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License:
Free to try; $19.95 to buy
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Editor's Rating:
Not rated
- Average User Rating:
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Downloads:
6,306
- Operating Systems:
Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000
- Additional Requirements:
Windows 2000/XP/Vista, DirectX 9.0 drivers
- Limitations:
7-day/15-use trial
- Date Added:
August 07, 2008
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Publisher's description of MPL3D Solar System
Based on real data, explore more than 10.000 real extrasolar objects. Dynamic representation of stars: Main types, variable stars, multiple star systems. Solar System and +120 known extrasolar worlds. All extrasolar planets are different, based on the scientific data available for them, with appearance changes and atmospheric effects. +250 binary star systems, including systems with mass-transfer stars. Most famous nebulae, star clusters and galaxies. More features, like the black hole at the center of our galaxy. Friendly camera control. Watch current positions or travel in time. Enjoy the hypnotic and everchanging surface of the stars. Enter inside the nebulae and contemplate outerworld views. The object selector will help you to visit the most interesting systems. The system gallery will allow you to easily compare all celestial bodies within a star system. Reduce the orbit sizes for a better understanding of celestial mechanics. Music inspired in space. Version 1.1 features new user interface: Windows type menu and icons for visual control, customizable data output color.
CNET Editor's Note: This is a very large (195MB) file and may take several hours to download via dial-up modem.
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Version: MPL3D Solar System 1.1
"A great simulation of our solar system and beyond."
Pros: Very accurate astronomy software built with nice modeling of the solar system as well as the local stars, their planets etc. Includes nice nebulae that you can explore and even Sagittarius A* is included. You can view galaxies externally.
Cons: The graphics need a little more work in order to take advantage of what current graphics cards have to offer.
Summary: I like the fact that all the planets, moons etc have their orbits and move around the sun in real time reflecting past, present and future times that can be set in to the software. You can speed up and slow down time as well. Like the fact that you ... read more >>
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Version: MPL3D Solar System 1.1
Pros: extremely comprehensive database of the solar system (and beyond).
All of the bodies are where they should be accoring to the time you specify.
Great learning tool and visually stunning which helps to keep my kids focused.Cons: Version 1 had quite a difficult interface, but this is no longer a con in 1.1
Summary: I installed this for my own children, and to see if it would be useful to schools. I've learnt a lot myself in the process. I'm not a teacher (I'm a school governor) and although I can't comment on it's educational suitability, it will definitely k... read more >>
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