Pocket Planets APK
App information
Version 1.0.5 (#1)
Updated 2014-12-12
APK Size 1 MB
Requires Android Android 2.3+ (Gingerbread)
Offered by Bruno Oberdorfer
Category Free Education App
App id at.sfk.android.pocket.planets
Developer's notes The Solar System fitting in your pocket
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Download the latest Pocket Planets application, version 1.0.5, compatible with Windows 10/11 (using emulators such as Bluestacks), Android devices. This free Education app is developed by Bruno Oberdorfer and is easy to download and install.
Previous versions, including 1.0.5, are also available. If you need help or have any problems, please let us know.
Description
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
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.
Ratings and Reviews
Rating: 4.3/5 based on 8+ reviews
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4 ★ I think you should re-texture Pluto and Charon, now that we now what they really looks like! Anyways this an a amazing app! p.s you should add more dwarf planets like Quaour ect... But anyways amazing app!
5 ★ After discovering lite version, bought full one first chance I could. Well done ! EDIT ! Now it's turned into useless rubbish. July 2020 update....rubbish. stopped working, no way of using it.
4 ★ Really good astronomy app. Loads of information on planets, moons etc, etc. Good graphics, love what happens when zooming in too far. Totally recommend this and it works perfectly on my phone. Thank you dev!!
3 ★ Not for someone with only a basic knowledge....not enough guidance! Great for potential nerds!
5 ★ Works great on my Galaxy S6 and Tab S2. Access the menu by pressing and holding the back softkey. Nice graphics and good info. I love it :D
2 ★ Lovely view of Earth when i open the app, but can't do anything else.
5 ★ I love this app so much it has a coveted place on my droid homescreen, first screen, next to gmail and google chrome
5 ★ Extremely smooth and fluid movements of the planets and their moons makes this a wonderful app to gain amateur information on the solar system.
5 ★ I love this app so much, hope more updates info. and need to full resolution view when full zoom in any planet and view street mode like Google map . Thanks for this app.
5 ★ Beautiful fluid graphics which are pleasing to the eye. Smooth and accurate operation. Loads of great information on objects. Love it. 😊
5 ★ This is one of the best astronomy/planetary science apps out there. Highly recommend!!
5 ★ Great app with some of the best animation and detail. I hope the developer considers an update especially for Pluto
5 ★ Really impressive app! Can't wait till I have kids old enough to be able to teach them astronomy with a tool like this.
5 ★ Never would have believed that when i grew up i would have the whole solar system in! My pocket!! Truly a wonderful and amazing app
3 ★ Controls don't work on Samsung Tab S3
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