Starry Night Backyard ESD for Mac

Free to try SPACE.com Canada Mac Version 3.1.2 Full Specs

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3.9

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by Download.com staff / February 27, 2009

Among educational programs, Starry Night Backyard ESD is one of the best in its class for astronomy software. It offers more than 1,000,000 stars and 110 deep-space objects for your viewing pleasure. Also, you can create a date-specific night sky and determine exactly where to look for an astronomical event at any given time.

One of the best features of this program is its ability to display specific constellations, galaxies, and planets up close. Just choose a star, moon, or any deep-space object, and click Go There. The application will show you flying through space to your desired object up to 20,000 light-years away. What's more, you can e-mail your discoveries to your friends, family, or professor in QuickTime format, viewable on any Web browser. Both students of astronomy and regular users will find this program both educational and fun, and certainly worth the $34.95 shareware fee.

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Editors' Review

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"Not able to get registration number for trial."

mike-holden April 06, 2009 / Version: Starry Night Backyard ESD 3.1.2

2009-04-06 15:23:38 | By mike-holden

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When I start the program I get the Welcome window..When I hit the Get Registration Numr button I get a window displaying 'The webpage cannot be found'.

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5 stars

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"The most informative program of its type "

XBOUNDRY August 25, 2008 / Version: Starry Night Backyard ESD 3.1.2

2008-08-25 11:23:59 | By XBOUNDRY

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Everything from the absalute beginner to the professional

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"i dreamed tofly there"

mahmud_arifien October 03, 2007 / Version: Starry Night Backyard ESD 3.1.2

2007-10-03 01:55:41 | By mahmud_arifien

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"quite fun"

December 04, 2001 / Version: Starry Night Backyard ESD 3.1.2

2001-12-04 23:52:00

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This program is really cool. the end. If I had a telescope I would like it even more. I reccomend this program to EVERYONE.

5 stars

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"It's great!!"

October 30, 2001 / Version: Starry Night Backyard ESD 3.1.2

2001-10-30 07:52:00

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My wife is an amateur astronomer, and loves it. I'm not, but I love it too. The ability to set up a night sky on the computer and determine exactly where to look for an astronomical event is just great. I have Starry Night backyard Sprcial Edition; what's ESD?

5 stars

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"I found this program both fascinating & educational."

October 26, 2001 / Version: Starry Night Backyard ESD 3.1.2

2001-10-26 18:02:00

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This program lets me know what is out there in space in my own "bsckyard" and when it will be there. It also gives me detailed information about what I focus on.. It lets me know where to find planets and other celestial objects and even takes me there for a closer look if I wish. I think this program is great for star gazers and potential astronomers.

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"Crashes way too often!"

October 24, 2001 / Version: Starry Night Backyard ESD 3.1.2

2001-10-24 02:12:00

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"If you ever dreamed of visiting other Stars..."

October 23, 2001 / Version: Starry Night Backyard ESD 3.1.2

2001-10-23 00:52:00

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This is one marvelous program. This is a one-of-a-kind application, perfect for education or just goofing off.

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"Fantastic!"

October 21, 2001 / Version: Starry Night Backyard ESD 3.1.2

2001-10-21 08:22:00

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As a student of astrophysics (and astronomy) this program is very useful and entertaining. The sky is litterally the limit. A big plus for the astronomical data of the stars as well as the light pollution simulation!

5 stars

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"Beautiful presentation."

October 19, 2001 / Version: Starry Night Backyard ESD 3.1.2

2001-10-19 03:22:00

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Running the program is easy. Details of the sky can be varied to give closer views of interesting objects. It might be left running to serve as a screen saver.

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General
Publisher	SPACE.com Canada
Publisher web site	http://www.starrynight.com
Release Date	October 17, 2001
Date Added	October 17, 2001
Version	3.1.2

Category
Category	Educational Software
Subcategory	Science Software

Operating Systems
Operating Systems	Mac
Additional Requirements	Mac OS 7.5

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File Size	16.99MB
File Name	Backyard.smi.bin

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Total Downloads	61,296
Downloads Last Week	1

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License Model	Free to try
Limitations	15-day trial
Price	$34.95

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