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We've compiled a list of 32 free and paid alternatives to SkyORB. The primary competitors include Stellarium, Sky Map. In addition to these, users also draw comparisons between SkyORB and Solar System Scope, Planetarium, Star Walk (series). Also you can look at other similar options here: Education and Reference Software.
We've compiled a list of 32 free and paid alternatives to SkyORB. The primary competitors include Stellarium, Sky Map. In addition to these, users also draw comparisons between SkyORB and Solar System Scope, Planetarium, Star Walk (series). Also you can look at other similar options here: Education and Reference Software.
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Indispensable for amateurs and professionals, as well as for kids who are eager to learn, Star Walk...
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SkyORB is more than a simple star map, it's a collection of 7 tools including a 3D star map, 3D...
SkyORB is more than a simple star map, it's a collection of 7 tools including a 3D star map, 3D...
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SkyORB is more than a simple star map, it's a collection of 7 tools including a 3D star map, 3D planetarium, ephemeris, search engine, sun clock, point to sky, weather, and more.
Key features:
• Allows you to fine tune your observation location from the database of by entering longitude and latitude or automatically with Location Services,
• Allows to go back and forth in time with precision using PLAN404 series (accurate from 3000 B.C. to 3000 A.D)
• Information like sunset and sunrise are computed as well as moonrise and moonset and full / new moon dates and automatically generated calendar of upcoming astronomy events.
• 3D planetarium with planets and satellites and 3 different views with 3D objects with different level of details using photo realistic textures and visuals.
• 3D animation of the solar system in real-time or fast forward, with actual facts for each planets.
• 3D sky map with real-time precession with planets, stars, constellations, deep objects, comets and satellites,
• Comets and satellites trajectories which can be updated among 6 differents databases including IAU Minor Planet Center.
• Displays the world map sun clock with rise and set.
• Multi-touch trackpad (on some devices) with pinching-to-zoom gesture is supported for zoom-in and out.
• Universal search engine.
• Weather retrieval base from location.
• 64-bit multithreaded astronomy engine and multithreaded graphics engine, with OpenGL 4.0 support including Retina high definition rendering, and full screen post-processing with realtime processing of the planets, meteors positions and rotations.
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