Desktop app for deep-sky catalogs

Organize and browse deep‑sky catalog images with speed and clarity.

Astro Catalogue Viewer gives you a fast image grid, filters, object metadata, and notes so you can track your astrophotography progress and plan what to capture next.

Catalogs Messier, NGC, IC, Caldwell, more
Organize Fast filters + notes
Plan Visibility + metadata
Offline Local catalogs + images
New in v2.0 beta

Latest release highlights

Expanded catalogs, a refined interface, and direct downloads for every desktop OS.

Complete Caldwell + NGC catalogs

Every target is now included so your library stays comprehensive.

UI refinements throughout

Cleaner layouts and smoother browsing help you plan faster.

New cross-platform builds

Grab the latest macOS, Windows, or Linux build directly.

Why people use Astro Catalogue Viewer

Keep your deep‑sky libraries searchable, consistent, and ready for your next session.

Fast catalog browsing

Scan a zoomable grid, filter by catalog or object type, and jump to the targets that matter.

Track your progress

Add notes per object, log capture status, and keep all metadata in one place.

Match images automatically

Filename matching connects your images with catalog IDs like M31, NGC7000, or IC5070.

Make catalog planning effortless

Filter by status, zoom into details, and explore object metadata without digging through folders. Designed for desktop workflow.

  • Master image folder or per‑catalog folders.
  • Detail panel with zoom/pan and external info links.
  • Offline-safe location picker for visibility guidance.

See it in action

A quick look at the grid, detail views, and catalog organization.

Support keeps the project moving

Astro Catalogue Viewer is built and maintained independently. Your support keeps updates and new features coming.