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The Solar System for Windows

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This desktop application showcases a dynamic solar system, featuring orbiting planets and asteroid collisions. It utilizes spectacular actual photos from Hubble and NASA for an immersive visual experience.

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  • Pros

    • Integrates actual planetary photographs.
    • Showcases Hubble and NASA imagery.
    • Features dynamic asteroid collision effects.
    • Presents planets in orbital motion.
    • Functions as a desktop background.

  • Cons

    • Lacks customization for orbital speeds.
    • No user control over collision frequency.
    • Absence of sound effects for events.
    • No mention of performance impact on system.
    • Limited interactivity options.
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Full Specifications

GENERAL
Release
Latest update
Version
2
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Windows
Operating System
  • Windows XP
  • Windows ME
  • Windows 2000
  • Windows NT
  • Windows 10
  • Windows 98
Additional Requirements
Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP
POPULARITY
Total Downloads
2,183
Downloads Last Week
4
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Developer’s Description

By Sweeney Internet Group
View actual photos of the planets and colliding asteroids on your desktop.
The planets are in orbit while a rogue asteroid collides with them and starts them in motion. The solar system plunges into chaos. Actual Photos of the planets are spectacular and were used courtesy of Hubble and NASA.
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