Accurate NASA Stars
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.3% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #41 of 621 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
--- Update 2. 0 - True North ---
know-how... I made it so that the Northern Star actually points north and stars rotate around it!
for New Vegas. Features a visible Milky Way Galaxy and constellations!
Includes an espless patcher for any mod added worldspaces that don't utilize the default star
mesh, plus manual patches for Mothership Zeta DLC and the Frontier space sections.
correct. Here are the settings I am using (with Nut ENB):
StarsIntensity=3. 2
StarsCurve=1. 5
Stewie's Tweaks
JIP LN NVSE or JIP PP LN
--- Compatibility ---
Should be compatible with anything. Just be sure to overwrite/load after any other night sky or
weather mods.
--- Installation/Uninstallation ---
Simply drag and drop into your Data folder or install using the mod manager of your choice.
Do the reverse to uninstall.
--- Credits ---
Original images taken from NASA. Found here.
Standalone Fallout 3 version available here.
Accurate NASA Stars replaces New Vegas' starfield with a 4k texture and mesh built from NASA satellite imagery, delivering a real-world accurate night sky. With 2,427 endorsements and 846,109 downloads, it's a popular, lightweight visual upgrade for players seeking astronomical authenticity.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge download count (846k) shows it's a go-to for starfield overhauls.
- NASA-based accuracy is a unique selling point—no more fake constellations.
- 4k resolution keeps stars crisp without tanking performance.
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects the starfield—no changes to planets or moons.
- Requires a mod manager for proper installation, which might intimidate newcomers.
- Last updated in October 2025—could be outdated if the game patches change texture handling.
For Fallout: New Vegas players who want a scientifically accurate night sky and appreciate high-res textures. Perfect for immersion-focused modders and astronomy buffs. Skip if you're after gameplay changes or don't care about star positions.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to avoid overwriting other texture mods.
- Load this mod after any weather or lighting overhauls to ensure the starfield takes priority.
- Check the mod's images in the manager to preview the starfield before installing.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- castisass
- Version
- 2.3
- Downloads
- 846,109
- Endorsements
- 2,427
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 2/28/2022
- Updated
- 10/24/2025
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