I'll bet as A Child you dreamed of one day exploring the vast universe. Unless you are lucky enough to be selected and trained as an astronaut or can wait for Sir Richard Bransons' craft to take you into space, chances are that the first-of-its-kind space simulator will take you on your first space adventure.
Now from the comfort of your home, you can explore the wonders of our universe, in 3D, on your PC with 3DAstronomer. If you've ever used Google Earth, it's the Google Earth for our entire solar system and beyond. The programers of 3DAstronomer using data collected from the Space Agency, including imagery, telemetry, and positional data for planet, asteroids and stars, and mapped it in 3D. You can visit the searing surface of Venus and view it in a panoramic 360° vista. You'll be amazed to see the red sands of Mars, the moons of Jupiter, the rings of Saturn, and the blazing surface of the sun.
3DAstronomer, is a 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. 3DAstronomer’s straight forward 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. The expandable nature of the program makes it perfect for all ages. So then,who was 3DAstronomer made for? The answer is, simply, EVERYONE! Children can quickly decipher the straightforward interface and can easily manipulate the basic program. Amateur astronomers and hobbyists will stand amazed as they continue to learn what the program is capable of. The program holds limitless possibilities.
3DAstronomer is not only for the amateur astronomers, but professionals and educators, as well. 3DAstronomer is a superb tool for educational purposes and enthusiastic astronomers as it contains additional data available in overlays and labels, such as planet names and constellations. The highly configurable display features let you add or remove detail at will. Moving through the solar system and beyond to other galaxies can be achieved using a combination of keyboard shortcuts, or with a click of your mouse. 3DAstronomer is a 3D space simulator as well as a 3D astronomical database. Astronomers and astrophysicists will marvel at the quick retrieval of information via 3DAstronomer.
3DAstronomer can provide both purely recreational voyages and serious voyages into the outer space. It is the most versatile space simulation program ever created.Now you can get lost in space, fly anywhere in virtual space, at any speed, in any direction and at any time in history. A real-time, three-dimensional view of our solar system, the galaxy and the universe.
3DAstronomer emulates space. Just when you think you've reached the end, it goes on and on!
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Tribute To Space Exploration
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 1970s, 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
In the 1950s, satellites revolutionized weather forecasting when they began beaming home television images of cloud patterns.
In the 1970s, 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
Introduction to Space Flying With 3DAstronomer
As children, we dream of someday exploring the great unknown: the vast universe beyond our earth’s atmosphere. Unless you are an astronaut or can shell out $100,000 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.
3DAstronomer, is a 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 straight forward 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/her. In a few years, he/she can learn new applications and information they have not even touched upon yet. 3DAstronomer emulates space; just when you think you’ve reached the end, it goes on and on.
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.
3DAstronomer, is a 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 straight forward 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/her. In a few years, he/she can learn new applications and information they have not 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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