![]() ![]() SkyORB is fascinating for those with an interest in the solar system although you'll probably find it works better on PC than on mobile devices.įixed and improved comet position calculation.? Improved timeshift function? Display of the constellation where the current picked star/comet is. Great for anyone with an interest in astronomy The 3D graphics render well on a PC but on a mobile device, it's not as responsive and navigation can be extremely sluggish. The biggest problem with SkyORB is that it can be quite slow to use. The really fun thing about using SkyOrb on a mobile device is that it can use your GPS to show you exactly how the stars and planets relate to your actual location. SkyORB is also available on almost all platforms meaning it makes a particularly good learning tool for kids when they're on the move or on a PC at home. It would, however, be useful if some of the control symbols at the top of the screen had labels to indicate what they do too because learning how to use them is very much trial and error. SkyORB's new look 3D interface is very slick and basic navigation of the solar system in 3D is easy and fun. ![]() If you want to take a closer look at the surface of a planet, you can land on it although the level of detail is very limited.Īlthough there is plenty to keep you occupied in the free version of SkyORB, the premium version offers some enhanced features including removal of annoying reminder pop-up windows, the ability to zoom to up-to one degree in local view and enhanced information dialogs about the various planets. The overall detail in SkyOrb is particularly impressive, with even real-time weather patterns and updates for the various planets. It's fascinating to see how the Universe looks from Jupiter and Neptune for example, especially how the Earth just shrinks into yet another star in the sky. Choosing a viewpoint from where to gaze at planets is one of the most interesting things to do with SkyOrb. ![]()
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