3D Astronomer

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A real-time, three-dimensional view of our solar system, the galaxy and the universe.



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Yeah – get into space – virtual, correctly-scaled outer space on your computer. With this software – 3DAstronomer™ – you can check out the other planets one by one – sitting at your computer (PC only, for now). You remember the old meme don’t you? The order of the planets from the Sun – Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and good old Pluto – named after Mickey Mouse’s dog.

Actually we now know that Pluto isn’t really a planet. Its more of a dwarf planet and its made up of rock and ice smaller than our moon. So if you were thinking of going there for your holidays I’d cancel. Go to Saturn instead. That’s a happening place. Its got those beautiful rings for starters. And some great beaches I hear. Although it can be a bit windy this time of… Read more…