Fantasy NightSky Number 1
⚪ Last updated 2008⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #24 of 33 Environmental mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
I know this has already been done to death, there are so many nightsky mods out there and they are all very very good. But I\'m still trying to find that perfect combination of stars and nebula that I can be happy with for an extended period of time. I should say that I am aiming for something that is totally over the top. I don\'t want a realistic looking night sky. I want fantasy. I want something that tells me I\'m not on earth any more. I\'m not completely satisfied with what I\'ve done with this, so I will continue to tinker with it. The pictures are Hi-rez. The stars are 2048x2048 and the nebula is 2048x1024. Some photo shop filters have been applied to the star field to soften their appearance as the un-edited picture came out looking a little too crisp. It is the star field that I think needs more work, so if I make improvements on it I will offer an update. The Readme Name: Fantasy Sky #1 Version: 1. 0 Date: 30/08/2008 Category: aesthetic enhancements, textures Requirements: Oblivion Author: RGM Description =========== This replaces the skynebula01.dds and Skystars.dds files with Hi-rez pictures taken with the Hubble telescope. The Nebula used it the Crab Nebula and the Star field is Star Cluster NGC 290 Install ======= 1. Extract the files to a temporary location. 2. Examine the folder structure and make corrections where necessary. 3. Copy files to (install folder)\\Oblivion\\Data\\ If you are using a mod that already changes your stars and nebula, (like natural environments) then you will have to paste the new files into the sky folder of the other mod. 4. You may need to run the Archive Invalidation Utility in OBMM to make the new files show in game. Uninstall ========= Delete/overwrite the files/folders associated with the mod and update the Archive Invalidation. Upgrade ======= There may be upgrades or additions in the future as I continue to tinker with this. Incompatibility =============== If you are using a mod that already changes your stars and nebula, (like natural environments) then you will have to paste the new files into the sky folder of the other mod. Known Issues or Bugs ==================== None that I know of History ======= No history - this is it Credits ======= Thanks to Bethesda for creating Oblivion. Thanks to LHammonds for the Readme Generator this file was based on. Thanks to The Hubble Website http://hubblesite.org/ Thanks to all the other modders out there who have shown us all what can be done. Tools Used ========== Photoshop Readme Generator Licensing/Legal =============== Modders resource. Do what ever you want with it. Hope you like it. :)
Fantasy NightSky Number 1 replaces the default sky textures in Oblivion with high-resolution Hubble telescope images: the Crab Nebula and star cluster NGC 290. A simple, classic visual overhaul for players wanting a more cosmic sky. With 1,234 endorsements and 39,540 downloads, it's a well-loved mod from 2008.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 1,234 endorsements and nearly 40k downloads
- High-res Hubble imagery looks stunning and adds a realistic cosmic feel
- Simple texture swap—no complex setup, just drop-in files
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2008—might not be compatible with newer Oblivion versions or mods that alter sky textures
- Only replaces two textures, so the rest of the sky remains vanilla
- No screenshots or detailed install instructions in the description, so you're on your own for setup
For Oblivion players who want a quick, lore-friendly sky overhaul without extra plugins. Perfect for space enthusiasts who love Hubble imagery. Skip if you're looking for a full weather or lighting mod—this is purely cosmetic.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Back up your original skynebula01.dds and Skystars.dds files before overwriting, so you can revert if needed.
- Use a mod manager like Oblivion Mod Manager to easily toggle the mod on and off without manual file swapping.
- Check if you have other sky texture mods installed—this one will override them, so load order matters if you use multiple.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Oblivion Mods
- Author
- RGM
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 39,540
- Endorsements
- 1,234
- Category
- Environmental
- Created
- 8/30/2008
- Updated
- 9/2/2008
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