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WinStars is a versatile and dynamic planetarium software designed for use on computers, tablets, and mobile devices. It offers an immersive 3D simulation of the night sky, providing users with a realistic and accurate representation of celestial objects at any given time. Whether you're a seasoned astronomer or just starting to explore the cosmos, WinStars serves as an invaluable tool for both learning and stargazing.
Key Features of WinStars:
- Time Travel: WinStars lets you explore the night sky as it appeared 500 years in the past or how it will look 10,000 years into the future. This feature offers a unique glimpse into the evolving celestial landscape.
- Object Identification: Easily locate and identify stars, constellations, and other celestial objects by simply pointing your mobile device or cursor.
- Search Function: Looking for a specific object? Type its name, and WinStars will guide you to its location in the sky.
- Rich Information: WinStars provides a wealth of data about each celestial object, including details like distances, right ascension, declination, azimuth, altitude, and magnitude.
- Telescope Control: The software supports telescope control for both Windows (ASCOM) and Linux/MacOS (INDI) compatible telescopes. Click on an object, and WinStars will automatically point and track it.
- Vast Database: With a database of billions of objects, you'll find information on a wide range of celestial bodies, both known and newly discovered.
- Satellite Tracking: Track Earth's orbiting satellites, and predict visibility times for objects like the International Space Station (ISS).
- Solar System Accuracy: Accurately represent the positions of major satellites of Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, making it easy to explore our solar system.
- Solar System Objects: WinStars calculates the positions of hundreds of thousands of additional objects within our solar system, including comets and asteroids.
- Planetary Mission Tracking: Stay up to date with missions like Voyager 2, Pioneer 10, and others as they journey through our solar system.
- Astronomical Events: Get real-time information on significant astronomical events visible from your observation location.
- Coordinate Grids: Display the celestial equator, the ecliptic, and azimuthal and equatorial coordinate grids for a comprehensive understanding of the night sky.
- 3D Planetary Orbits: Visualize the orbits of the planets in three dimensions, enhancing your understanding of our solar system's structure.
- Night Mode: WinStars features a night mode that allows for comfortable, low-light viewing without dazzling your eyes.
- Expandability: Easily install additional modules to further tailor your experience.
- Automated Updates: The software provides automated updates to ensure you have the latest features and data.
- Customizable Landscapes: Personalize your experience by choosing from a range of landscapes.
- Multilingual Support: WinStars is available in multiple languages, including Bulgarian, English, French, German, Russian, and Spanish.
Enhancements (Available with License Purchase):
- Gaia EDR3 Catalog: Access the Gaia EDR3 star catalog containing a staggering 1.7 billion stars, extending up to magnitude 22, with an internet connection.
- Deep Sky Objects: Unlock a vast collection of deep-sky objects, including galaxies, nebulae, clusters, pulsars, and quasars.
- Galactic Exploration: Venture beyond the Milky Way to explore other galaxies and discover the larger structures of our universe.
- 3D Planetary Surfaces: Experience planetary surfaces in 3D with improved textures, enabling you to fly over mountains, lunar craters, or walk on the surfaces of Earth, the Moon, or Mars (requires OpenGL 4.1 or OpenGL ES 3.2 for mobile devices).
- Comets and Asteroids: View comets and asteroids in their true shapes.
- Digitized Sky Survey: Access the Digitized Sky Survey in various wavelengths.
- Interplanetary Missions: Stay informed about more interplanetary missions and detailed information.
WinStars offers a comprehensive and dynamic platform for the exploration and understanding of our universe, making it a valuable tool for amateur and professional astronomers, educators, and astronomy enthusiasts of all levels.
WinStars - Changelog:
- Various corrections and improvements.