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Terra

Terra

Astronomical, geographical

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7 reviews
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 19, 2008
  • April 2, 2019

Developer

David Rowland
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About

Explore Earth and the cosmos with a 3D globe. Access astronomical data, weather forecasts, earthquake reports, time zones, and detailed country facts. Spin the globe, travel through time, and get information for various locations.

✓Interactive 3D Earth globe
✓Astronomical data (Sun, Moon, day length)
✓Real-time weather forecasts
✓Earthquake reports
✓Global time zones
✓Country facts and data
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What's New in Terra

4.8

April 2, 2019

Updated the Weather Underground interface. Added a user query for the use of GPS.

User reviews

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Good, but needs improvement

Some of the features such as the earthquake data is inaccurate as well as the underground weather radar, good app, not worth the price.
Matt34TCSMatt34TCS

Terra

Fantastic, a wow for any Earth/Science geek. Will definitely be using this in my 8th grade science classroom, as well as at home & on the road! Gives the big perspective/view for our planet & moon, in real time, and very visually-- beautiful.
Marty WolfMarty Wolf

This App has great potential

I love seeing exactly where the Sun is directly overhead and the ability to see the Latitude, and Longitude of where the Sun is directly overhead on this planet.

Can you add a feature to lock on the Sun, and zoom in, like with Microsoft Terraserver maps?

Take a look at GeoClock for the PC

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GeocacherGeocacher

Too pricey

Zoom would be great and a brief discussion on what each took is used for. It's a bit pricey for what you get; $4.99 is too much. It's more like a $0.99 item. Can I get my money back please? Thank you.
Architect 100.1Architect 100.1

Blue Marble

Great effort! I'd like to see this information on a flat projection as well. Another improvement would be to allow zooming in. I travel extensively and knowing when to expect the sunrise and sunsets is an aid to navigation from an airplane's window or a ship's deck.
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FAQ

What can I see in Terra's astronomy section?

Terra allows you to view the altitude and azimuth of the Sun and Moon, their rising and setting times, Earth's illumination, the Terminator line, twilights, day length, Moon phase, and the shortest distance between two locations.

How does Terra handle time zones?

Terra displays a globe with over 250 highlighted locations, showing their local time, adjusted for standard or daylight saving time. You can center the globe on any location to see its specific time.

Can I get detailed maps or weather information through Terra?

Yes, Terra can link to Apple Maps or Google Maps for detailed location views and to the Weather Underground website for current conditions and forecasts.

Does Terra provide information on earthquakes?

Terra downloads the latest earthquake reports from the USGS and displays them on the globe. You can access more detailed information by visiting the USGS website.

What kind of factual information does Terra offer about countries?

Terra links to the CIA World Factbook website, providing factual information for almost every country.

What devices is Terra compatible with?

Terra is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

How often is Terra updated?

The latest version of Terra, 4.8, was released on April 2, 2019. The app was originally released on October 19, 2008.

What is the age rating for Terra?

Terra has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young users and above.