Immerse yourself in the wonders of the universe. Over 100 interactive, multimedia tours reveal the fascinating science and history of stars. An elegant, easy-to-use interface lets you quickly tap into a new and improved suite of features. All the tools you need are at your fingertips. Powerful and fast, this program is a feast for your senses and fuel for your imagination.
Features
- SkyCalendar seamlessly integrated with observation planner and logs
- PGC catalog with 980,000 galaxies
- New high-precision satellite tracking
- Over 100 multimedia tours to deepen explorations and understanding of the universe
- Built-in Ephemeris Generator
- New, high-resolution constellation illustrations and panoramas to enjoy
- Joystick-supported spaceship mode to maneuver around the Universe
- Control most popular brands of computerized telescopes
- Explore over 16 million stars and 1 million galaxies objects with online link to 500 million stars
- Plan a night under the stars with the observational planner
- Store comments and images on individual targets in observation logs
- Customize field-of-view indicators to match your eyepieces stored in the equipment list
- See the sky from any location in the universe up to 700 million light years away
- Print full sky (180-degree) star charts of any area in the sky
- Receive automatic updates of new discoveries and orbital data of satellites, comets and asteroids
Computer Requirements
Windows:
- DVD-ROM Drive
- Windows 7, Vista or XP
- 500 MHz or higher processor
- 128 MB RAM
- 900 MB of hard disk space
- 32 MB OpenGL 1.4 capable graphics card
- Minimum recommended monitor resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels.
Macintosh:
- DVD-ROM Drive
- Universal Binary (PPC/Intel compatible)
- OS X 10.4 or higher
- G3 450 MHz or higher processor
- 128 MB RAM
- 900 MB of hard disk space
- 32 MB OpenGL capable graphics card
- Minimum recommended monitor resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels.
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