Sol's system and its neighbors
Our solar system and beyond
About
Explore our solar system and beyond with detailed information on planets, including their physical characteristics and communication delays. Access a vast database of stars with sorting and search functionalities.
What's New in Sol's system and its neighbors
2.4.0
May 10, 2019
- Added links to Wikipedia for the other moons of our solar system - Better definitions of some of the astronomical terms
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FAQ
What information does Sol's system and its neighbors provide about planets?
Sol's system and its neighbors offers detailed data for planets, covering 25 fields such as aphelion, perihelion, eccentricity, radius, mass, and atmospheric composition. It also includes the communication delay time to Earth.
Does Sol's system and its neighbors include information on stars?
Yes, since version 2.0, the app incorporates the HYG Database v3.0, which contains 119,613 stars from the Hipparcos, Yale Bright Stars, and Gliese catalogs. You can sort and search this database.
How can I search for stars in Sol's system and its neighbors?
You can search the star database by Right Ascension. Additionally, the database can be sorted by name, magnitude, position, and distance, allowing you to filter by maximum magnitude.
What star designation systems are supported in Sol's system and its neighbors?
The app allows you to choose to display star names according to the Bayer/Flamsteed designation, the Gliese Catalog of Nearby Stars, the Hipparcos catalog, or its proper designation.
Can I view star distances in different units?
Yes, you can choose to display the distance of stars in either parsecs or light years within the application.
What is the age rating for Sol's system and its neighbors?
Sol's system and its neighbors has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young children and up.
On which devices can I use Sol's system and its neighbors?
Sol's system and its neighbors is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.
How often is Sol's system and its neighbors updated?
The app was last updated on May 10, 2019, to version 2.4.0. Prior to that, version 2.0 was released on April 18, 2019.