# Solar Vision

> Educational app for exploring the Sun and solar eclipses with interactive features. (iPhone/iPad app by Space Science Institute.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-vision/id1241442756 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Space Science Institute](https://appshunter.io/developer/672447465)
- Category: Games, Education, Simulation
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.30/5 from 3 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 24 MB
- Languages: American English, Czech, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, European Portuguese and 6 more
- Released: 2017-05-29
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solar-vision/id1241442756/reviews.md

## What is Solar Vision?

Explore the Sun’s features and see current solar images courtesy of NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory. You can also get a preview of what you’ll see in a total solar eclipse.

This educational app about our Sun has three pieces:
•	Filters:  explore the Sun in different wavelengths.  This includes a challenge mode where you’re asked to find various features on the Sun (sunspots, active regions, magnetic field structures, etc.)

•	Eclipse:  make your own eclipse by dragging the moon in front of the Sun, and discover eclipse features like the “diamond ring” and the Sun’s corona.  This also has a challenge mode where you’re asked to not only find various features, but identify the point in an eclipse when they appear.

•	Today’s Sun: interactively explore and compare real time images from NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory in several different wavelengths.

## Key features

- Explore Sun in different wavelengths
- Challenge modes for identifying solar features
- Simulate total solar eclipses
- Discover eclipse phenomena like corona and diamond ring
- Interactive real-time solar images from NASA


## Frequently asked questions about Solar Vision

### What are the main features of Solar Vision?

Solar Vision allows you to explore the Sun in various wavelengths, engage in challenge modes to identify solar features, and simulate total solar eclipses to learn about phenomena like the corona.

### Can I view real-time images of the Sun with Solar Vision?

Yes, Solar Vision provides interactive, real-time images of the Sun from NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory in several different wavelengths.

### What kind of challenges are available in Solar Vision?

Solar Vision offers challenge modes where you are tasked with finding specific features on the Sun, such as sunspots and magnetic field structures, and identifying points during an eclipse when certain features appear.

### What devices is Solar Vision compatible with?

Solar Vision is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### What is the age rating for Solar Vision?

Solar Vision has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young learners and children.

### How often is Solar Vision updated?

Solar Vision was last updated on May 29, 2017, with version 1.5.

### What is the user rating for Solar Vision?

Solar Vision has a user rating of 2.3 stars based on 3 ratings.

### Does Solar Vision offer offline gameplay?

The description does not specify if Solar Vision supports offline gameplay. However, its focus on real-time images suggests an internet connection may be required for some features.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.5 — 2017-05-29

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

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