Ciel) is a solid planetarium software. Works great on Linux, and yes, you can run it on Arch btw.
Install SkyChart
You can install it straight from the official Arch repos:
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This will pull in everything you need to get started.
Running It
Once installed, just launch it with:
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The interface is a bit old-school, but it’s powerful. You can load catalogs, plot celestial events, and even connect to telescopes.
Optional: Extra Catalogs
SkyChart supports extra star and object catalogs if you want more detailed views.
You can grab them via the app itself or manually from their website: https://www.ap-i.net/skychart/en/download
Extract them and add through Setup → Catalog in the GUI.
Config Files
User config is usually saved under:
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So if you want to reset settings or back up your setup, that’s the place.
That’s pretty much it! Nice little tool for astronomy nerds or anyone who just wants to know what’s above their head tonight.
