Planetensuche Versions & Packages
Download the full version of Planetensuche desktop astronomy software. Choose between full bundles including Java Runtime Environment (JRE+FX) or lightweight ZIP packages (if Java 21 is already installed on your system).
Planetensuche 6.34
Release Date: Sept 7, 2026
Recommended for all users. Includes updated exoplanet catalogs and performance improvements.
Planetensuche 6.33
Release Date: Sept 7, 2026
Previous stable build featuring photometric light curve tools and star map navigation.
Planetensuche 6.32
Release Date: May 17, 2026
Archived release available for compatibility testing and historic analysis.
Installation Notes & System Requirements
1. Extract the downloaded ZIP file into any folder.
2. If you downloaded the version with Java JRE, simply run the appropriate launch script (windows-start.bat on Windows, linux-start.sh on Linux, or mac-start.sh on macOS).
3. If you downloaded the version without JRE, make sure Java 21 with FX support is installed (e.g. Azul Zulu JRE+FX).
4. Automatic software updates are handled directly inside the application.