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APOD - Astronomy Picture of the Day for Windows

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APOD Viewer brings the Astronomy Picture of the Day directly to your desktop. Users can view daily images, access descriptions, browse past selections, and customize display options easily.

  • Pros

    • Displays daily astronomy pictures on desktop.
    • Slide-out description panel with flexible positioning.
    • Browse historical daily astronomy pictures easily.
    • View full-size images via web page link.
    • Configurable refresh options and update checking.

  • Cons

    • Lacks image download and local saving capability.
    • No built-in functionality to set images as desktop wallpaper.
    • No explicit support for multiple monitors.
    • No direct sharing options for social media.
    • Limited to a single image source (APOD).
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Full Specifications

GENERAL
Release
Latest update
Version
2.72
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Windows
Operating System
  • Windows 10
  • Windows Vista
  • Windows XP
Additional Requirements
Windows XP/Vista, Yahoo Widgets Engine
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Total Downloads
2,432
Downloads Last Week
0
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Developer’s Description

By Mark Crossley
View astronomy pictures on your desktop.
Displays the Astronomy Picture of the Day on your desktop. A description of the image is available in a slide out text area that can be positioned on any side of the APOD - Astronomy Picture of the Day. Allows you to browse back and forth to previous pictures of the day. Double clicking any image opens the Web page to view the full size version. The frame and text can be colored to your wishes, or hidden individually or together. Manual refreshes, refresh timers, and automatic update checking are all configurable via the APOD preferences. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.
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