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1. 

   Buzz
   Member

   http://store.starrynight.com/software/digital-download.html

   Un-check the modules and get the basic app free today only.

   Posted 12 years ago #
2. 

   Idunnobutiwastold
   Gaming Acolyte

   Thanks, Buzz ! :)

   This Astronomy program looks like an excellent and fun learning resource, with 'Augmented Reality' Technology put to effective use. There is a provision for travelling between locations via a virtual camera that simulates movement. Here's a view of the program's interface:
   

   << Simply stellar, Commander Aldrin >>
   

   Posted 12 years ago #
3. 

   Whiterabbit-uk
   Games Guru

   It's a shame I missed this one as I love astronomy. I do think overall the program is a rip off though. They are doing what game developers are now doing and selling you a partially completed product then asking you to buy the rest in bite sized bits. When you count up the total cost of the finished product it costs quite a significant amount (over $100)

   Posted 12 years ago #
4. 

   Buzz
   Member

   So true. They have many "modules" to add for $6 each.
   But the Pro Plus version sells for $249.95.

   Posted 12 years ago #
5. 

   mikiem2
   Moderator

   It's a shame I missed this one as I love astronomy.

   Have you looked at Stellarium [ http://stellarium.org/ ] & [ http://portableapps.com/apps/education/stellarium_portable ]

   And

   Celestia [ http://www.shatters.net/celestia/ ] & [ http://portableapps.com/apps/education/celestia_portable ]

   Posted 12 years ago #
6. 

   graylox
   Moderator

   Have you seen these links:
   Are there other programs like Universe Sandbox?
   http://www.worldwidetelescope.org/Home.aspx
   http://www.esa.int/esaCP/index.html
   Well, I'm sure :)

   This one was the first German sci-fi series - older then StarTrek :)
   SPACE PATROL - The fantastic adventures of the starship ORION

   On an old dead computer I had a long list of bookmarks for astronomy - maybe I'll find a back-up somewhere.

   graylox

   Posted 12 years ago #
7. 

   Whiterabbit-uk
   Games Guru

   Universe Sandbox is a fun way of looking at our solar system, plus you can mess aroud like force asteroids into the sun or even make them crash into earth. It was on a 50% offer, but that ended 46 minutes ago. Still, i think it's worth the full price.

   Posted 12 years ago #

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