What is a .CELX file?
The file extension .CELX refers to a Celestia Script file. This type of file is used by Celestia, which is a free application designed for exploring the universe. The scripts are written in the Lua scripting language and contain specific instructions that control where and how you view different locations in the universe over time. These scripts can be used to mark specific points or areas in space and to create guided tours through the cosmos.
To open a .CELX file, you can use several programs: 1. **Celestia**: This is the primary program designed to run .CELX files, as it directly interprets the scripts to navigate and display the universe according to the instructions in the file.
2. **Text Editors**: - **Vim**: This is a powerful text editor that can open .CELX files, allowing you to view and edit the script's code. - **Microsoft Notepad**: This simple text editor is included with Windows operating systems and can be used to open and edit .CELX files. - **Apple TextEdit**: Included with macOS, this text editor also allows you to open and edit .CELX files. - **Other text editors**: Any basic text editor can open .CELX files, as they are essentially text files containing Lua code. This means you can use editors like Notepad++, Sublime Text, or any other text editing software you have.
Using these programs, you can either run the Celestia scripts to explore the universe in Celestia or edit the scripts to modify or create new tours and observations.
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