The Solar System Screensaver for Windows

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Download.com staffJuly 23, 2015

Thousands of years ago, the most advanced scientists of the day believed our solar system was made up of elegantly nested celestial spheres. Now we have the ability to put a scale model of the real thing on our computer's desktop, with a simple screensaver that depicts a more accurate view of the planets' hurried motions. This download can be cozily hypnotic as it runs, but offers few options. No customization features are provided, and we felt the lack of a soundtrack particularly keenly given the potential for celestial harmonies. However, the download may well prove interesting to astronomy enthusiasts.

The Solar System Screensaver for Windows

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: March 22, 2006

Latest update: July 23, 2015

Version: 1

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows NT
Windows 10
Windows XP
Windows ME

Additional Requirements: Windows Me/NT/XP

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Total Downloads: 4,523

Downloads Last Week: 1

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User Reviews

4/5

2 User Votes

View of the planets with moons orbiting the sun.
ZiorSamJanuary 4, 2010
Pros
I like the fluid animation and you can't beat it because it is absolutly free with no nag screen.
Cons
Not as flashy as other Solar System Screen Savers her on cnet if you type in "Solar System" into the Search. Also there is no settings to customize it.
Summary
If you want a simple and absolutely free simulation of the compleate solar system in one view then this Screen Saver is for you and you can't beat the price. ABSOLUTELY FREE.
Versatile; lots of variations possible; excellent
davdesNovember 22, 2006
Pros
This screensaver is has lots of versatility. The user can determine colors, shapes, numbers of figures, and vary the backgrounds. Lots of nifty possibilities. Interesting to watch the figures and backgrounds interact with each other. Fun.
Cons
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Developer’s Description

By Backyard Productions

Watch as planets move around the Sun.

A great screensaver of the solarsystem. When you're not using your computer, watch the planets(and their moons), go around the sun again and again against a backdrop of randomly placed stars.