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StarMap 3D
StarMap 3D is a mobile app that allows users to explore and navigate the night sky using their iPhone's compass and gyroscope. With beautiful Retina graphics, the app provides crisp and colorful visuals that make use of every pixel on the screen. StarMap 3D offers a wide range of features and information, making it suitable for both beginners and advanced astronomers.
One of the key features of StarMap 3D is its compatibility with the Retina display, ensuring high-definition graphics that enhance the user's stargazing experience. The app includes over 15,000 stars, each with detailed information for users to explore. Additionally, there are 303 deep sky objects such as star clusters, galaxies, and nebulae, with detailed information on factors like distance from Earth, diameter, and orientation.
StarMap 3D includes all 88 modern constellations, providing users with lines based on the outlines from "The Stars: A New Way to See Them" by H.A. Rey. It also offers MacRobert and Classic constellation lines as alternative options. The app supports location-based services (LBS) and the Global Positioning System (GPS), allowing users to automatically align the map based on their current longitude and latitude. Alternatively, users can manually enter their location.
In addition to the location settings, StarMap 3D allows users to adjust the date and time of day, providing a dynamic view of the night sky. The app also features a Time Scroll feature that enables users to simultaneously and interactively adjust the time. For users who have a compass enabled on their device, the app provides compass support for a more intuitive stargazing experience.
StarMap 3D offers two main viewing modes: Planetarium Mode and 3D Mode. Planetarium Mode displays only objects that are visible to the user based on their location and time, providing a more personalized experience. The 3D Mode allows users to visualize the universe in three dimensions, adding depth and a greater sense of exploration.
Overall, StarMap 3D is a comprehensive mobile star atlas that brings the wonders of the night sky to users' fingertips. With its easy-to-use interface and vast amount of information, the app serves as a valuable tool for anyone interested in exploring and understanding the celestial world.