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What’s New Version 5.0
Entire screen now used on iPhone X and up
Updates for iOS 12
Description
3D guide to the solar system for aspiring astronomers
Over 10 million downloads!
• Sky 2D: locate planets with flat view of sky
• Sky 3D: planetarium style view of the sky
• Visibility: shows times when planets are visible
• Globe: rotating 3D globe of planets and moon
Accessibility
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Version history 16 versions
Build 831675953v5.02019-08-14 03:10:57
Entire screen now used on iPhone X and up
Updates for iOS 12
Build 332342652v4.02016-01-16 00:57:02
Smoother motion tracking
Location requested only while using app
Improved iPad user interface using popovers
Entire screen now used on iPhone 5 and up
Updates for iOS 8 and iOS 9
Build 14824864v3.42013-03-29 02:36:28
• Sky 3D: improved motion tracking on iOS 5 and up
• Added Jupiter moons discovered since 2010
Build 11060909v3.32012-10-25 00:36:50
• Sky 3D: Gamma spectrum added
• Globe: 2x resolution for Mars and Venus
• Landscape rotation on iPhone & iPod touch
Build 5922224v3.22012-01-27 18:30:17
New online options (for English language users):
• Visibility: Wikipedia link in planet details
• Options: watch Planets video tutorial
• Options: write review link
Planets Video Tutorial also accessible at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmYvC6T4FmY
Build 4112642v3.12011-10-10 18:28:27
iOS 5.0 updates
Japanese language corrections
Build 3388416v3.02011-03-23 04:08:52
• Sky 3D: virtual reality using compass & gyroscope
• Sky 2D: auto flip East/West when held overhead
• Retina display support
• iOS 4.x multitasking support
• Improved startup time and reduced memory use
• User interface improvements including new icons
• Japanese language support
Build 2480971v2.02010-04-01 18:39:14
• iPad compatibility
Build 2286381v1.72010-01-22 19:12:49
Enhancements in version 1.7:
• sky 3D shows view across EM spectrum
• globe rotates automatically
• equal grid lines for 2D and 3D
• improved globe day/night accuracy
• update time after wake from sleep
• display default image on startup
Build 2194734v1.62009-12-17 19:30:41
Enhancements in version 1.6:
• "Sky 3D" planetarium view
• globe view 2x resolution for Earth/Moon on 3GS
• updated moons for Jupiter/Saturn
• periodic update when auto date/time enabled
Build 2073262v1.52009-11-17 01:24:26
Enhancements in version 1.5:
• use magnetic compass on iPhone 3GS
• button rotates sky north/south/compass up
• button flips sky west/east
• fix for Neptune/Uranus swap
• Dutch
Build 1777802v1.42009-06-26 00:49:12
Enhancements in version 1.4:
• globe view of all planets and moon
• globe view indicator for current location
• "International Year of Astronomy 2009" logo
• "365 Days of Astronomy" podcast link
• Localized application name
• Italian, Portuguese, Simplified & Traditional Chinese
Build 1712261v1.32009-05-22 01:41:45
Build 1590392v1.22009-04-16 01:17:59
Build 1523101v1.12009-03-18 18:18:36
Build 1479284v1.02009-02-23 01:44:04
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| Region | Language | Price | Ratings | Avg | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | en-US | Free | 961 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
Change log 19 changes · US
✎
releaseNotes updated
Entire screen now used on iPhone X and up
Updates for iOS 12
✎
description updated
3D guide to the solar system for aspiring astronomers
Over 10 million downloads!
• Sky 2D: locate planets with flat view of sky
• Sky 3D: planetarium style vi
✎
name updated
Planets
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Version 5.0 released
Entire screen now used on iPhone X and up
Updates for iOS 12
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Version 4.0 released
Smoother motion tracking
Location requested only while using app
Improved iPad user interface using popovers
Entire screen now used on iPhone 5 and up
Updates for iOS 8 and iOS 9
◆
Version 3.4 released
• Sky 3D: improved motion tracking on iOS 5 and up
• Added Jupiter moons discovered since 2010
◆
Version 3.3 released
• Sky 3D: Gamma spectrum added
• Globe: 2x resolution for Mars and Venus
• Landscape rotation on iPhone & iPod touch
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Version 3.2 released
New online options (for English language users):
• Visibility: Wikipedia link in planet details
• Options: watch Planets video tutorial
• Options: write review link
Planets Video Tutorial also accessible at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v
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Version 3.1 released
iOS 5.0 updates
Japanese language corrections
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Version 3.0 released
• Sky 3D: virtual reality using compass & gyroscope
• Sky 2D: auto flip East/West when held overhead
• Retina display support
• iOS 4.x multitasking support
• Improved startup time and reduced memory use
• User interface improvements includ
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Version 2.0 released
• iPad compatibility
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Version 1.7 released
Enhancements in version 1.7:
• sky 3D shows view across EM spectrum
• globe rotates automatically
• equal grid lines for 2D and 3D
• improved globe day/night accuracy
• update time after wake from sleep
• display default image on st
◆
Version 1.6 released
Enhancements in version 1.6:
• "Sky 3D" planetarium view
• globe view 2x resolution for Earth/Moon on 3GS
• updated moons for Jupiter/Saturn
• periodic update when auto date/time enabled
◆
Version 1.5 released
Enhancements in version 1.5:
• use magnetic compass on iPhone 3GS
• button rotates sky north/south/compass up
• button flips sky west/east
• fix for Neptune/Uranus swap
• Dutch
◆
Version 1.4 released
Enhancements in version 1.4:
• globe view of all planets and moon
• globe view indicator for current location
• "International Year of Astronomy 2009" logo
• "365 Days of Astronomy" podcast link
• Localized application name
• Italia
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Version 1.3 released
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Version 1.2 released
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Version 1.1 released
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Version 1.0 released