In 1987 Distant Suns first put the universe on your desktop. In 2011 it puts the universe in your shirt pocket. [Note: This version is better for pre-iPhone3GS level devices. If you have a newer device, take a look at Distant Suns 3, which takes advantage of the greater memory, better displays and faster chips].Originally started in 1985, it has become one of most venerable software titles around.Sporting a database of over 130,000 stars, along with nebula and galaxies, Distant Suns has earned the reputation of both having one of the most realistic displays of the night sky, while being one of the easiest to use astronomy programs available for the most casual sky watchers and serious astronomers alike.CNet Video Review: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgXQiXKosawStaff Favorite in the US App Store, Nov. 2008, Feb. 2010http://www.tuaw.com/2009/08/06/distant-suns-for-iphone-update-sky-no-longer-the-limit/ 5 Stars from ituneappreview.com, http://www.ituneappreviews.com/2008/11/12/distant-suns.htm5 Stars in iphoneapplicationlist.com http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/chi-talk_iphone_starsmay02,0,7829171.storyFeatures include:Compass aware for the 3GS level machines and above, and the iPad. Just aim and identify.Over 130,000 pinpoint stars scintillating like diamond dust in the palm of your hand Realistic ghostly band of the Milky WayAll 88 constellations with images and articles on their mythologyPreference panel to change the way stars are rendered in over a dozen different ways.The Messier catalog of galaxies, nebula and star clustersDozens of photos from the Hubble Space TelescopeAll 8 planets (Pluto is optional)GPS aware Red interface to preserve your night visionWhat's Up? Gives a quick one snapshot overview of where all of the important stuff isLandscape panoramas from observatories to ancient Greek ruinsEasy one-handed operation. Point and Identify mode reveals a wealth of hidden data for each star, planet or deep-sky objectPlanetary data and informationWhy settle for eye-candy when you can settle for mind-candy. Twitter: distantsuns, lazyastronomerAIM : lazyastronomerSupport: www.distantsuns.com
