For those interested in Astronomy

[Mike Rotch]

For those interested in astronomy, here is a brilliant freeware program that allows you to virtually go anywhere in the universe. It gives realtime positions of planets moon, planets and allows one to view star constellations, galaxies and the position of our satellites. For those who can program, you can map your own planets, galaxies or solar systems. One can also make virtual film of a galactic + plantery tour or speedup/slowdown time to view the galaxy from different periods.

View details on celestia here

[The complete program is +-15megs]

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[supra229]

Sounds good i'll get it later and tell you what I think.

 

[milefile]

I've tried that out before, wasted hours in front of the screen travelling the universe. Very cool program.

 

[Jugend]

Great find Mike.

 

[emad]

awesome stuff Mike...now to get away from all this light pollution and get a telescope

an awesome addition for astronomy/sci-fi lovers might be seti@home

 

[under18carbon]

Good stuff!
Saw this on TechTV once, I really wanted to download itm but forgot the link..

Thanks!

 

[Famine]

Go to Beta Hydri... I promise it's good (although I haven't seen the programme yet).

I want a telescope. All I want to do is to see Jupiter and Saturn with my own eyes (and the aid of a powerful magnifying device ). Not got one yet though...

 

[supra229]

Celestia is amazing!

 

[supra229]

Go to the add ons section on the site for more great objects!

 

[supra229]

Look at this!

 

[supra229]

And this...