# The Solar System - AR — Augmented Reality Enhanced

> Augmented Reality Enhanced (iPhone/iPad app by Ventura Educational Systems.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-solar-system-ar/id1322087991 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ventura Educational Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/371324172)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: $1.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 112 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-12-19
- Data updated: 2026-05-17
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-solar-system-ar/id1322087991/reviews.md

## What is The Solar System?

Use the latest in AR technology to bring the entire solar system right into your immediate environment with this augmented reality app.  Imagine the immersive thrill of an augmented reality experience for your students who are studying the solar system.  Walk around and move forward and back to get close-up views of each planet.  The Solar System - AR adds a whole new dimension for science teachers who want to engage their students by providing unique learning experiences.  

Use the slider to select a planet in order to view it more closely and to learn about the planet by reading interesting information.  The Solar System - AR uses Apple's ARKit and allows you to instantly view and learn about the solar system.  It perfect for classrooms and will help get kids excited about exploring the information provided about each planet.

In addition, tables of information are presented when icons are tapped.  The information for each planet includes: length of day, distance from the sun, diameter, number of moons and mass.

Note: Since camera access is required for AR experience please make sure that Settings -> General -> Restrictions -> Camera is set to allow access to the iPad camera.


## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 2.1 — 2024-08-13

This version provides an update to recommended settings.

### 2.0 — 2021-06-02

This new version provides an update for compatibility with Swift 5.0. App Privacy settings have been updated.

### 1.1 — 2019-01-02

This is a maintenance update for Swift 4.2 in iOS 12.

### 1.0 — 2017-12-19

No release notes.

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