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Planetarium (14) |
Space Simulation (4) |
Star Chart (3) |
Mars 2000
electronic book on CD-ROM has an outstanding collection of the finest up-to-date documents available on Martian exploration. |
Math & the Cosmos
program in which students study astronomy and its connections to mathematics, physics, history and mythology. Students learn about constellations, graphing star charts, planetary motion, parallax, the motion of the sun, Newton's Laws, and more! |
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Microsoft WorldWide Telescope
[Win] Space exploration tool which weaves together images, supportive text, and narration so users can experience the universe. Free download.
www.worldwidetelescope.org
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Planet Tracker
[DOS] presentation of planetary motion.
www.davidchandler.com
Planet Tracker is built in three modules: animations of planetary motion along the ecliptic, split-screen animations comparing five different frames of reference, (and a) worksheet generator for classrooms without computers. |
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Planet's Orbits
[Win] digital orrery which
www.alcyone.de
uses time-dependent mean orbital elements for the calculation of planetary positions. |
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PlanetWatch
[Win] multimedia atlas of the solar system.
www.raben.com
You can learn about each planet's motions, atmospheres, geology, and internal structure. Colorful photographs, animated maps, and data from Voyager, Galileo, and other space probes are combined in an informative and entertaining program. |
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Pocket Stars
star chart, astronomy reference, celestial navigation tool, and guide to the heavens which runs on PocketPC, Windows Mobile Smartphones, and the Windows desktop.
www.nomadelectronics.com
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Starry Night
[Win] astronomy suite comprised of a multimedia title about the solar system, an astronomical dictionary, an encyclopedia, and more.
www.starrynight.com
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Zephyr
[Win] offers a variety of astronomy software. Titles cover eclipses, the sky, and more.
www.zephyrs.com
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