StarStrider is a software planetarium that utilizes the latest in 3D-technology in order to show you not only the planets and satellites of our solar system, but also the more than 100 000 stars from the Hipparcos catalogue, all in real-time 3D. You'll also find galaxie, nebulae, supernova remnant, and the band of the Milky Way. Try the educative tutorial script, the optional relativistic effects of travel, the truly 'stereo 3D' color anaglyph mode, and many more interesting features. Free add-ons include an larger planet texture, and a huge database of 2 *million* stars!Made by an astronomer and a software engineer, StarStrider combines photo realism and scientific accuracy with plain fun and the esthetic enjoyment of beauty of the wonders of the universe!.
Changes in this version:
Add your own planets & satellites, on-screen help, Kuiper belt objects, and much more!
System requirements:
DirectX v9.0c or later, 3D-card, Pentium III or AMD Athlon XP or later CPU.