DAstronomer is the first real-time space simulation program of its kind

3DAstronomer is the first real-time space simulation program of its kind.  What are 3DAstronomer users saying about the program?  Here are just a few comments:

 

"It is simply by far the easiest (and most pleasing way) to learn about the universe."

 

"I can think of no better way to learn about the Solar System and all of its planets and moons."

 

"This program is for people who are interested in space and astronomy and want to be able to visit thing in 3D and see what the reality out there is, even if they can't yet go there themselves."

 

"3DAstronomer provides a fun exploration of our universe, and provides understanding of physics and the creation of fictional systems."

 

"The ability to freely explore the universe is a big part of the 3DAstronomer's appeal for me."

 

"3DAstronomer is so wonderful because it can take anyone, anywhere, into space… and show you its wonders with awesome clarity and visual beauty…"

 

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As children, we dream of someday exploring the great unknown

As children, we dream of someday exploring the great unknown: the vast universe beyond our earth's atmosphere.  Unless you are an astronaut of can shell out 100,000 dollars to catch a ride into space, chances are the closest you will ever get to the stars is your own back yard on a clear night. 

Until now.

 

We are excited to introduce our first-of-its-kind space simulator, 3DAstronomer.  Now you can explore the wonders of the universe- and you can do it safely in the comfort of your own home.

 

3DAstronomer is like Google Earth, but for the entire solar system and beyond.   We have taken data gathered by the European Space Agency, including imagery, telemetry, and positional data for planet, asteroids and stars, and mapped it in 3D.  The program is easy to use, with basic settings a child can manipulate.  The program is suitable for educational purposes, for space enthusiasts, and professional astronomers or astrophysicists.  Get up close and personal with the red sands of Mars, the moons of Jupiter, the rings of Saturn, or the blazing surface of the sun.  Visit the searing surface of Venus and view it in a panoramic 360° vista. 

 

There has never been a space simulator program like 3DAstronomer.  It can take you anywhere in space you want to go, and show you the wonder, beauty and the vastness of our galaxy… and beyond.

 

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3DAstronomer, our brand new and inimitable space simulation program

3DAstronomer, our brand new and inimitable space simulation program, takes you into the vast expanse of outer space with the click of a mouse.  With the default program, you can visit any of the program's catalogued objects and "fly" directly to it.  You can soar to the edge of the dark side of the moon, take a close look at the eye of Jupiter, and examine the dusty rings of Saturn.  With the basic program, you can visit all of the planets and their moons, the sun's fiery surface, and other celestial objects in our galaxy, and you can do it in three dimensions.  The catalogue even includes objects, like stars, outside of our solar system.

 

The truly adventurous should know that 3DAstronomer is expandable.  Space goes on and on and on and 3D Astronomer allows you to experience that.  The program comes with a large catalog of stars, galaxies, planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and spacecraft to view in close proximity.  And if that's not enough, you can download dozens of easy-to-install add-ons with even more objects.

 

You will find that 3DAstronomer grows with you as you learn more about the program, and more about the great expanse of outer space.  Add-on packages keep a space-junkie in a perpetual state of amazement and wonder. 

 

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3DAstronomer, the first of its kind space simulator

3DAstronomer, the first of its kind space simulator, would be impressive if it was simply a static model of galactic information.  However, 3DAstronomer goes beyond providing incredible images of stationary objects in space.

 

When launching the software, everything seems nice and calm.  Actually, everything is moving.  The activity is not visible because it is rendered in real-time.  Depending upon the moment you launch the application, you will find that the Earth will be in a different position each time.

 

The objects in 3DAstronomer are constantly moving along their true paths, synchronized to your computer's time and date.  3DAstronomer also gives you the capability to manipulate time.  Speed forward and watch shadows move around planetary bodies, moons fly through their orbit, or follow an asteroid on its journey through space. 

 

3DAstronomer provides every realistic detail, so it feels like an actual journey into space.  You will be able to see clouds drift by (where applicable) and shadows being cast on mountains and craters as the Sun sets low.

 

Navigation through time and space is easy with 3DAstronomer's manageable interface.

 

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3DAstronomer, the real-time space simulator

3DAstronomer, the real-time space simulator, allows you to travel all throughout the solar system, to any of over 100,000 stars, or even beyond the galaxy.  And you don't have to be an astrophysicist to manipulate the program.  3DAstronomer's straightforward interface makes roaming throughout the galaxy simple.

 

All movement in 3DAstronomer is seamless.  A point-and-go-to interface makes it simple to navigate through the universe to the object you want to visit.  The accessibility of the program makes exploring and learning about space fun, and never a chore.  Remember, the expandable nature of the program makes it perfect for all ages.  A 6-year-old can enjoy the basic program and  3DAstronomer will grow with him, so that in a few years, he can learn new applications and information hasn't even touched upon yet.  3DAstronomer emulates space; just when you think you've reached the end, it goes on and on.

 

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3DAstronomer is going to change the way we look at space

3DAstronomer is going to change the way we look at space.  Its easy interface allows students young and old to explore the universe in real-time, or in fast-time, roaring through the stars in hyper-speed. 

 

How easy is it to manipulate time?  Very easy!  In the left upper corner of the screen, there is information about the selected object. Located in the lower left hand corner is the speed of your travel.  If the line is at zero, you are moving in real-time and nothing will appear to be changing.  Remember, the rotation of the earth and revolution around the sun cannot be sensed as we are standing on the earth: the same is true in this real-time simulation program. 

 

Simply adjust the speed of your travel and learn the unbelievable size and magnitude of our universe firsthand!  Learn how long it would take a shuttle to get to the far expanses of the galaxy.  The program even allows you to chronicle each journey you make from the surface of the earth to any object in space.

 

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3DAstronomer is a tribute to both space exploration’s past and future

3DAstronomer is a tribute to both space exploration's past and future.  This program could never have been made without the courageous efforts those who dared to ask what was in the great unknown.  Space exploration changed the way we look at the stars in the sky, and it also changed our visual perception of planet Earth.  Consider the amazing feats of space exploration within the past 60 years:

 

• In the 1950s, satellites revolutionized weather forecasting when they began beaming home television images of cloud patterns. 

 

• In the 19700s, astronaut photography showed the space images of the earth for the first time in true color- the so-called "Blue Marble" representation of our planet.

 

• Since 1972, satellite sensors have been acquiring atmosphere, land, ice, and ocean data with increasing spectral, spatial, and temporal resolution.  These satellite remote sensing systems, like NASA's Earth Observing System (EOS) help us to understand and monior Earth's physical, chemical, and biological processes.

 

With 3DAstronomer, you will have the chance to look upon the earth as if you were hovering above the atmosphere.  See for yourself the images that have helped us better understand our planet.

 

 

Sources:

 

Wielicki et al., 1995

Kaufman et al., 1998

Running et al., 1999

 

 

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