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Orrery

Orrery

by jan frischmuth

35 ratings
39 reviews
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Archived App (Last seen on 21 Feb 2025)

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 4, 2013
  • January 27, 2020

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Explore a 3D model of our solar system, orbiting planets and landing on select celestial bodies. Enjoy realistic visuals, adjustable speeds, and optional ambient music for an immersive educational experience.

✓3D solar system simulation
✓Planet orbiting and landing
✓Realistic planet sizes and speeds
✓Explorable surfaces
✓Wikipedia excerpts
✓Adjustable speed and date
✓Autopilot mode
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What's New in Orrery

1.201

January 27, 2020

- updated runtime - improved textures, texture - resolution, compression and filtering - improved performance and rendering quality - improved audio quality - fixed 'show trails' option

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Beautiful

Just curious, does this show real-time position of earth relative to the current month? When I chose 'today' December 11, it looks like it's lined up with February. But I might be misreading it. Thank you!
Simon DrumsSimon Drums

Disappointing

Looks nice enough, but (and I know this is contradictory) can’t see everything at the same time, and it’s not to scale - everything is far too close together.
Johnny DangerousJohnny Dangerous

It could be improved

I’m hoping it is still being improved as it is fascinating to see the planets move and all... but it lacks in options as I wanted to see the planets in different signs but I think it’s in Greek?
The date selection isn’t working,
Venus and other planet cycles aren’t working as they move in accordance but it just spins in one location... It has potential and would love to see it improved.
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12Nz312Nz3

Better than an orrery I saw as a kid

Orrery is just lovely. It’s designed for the perspective on our solar system, but I find I relax almost meditatively while watching this, and the appropriate ethereal music is a treat.
alwaysmprestalwaysmprest

Music, Soundtrack?

I love this app, which for a moment reminds us and invite us to zoom out into the solar system.

I’d love to know the artist of the musical piece; I simply find it quite soothing..
ansielartansielart
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FAQ

What does this app do?

This app provides a digital 3D orrery, allowing you to experience and explore our solar system. You can orbit planets, land on some of them, and learn about them through Wikipedia excerpts.

What are the key features of this solar system app?

Key features include smooth camera navigation, realistic planet radii and orbital speeds, explorable surfaces for select planets and moons, Wikipedia excerpts, a speed slider, date input, autopilot mode, and optional ambient music and visual effects.

Is this app free to use?

Yes, the application is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating a completely free experience.

What devices is this app compatible with?

The app supports both portrait and landscape orientations, suggesting compatibility with a wide range of mobile devices. It is localized for English and German.

How can I use this app for learning?

You can use this app to visually learn about the solar system by orbiting planets and observing their realistic speeds and sizes. Landing on explorable surfaces and reading the integrated Wikipedia excerpts provides detailed information about celestial bodies.