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Pocket Planets Review
Pocket Planets
Bruno Oberdorfer
About this app
| Latest Version: | 1.0.3 |
| Category: | Education |
| Updated On: | Nov 9, 2012 |
| Installations: | 5000 |
| Size: | 43M |
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"This App Knows More About Our Solar System Than Astronomers Do"
Reviewed by: Jeremy | Latest updated: Nov 9, 2012
Pocket Planets deserves a spot on any astronomy enthusiast's device for the brilliant features. It provides accurate scale representation of almost all celestial objects, not as static images, rather as living objects in a living universe. Also, you can zoom in to watch them orbit and control a timeline which shows their movement.
Another shining point is the built-in encyclopedia, which gives you detailed info about each objects of the simulation. The graphics engine that runs the app is the beautifully smooth, you will enjoy the atmosphere it presents. In addition, super smooth UI, flexible camera system, unique viewing experience as well as many preference options all these mean you've never seen a simulation app like this before.
Developer’s description available here
Pocket Planets is the most comprehensive 3D Solar System Simulator in the Google Play Store.
With accurate scale representation of the Sun, Planets, Moons, Asteroids, Dwarfs and detailed information to the celestial objects.
Use it as educational software for your kids, or regardless if you are a beginner or advanced astronomer, this App brings you closer to the planets than any telescope.
Working great on smartphones and tablets.
Discover...
★ the Sun, the bright shining star in the center of our Solar System
★ Mercury, the fastest planet orbiting around our Sun
★ Venus, its greenhouse effect produces a surface temperature that would melt lead
★ Earth, the blue oasis and only place filled with life
★ Mars, inspiration for many SciFi films and books
★ Jupiter, the giant, guardian and protector in our neighborhood
★ Saturn, with rings of unique beauty and elegance
★ Uranus, which rolls over its orbit like a bowling ball
★ Neptune, the outermost recognized planet
★ Pluto, one of a new category of dwarf planets
But these are not all objects of this simulator, because so far you do not know Orcus, Varuna, Ceres, Pallas, Haumea and all the other asteroids and dwarf planets. Not to mention Sedna whose orbit is still speculative to science.
Nearly 200 objects are included, but not as static images, rather as living objects in a living universe. Enjoy the Solar System in realtime, in the future or past.
Bring the cosmos to life with an innovative timeslider. Let time take its course, how fast depends on the scale factor of the timeslider. A wipe with your finger and the simulator comes to life.
For a more exiting viewing experience various camera modes are available. Attach the camera to a planet or place it at a fixed location in space and let the celestial bodies pass by, in portrait or landscape mode, whatever you prefer.
And that's still not all. A built in encyclopedia gives you useful information about each object of the simulation, extracted from Wikipedia.
Don't miss this unique viewing experience, there is no easier way to explore the wonderful world beyond our planet.
And if you ever feel "Lost in Space", don't worry, because it's just a simulation.
Features:
★ Super smooth UI
★ Nearly 200 simulation objects
★ Simulation of real celestial body distances and dimensions
★ Adjustable simulator time with an innovative timeslider
★ Flexible camera system for a unique viewing experience
★ Portrait and landscape mode
★ Many HD textures, some of original recordings (NASA Voyager, Cassini spacecraft)
★ Many preference options
★ Ephemeris data based on NASA Horizons system
★ Orbit calculations with modified Kepler algorithms
★ Encyclopedia function, the most important information from Wikipedia
Follow the development of Pocket Planets on Twitter
http://twitter.com/pocket_planets
Please try Pocket Planets Lite before buying this full version to ensure device compatibility.
If you have any problems please don't hesitate to contact me via email because this is the only way I can help you, thank you.
What's New
What's in this version:
★ Bugfix, crash when touching splashscreen or invoke context menuTagged with: Pocket Planets Review, Pocket Planets Video, Android Educational Apps, Bruno Oberdorfer Apps
User Review of Pocket Planets
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Excellent app! Oct 2, 2012
It's like having a planetarium in your phone! Please support these types of apps!
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Jaw dropping! Oct 5, 2012
It's very rare I rate an App 5*, but this one really blew me away. If you have any interest in space, you need to download this app!
Neil downloaded and reviewed Pocket Planets for Samsung Galaxy S2.
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Asus Nexus 7 Sep 30, 2012
I love the observable universe and I have been looking for an app like this since I bought this tablet. It is amazing and I love the look and feel of the UI!
Ryan downloaded and reviewed Pocket Planets for Asus Nexus 7.
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A very good app but could be better Oct 8, 2012
This app is great for anyone wanting to learn more about our solar system. My only wish is for more information on each object such as the distance from the sun. Instead the display shows the camera distance from the object which to me seems of secondary importance. Keep up the good work!
Arthur downloaded and reviewed Pocket Planets for Samsung Galaxy Ace.
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Pretty but... Oct 25, 2012
...lacking info. Europa? Just when it was discovered? What about the possibilities for life? How about an planet vs earth size comparison? Cummon, more info and keep it light for all ages and levels of expertise. Otherwise good stuff. Needs a "tour" mode.
Frank downloaded and reviewed Pocket Planets for .
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I have been using this application for about three months now. It has exceeded my expectations for what I was looking for. It has been very accurate for me as I gaze at the night sky. I'm also happy to see Pluto on the observation menu now as well as a couple layout changes. For the price you can't wrong with this application. I did a little research and tricked a co-worker into buying another app I was looking at & it was a good thing I did, because I didn't like ithowever he likes it so it is a win win.
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1 star because Pluto lost it's planet status? That disturbs you? Wow now that is the shame...
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If feels like a video game, but then you remember that this database is of REAL star systems and planets.... Blows my mind every time I use it!
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I really didn't expect THAT much from a $3 app, the level of details you get, the descriptions, additional info, graphics etc, really mind blowing. Definitely worth the price, I will recommended to anyone remotely interested in sky gazing.
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I have been using this application for about three months now. It has exceeded my expectations for what I was looking for. It has been very accurate for me as I gaze at the night sky. I'm also happy to see Pluto on the observation menu now as well as a couple layout changes. For the price you can't wrong with this application. I did a little research and tricked a co-worker into buying another app I was looking at & it was a good thing I did, because I didn't like ithowever he likes it so it is a win win.
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