Mythic Universe vs Solar Explorer 3D

Mythic Universe takes you from the stories of Greek mythology to the constellations, and from there to the real universe. Free, with no ads, in English and Greek. FOLLOW THE THREADS Every myth leads you to a constellation, and every constellation to something that is really up there. Take Orion: • Mythology: how did the great hunter rise to the stars? • Constellations: where can you find him in the sky, and why does Betelgeuse, on his shoulder, shine red? • Astronomy: what is the faint patch below his Belt, and how are new stars born there? And that’s just one Thread. Then come Perseus, Heracles, Persephone and many more myths, along with a universe of supernovae, black holes and exoplanets. EXPLORE YOUR WAY • Listen to the myth: every myth has audio narration. • Learn in plain words: texts, images, videos and 3D views. • Find it in the sky: continue in a stargazing app or in Stellarium Web to see where what you read about is. • See the unexpected: curious facts that spark new questions. • Play quizzes: they reinforce what you learned and make you think. FOR EVERY CURIOUS MIND You don’t need to know any astronomy. Explore on your own, share it with your family, bring it to your classroom or astronomy club. The app supports screen readers. The texts are based on mythological and astronomical sources, and selected facts have been checked against NASA material. New myths, constellations and astronomy topics are added regularly. FREE, WITH NO ADS All content is free. If you like, you can support development from within the app; support doesn’t unlock any extra content. …and who knows… by the end, you might discover that the real universe is even more “mythical” than the myths themselves.

Embark on an immersive journey through the solar system! Solar Explorer brings the solar system to life with a stunning 3D simulation based on real astronomical data, featuring 60+ celestial bodies and spacecraft. Experience the grandeur and mysteries of the universe in the palm of your hand. Key Features • Realistic Simulation – Explore the orbits of celestial bodies and spacecraft, along with the rotation of planets and moons, in an immersive 3D simulation. • Close-Up View – Observe surfaces and rotation up close, follow moons around their parent planets, and examine detailed 3D spacecraft models. • Size Comparison – Compare the Sun, planets, dwarf planets, and major moons side by side at true scale to appreciate the differences in size between celestial bodies. • Landing View – View a realistic starry sky and the Milky Way from selected surface locations on different celestial bodies. • Time Acceleration – Speed up time or run it backward to explore how celestial bodies and spacecraft move. • Mission Replay – Replay selected space missions with trajectory overviews and close-ups of key events. • Surface Features – Zoom in to discover surface features and place names on the Moon, Mars, and other celestial bodies. Professional-Grade Experience • Planet, moon, and spacecraft positions are calculated using astronomical data and celestial mechanics, with information panel data updated to match the simulation time. • Inspect high-resolution surface textures up close and discover the varied landscapes of planets and moons. • Examine detailed 3D spacecraft models, including all five probes that have traveled beyond Neptune’s orbit, and track their speed and distance from Earth as simulation time changes. • Discover historic landing sites on the Moon, Mars, Venus, and other worlds, with details about landers and surface features. • Landing view uses celestial mechanics and viewing geometry to recreate the local sky and celestial motion, reflecting effects such as the Moon’s tidal locking and Venus’s retrograde rotation. • The Earth-Moon view extends to the Sun-Earth Lagrange points L1 and L2, with orbital paths for space telescopes such as JWST, Roman, and Euclid. • Enjoy detailed planetary rings, the Sun’s corona and glow, and sweeping views of the asteroid belt and Kuiper belt, along with shadows and transits. Intuitive Controls • Tap a celestial body or its name label to enter close-up view, or browse celestial bodies and spacecraft in the catalog. • Drag with one finger to rotate the view, and pinch with two fingers to zoom. • In close-up view, use the location picker to choose a target landing site. On Earth, you can also use your current location. • Adjust the speed and direction of time in orbit view, close-up view, and landing view to observe rotation and orbital motion. Whether you’re an astronomy enthusiast, an educator, or a curious explorer, Solar Explorer opens a gateway to the mysteries of the universe. Download now and begin your space adventure!