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Star Walk – 5 stars astronomy guide

Our Review

“Star Walk” is a pocket planetarium lesson and astronomy guide for the iPhone/iTouch. This sophisticated application is chocked full of features including moon phases, bookmarks, and a time machine (which allows you to view planetary and star movement in the days to come). It is easy-to-use, nicely formatted, and offers a wealth of learning opportunities. My favorite feature is the “star spotter” option that uses the digital compass to orient your location/position and charts the constellations over head (available for the 3GS only). I also like the option to learn more about what you see through links to planetary information on Wikipedia. This application is a superb tool for parents/caregivers who want to teach their young ones about the sky above. It’s the best of its kind, and an excellent way to discover and explore the universe from wherever you stand.

dataApril 12th, 2010 by Kristen Young Share

Application Detail

Star Walk for iPad - interactive astronomy guide


Download on iTunesDeveloper: Vito Technology Inc.
Released: 2010-04-01 08:59:51
Price: $4.99

Description from the Developer

***Winner of Apple Design Award 2010! Featured by Apple - Best Apps of 2009, Best Apps of 2010, and in iPad TV commercials!***

Enhanced for iOS 5 with the ability of the iPad 2 and iPhone 4S to wirelessly mirror its screen to an Apple TV 2.

WHAT IT DOES:

Star Walk enables you to point your iPad at the sky and see what stars, constellations, and satellites you are looking at in real-time. Check out the full list of features below.

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WHAT EXPERTS SAY:

"When someone new asks to see what an iPhone can do, all of us have a list of apps prepared to wow them. Star Walk is a gorgeous, dynamic application that will tease your eyes skyward on clear, starry nights". - Billy Miller, 148apps.com

''This is the best stargazing iPhone application I have come across.'' Matt Sawyers, The iPhone Blog

''Star Walk is probably the prettiest of the astronomy guides available for the iPhone and iPod touch.'' TUAW

"I’ve been playing with Star Walk for a couple weeks now and it’s definitely become a favorite app to use for stargazing as well as to show off some of my iPhone’s capabilities to friends and curious strangers." Cultofmac

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MAIN FEATURES:

- Augmented Reality for iPad 2
- Star Spotter - real time motion tracking tells you what stars are above you in the sky;
- Satellites Tracking - never miss ISS flying over your head again;
- Time Machine - see what the sky looks like at any moment in the past or future;
- Picture of the Day - stunning pictures from deep space;
- Night Mode - preserve your dark vision to see more stars;
- Search - wondering where Jupiter is right now? Arrow will guide you to it;
- Big Screen - connect a second display to view the sky on a big screen;

+ AirPrint, Moon Phases, Info, View from any location, TelRad, Sharing, Bookmarks, and more!

*No internet connection required*
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ATTENTION!
- Calibration feature is only available on devices with a camera.
- If you want to connect your iPad to a secondary screen, you will need an Apple Component AV Cable or Apple iPad Dock Connector to VGA Adapter.

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Vito Technology is a member of Moms with Apps, a collaborative group of family-friendly developers seeking to promote quality apps for kids and families.
Recommended Ages: all
Categories: Environment, Science

Join Star Walk Month of Astronomy to win free stuff and learn more about the Universe. Go to the developers website to find out how.

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