You don’t need to download anything to start using AAS WorldWide Telescope — our web client runs right in your browser.
If you want to use WWT from Python, find installation instructions for pywwt on that project’s documentation pages.
AAS WorldWide Telescope 6.0 Beta for Windows
WorldWide Telescope 6.0 Beta is the latest version of AAS WorldWide Telescope (WWT). This feature-rich application is now available to everyone as a free download.
WWT 6.0 Beta runs on Windows 7/8/8.1/10, in either 32- or 64-bit mode, depending on your operating system. It also supports native DirectX 11, DirectX 10, and has some support for down-level DirectX 9 hardware running through the DirectX 11 API.
Minimum System Requirements
- Windows 7/8/8.1/10 (older versions of Windows are not supported)
- Intel 5th generation (Broadwell) or 6th generation (Skylake) Core i CPU
- 4 GB system memory
- Intel Integrated graphics associated with 5th generation (Broadwell) or 6th generation (Skylake) chipsets
Recommended System Requirements
- Intel 5th generation (Broadwell) or 6th generation (Skylake) Core i7 CPU
- 8+ GB system memory
- Discrete graphics card with 1+ GB VRAM, DirectX 10 or DirectX 11 compatibility, such as NVIDIA GTX 480 or ATI Radeon HD 5850 or better.
Do not attempt to install WWT 5.0 or higher on Windows XP. It will not run and can potentially prevent the legacy version from running.
AAS WorldWide Telescope 5.5 for Windows
WorldWide Telescope 5.5 is the most recent stable version of AAS WorldWide Telescope (WWT).
WWT 5.5 runs on Windows 7/8/8.1/10, in either 32- or 64-bit mode, depending on your operating system. It also supports native DirectX 11, DirectX 10, and has some support for down-level DirectX 9 hardware running through the DirectX 11 API.
Minimum System Requirements
- Windows 7/8/8.1/10 (older versions of Windows are not supported)
- Intel 5th generation (Broadwell) or 6th generation (Skylake) Core i CPU
- 4 GB system memory
- Intel Integrated graphics associated with 5th generation (Broadwell) or 6th generation (Skylake) chipsets
Recommended System Requirements
- Intel 5th generation (Broadwell) or 6th generation (Skylake) Core i7 CPU
- 8+ GB system memory
- Discrete graphics card with 1+ GB VRAM, DirectX 10 or DirectX 11 compatibility, such as NVIDIA GTX 480 or ATI Radeon HD 5850 or better.
Do not attempt to install WWT 5.0 or higher on Windows XP. It will not run and can potentially prevent the legacy version from running.
WWT Remote Control (Windows only)
The WWT Remote Control is a Windows utility that assists with remotely operating the main WWT application, especially in cluster environments as found in planetariums.
WWT Add-in for Excel (Windows only)
The WWT Excel add-in enables Windows users to efficiently highlight, organize, and import their data into the AAS WorldWide Telescope visualization environment using the familiar capabilities of Microsoft Excel. Download the WWT Excel Add-in.
WorldWide Telescope Legacy (3.1) for Windows XP and Vista
The WorldWide Telescope legacy version (WWT 3.1) supports Windows XP, Windows Vista, and DirectX 9.0c hardware running as a 32-bit application. Do not attempt to install WWT 5.0+ on Windows XP: it will not run and can potentially prevent the legacy version from running. Download WWT Legacy 3.1.52.
To run this software, you’ll need the following:
- Windows XP or Vista
- Discrete graphics card w/ 512MB VRAM, High End GTX480 class or better w/ 1GB VRAM recommended
- Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0
Legacy WWT SDK
Released in 2015, the WWT Software Development Kit (SDK) and Academic Development Kit (ADK) provided a framework for the development of WWT-compatible software on the Windows/.NET platform. It is not recommended for use anymore — consult the WWT documentation hub to learn about the modern ecosystem for WWT data processing and software development.