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  • Released
  • Updated
  • November 8, 2010
  • November 14, 2017
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Explore the outer planets and their moons through a simulated telescope. View celestial bodies as they appear in real-time or at any specified date and time. Ideal for astronomy enthusiasts and educators.

Simulated telescope view
Observe Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
View major moons
Real-time celestial positions
Select any date and time
iOS compatible
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What's New in Gas Giants

2.03

November 14, 2017

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Sizing issues on various iOS devices addressed.

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User reviews

Absolutely perfect

I do visual astronomy with my telescopes and this app is perfect to tell me what I will be seeing and when in the coming evening when I point the telescope to any of the given gas giants. Especially Jupiter and Saturn as they are the closest and most visible. Excellent presentation, clean, simple and very useful. Well done!
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App still not updated to support newer devices

I can’t even figure out how to use this app because half the menu bar at the top is covered by the notch on newer iPhones.

The iPhone notch has been around for 5 years. Either update your app or remove it from the App Store.

Uranus and Neptune Not Working

It seems that the models for Uranus and Neptune have now ceased to work. I’ve tried this version or both iPhone and iPad but get the same result - no movement for the outer gas giants’ moons.

Small criticisms

1. The app name displays as "Gas Giants-debug". Not sure what this means or if it is functionally significant. Redownloading doesn't fix.
2. Time slider has no effect for Uranus and Neptune.

iOS 14: Jovian Moons Don’t Fit

This is a simple and well executed app but the Jupiter view doesn’t display the full width of the orbits for Ganymede and Callisto. I can only view in portrait mode and can’t pinch enough to view the wider orbits.

Also, the iPhone 11’s tab at the top covers the menu to choose Saturn or Uranus.

Will upgrade to 5 stars if the full view of Jupiter’s satellites can be seen, if the app can go into landscape mode and if the menu choices for Saturn and Uranus aren’t covered by the tab at the top of the iPhone 11 screen.
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What does the Gas Giants app do?

Gas Giants allows users to view Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, along with their major moons, through a simulated telescope interface. You can observe these celestial bodies as they appear in real-time or set the app to any specific date and time.

What are the key features of Gas Giants?

Key features include a simulated telescope for observing gas giants and their moons, real-time celestial positioning, and the ability to view planets and moons at any chosen date and time. It offers a realistic astronomical viewing experience.

How much does Gas Giants cost?

Based on the provided information, Gas Giants is a paid application. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a one-time purchase model.

What devices are compatible with Gas Giants?

The app requires an iPhone 3GS or later, or an iPod Touch 3rd Generation or later with OpenGL ES 2.0 or later. All iPad models are fully supported.

Who would benefit from using Gas Giants?

Amateur astronomers, teachers, scout leaders, astronomy club members, and anyone who enjoys using a telescope or binoculars to view the night sky will find this app beneficial for educational and recreational purposes.