SkyORB v1.7.11 apk
Requirements: Android 2.2+
Overview: Now improved for Galaxy S2/S3 phones
SkyORB is more than a simple star map, it's a collection of 6 tools
including a 3D star map, 3D planetarium, ephemeris, search engine, sun
clock and more. Now available for Android including Android 3.0+
support. Click “…More” to learn why you should download this App today!
GET INSTRUCTIONS, VIDEOS, FACEBOOK COMMUNITY USERS AT http://www.realtech-vr.com/skyorb/
“SkyORB is fantastic for anyone interested in the night skies, but it’s not just a star-gazer’s handbook.“
- iPad.net
★★★★
“This is a fantastic app and it's even better the fact that it is free,
this is a great app for stargazers or just those that would like to know
a bit more about space. “
- Butler1790
★★★★★
SkyORB features a 3D interface, with OpenGL ES 2.0 support, High DPI
display and multiple resolutions support, a search engine, a large
catalog of stars (Hyparcos), deep objects (NGC/IC 2000) planets, current
satellite (including current space shuttle missions) (MPC) and let you
choose see the actual sky from any point on Earth.
SkyORB allows you to fine tune your observation location (and
orientation with digital compass if available) with automatic detection
from GPS (or entering the longitude, latitude and altitude). Information
like sunset and sunrise are computed as well as moonrise and moonset
and full / new moon dates.
The sky map is drawn with realtime precession. You can rotate freely and
in realtime in 360 degrees at 60 frames per second. Moon and other
planets are rendered in real 3D objects with different level of details
using state of the art 3D effects for Android 2.2 and superior.
This program offers:
• A 3D planetarium with photorealistic rendering,
• Sophisticated OpenGL ES 2.0 support
• A sky view with realtime precessing,
• Moon phases,
• Epheremis (day/night rise times)
• Weather from current location.
• Universal search engine,
• MPC updater (comets, satellites, launch mission, ISS).
• GPS or user location,
• Compass support, pressure sensor support,
• Star finder: Point the device and reveal the star or planet.
• Optimized for phones and tablets.
Check out our Facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/SkyORB/120203608017193
Check out our Twitter page:
http://www.twitter.com/realtech_VR
Check http://www.realtech-vr.com/support/android.html for approved device list.
Online documentation:
https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id ... SbZpZGY51s
What's in this version:
We are always improving the app so its easier and better to use: You will notice in this update:
✓ Fixed crash in telescope view with MPC enabled.
✓ Fixed slide gesture in calendar page.
✓ Star/planet panel can be disabled by touching it.
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Free SkyORB v1.7.11 apk