Planets for iPhone/iPod Touch
"Planets" is a free application in support of the International Year of Astronomy 2009. Over 2.5 million downloads so far!
Is that dot in the sky a star or a planet? Answer that question with this application. Discover when you can see your favorite planet, and where to look in the sky in relation to the stars.
Provides lots of interesting information:
- location of the sun, moon, and planets in the sky
- maps of stars and constellations
- rise and set time of the sun, moon, and planets
- current and future moon phases
- 3D globe view of all planets and the moon
- facts sheet for each planet, including moon names
Please send question, suggestions, and problem reports to Dana Peters
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