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  • About
    • About OpenSpaceThe project, its origins, and the institutions behind it.
    • TeamThe people behind the OpenSpace project.
    • PartnersThe organizations collaborating with the OpenSpace project.
    • ImpactGlobal reach, startup data, and NASA annual reports.
    • ResearchMaster’s theses and dissertations from the LiU program.
    • Brand & AttributionLogos, credit guidelines, and usage policy.
  • Features
    • Globe BrowsingReal planetary surfaces from spacecraft mission data.
    • Mission VisualizationsFly with New Horizons, JWST, Rosetta, and more.
    • HeliophysicsSolar wind, CMEs, and magnetosphere visualization.
    • Versatile Display SupportDomes, multi-projector walls, and networked sessions.
  • Community
    • Use CasesExamples of how institutions use OpenSpace.
    • EventsUpcoming events and conferences.
    • User MeetingsBuild your skills and connect with users at our user meetings.
    • SlackAsk questions and share ideas with the OpenSpace community.
    • ContactSend a message or get support from the team.
    • ContributeSee how you can contribute to the project.
  • Resources
    • DocumentationGetting Started guide, configuration, and API details.
    • TutorialsStep-by-step walkthroughs for new users.
    • HubCommunity-shared assets, profiles, and content.
    • Server StatusLive uptime for OpenSpace data services.
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Where OpenSpace users connect

Community › Slack

The OpenSpace Slack is where planetarium professionals, educators, scientists, developers, and enthusiasts come together to learn, share, and get help — in real time.

Join the Slack

A community built for users

Whether you run a planetarium dome, teach with OpenSpace, contribute code, or are just getting started — Slack is the fastest way to get answers, share your work, and connect with the people who know OpenSpace best.

Ask questions, report issues, share screenshots of your work, stay current on new releases, and get direct support from the core team and experienced community members worldwide.

Find your channel

The workspace is organized into focused channels. Here are some of the best places to start.

Get started

#intros

Introduce yourself to the community

#openspace-help

Ask questions and get answers

#announcements

Software updates and community events

#hub

Assets and content shared on the OpenSpace Hub

Technical

#bugs-and-breaks

Report issues you’ve encountered

#compiling

Build and compilation support

#breaking-changes

Stay current on software changes

#documentation

Contribute to OpenSpace documentation

Share & inspire

#showcase

Show off your OpenSpace work

#video-making

Rendering and producing videos with OpenSpace

#wishlist

Feature requests and ideas

#events

Programs, conferences, and community gatherings

Your community

#users-at-planetariums

Connect with planetarium professionals

#users-at-museums-and-science-centers

Museum and science center network

#users-at-higher-education-institutions

University and research communities

#random

Interesting news and off-topic conversation

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The OpenSpace community is open to everyone — users, educators, scientists, and developers at any experience level.

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About
  • About OpenSpace
  • Team
  • Partners
  • Impact
  • Research
  • Brand & Attribution
Features
  • Globe Browsing
  • Mission Visualizations
  • Heliophysics
  • Display Support
Community
  • Use Cases
  • Events
  • Annual Meetings
  • Slack
  • Contact
  • Contribute
Resources
  • Documentation
  • Tutorials
  • Hub
  • Server Status
Install
  • Version 0.22.0
  • Previous Versions
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