Starry Night Complete Space & Astronomy Pack

by Imaginova

Product Features

• Ideal introduction to astronomy
• Easy-to-use, point-and-click interface
• 50 interactive guided tours of the night sky
• Over an hour-and-a-half of original movies about space
• Bonus 192-page illustrated book included

Product Details

Product Manual [894kb PDF]

• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000227SUG
• Item model number: CPACK-50-C1U
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 13, 2004
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,960 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
  • #10 in Software > Education & Reference > Science
  • #11 in Software > Children's Software > Science & Nature
  • #79 in Software > Children's Software > Activities

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

If you're new to astronomy, or if you're looking for the perfect gift for someone who is just getting started, then you'll want to take advantage of this great offer.

From a trusted name in astronomy software, Starry Night Complete Space & Astronomy Pack Deluxe Edition is a revolutionary fusion of the world's most realistic desktop planetarium software with a new, easy-to-use, point-and-click interface and 50 interactive guided tours of the night sky.

Starry Night Complete Space & Astronomy Pack Deluxe Edition provides an ideal introduction to astronomy with:

• Two CD-ROMs of Starry Night software with 50 interactive, guided tours to get you started exploring the solar system
• Deep Space Explorer CD-ROM to take you beyond the Milky Way to the outer reaches of space
• SkyTheater DVD, over an hour-and-a-half of original movies about space
• Starry Night Companion, a bonus 192-page illustrated book

The Starry Night astronomy software allows you to:

Features:

• View a realistic depiction of the night sky from anywhere on Earth or the solar system
• Find your way around the sky easily with 50 interactive, guided tours, including:
  • Seasonal tours of the stars and constellations
  • The solar system
  • Top ten brightest stars
  • Top twenty star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies
  • Best of show from the Hubble space telescope
• Blast off to visit any planet in the solar system, its moons or the Milky Way
• Learn to easily identify and locate planets, stars, and constellations
• Explore 1,000,000 stars from the Hipparcos and Tycho-2 3D star catalogs and 28,000 galaxies from the Starry Night-exclusive Tully database
• Astound your friends with thousands of fun space facts
• Save or export color images to create your own space art
• Print handy star charts for your next adventure under the stars
• Automatic updates keep Starry Night software current with new discoveries and orbital data of comets, asteroids, and satellites
• And much more!

The New York Times calls Starry Night "a beautifully constructed desktop planetarium that is easy to learn."

Deep Space Explorer software expands your knowledge of astronomy and the universe as it enables you to:

• Fly your own starship through the known universe
• Discover the deep reaches of space outside the Milky Way
• Travel anywhere within 700 million light years of Earth
• Visit any of 28,000 galaxies from the Starry Night-exclusive Tully database
• Watch more than an hour of multimedia about the origins of the universe, black holes, supernovas, and a dozen other topics

With SkyTheater DVD, your TV becomes a spaceship on a voyage through our solar system. Take off on an awe-inspiring tour of its mysteries in this 104-minute DVD exclusive.

The Starry Night Companion bonus book provides:

• An overview of the basics of astronomy
• Hints and tips on sky watching
• Advice on how to buy telescopes and binoculars
• A helpful glossary of astronomical terms

Product Description

Starry Night Complete Space & Astronomy Pack is an incredible introduction to the world of astronomy. Find your way around the sky, as you tour the stars and constellations. See the universe through the Hubble Space Telescope, watch the sunset from the surface of Mars and hitch a ride on a comet -- all this and more is right at your fingertips. Bonus Book for easy-to-understand introduction to astronomy PC Requirements - Windows XP Mac Requirements - OS X 10.3 or higher

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Way to Learn About The Universe for Adults and Children, October 18, 2004

By 

Robert J. Adelman - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Starry Night Complete Space & Astronomy Pack (CD-ROM)

What can I say except - The Best!

I bought this for myself as a reintroduction to an old hobby. The package surpassed all other programs I'd ever seen. It was intuitive, informative and included material I'd never seen before. Needless to say, I'm considering buying a telescope now!

The depth of information on deep sky objects was my favorite feature. However, when my 5th grader got his hands on Starry Night, I couldn't get him to go to bed for a week straight.

The best software out there for all users.

Highly recommended!

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, Fun, Easy to Use, August 9, 2004

By 

Downwiththeho (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Starry Night Complete Space & Astronomy Pack (CD-ROM)

This is a great product. Super easy to use, friendly interface, and rich, detailed information presented in a fun way.

As one with only a recent interest in astronomy, the product has been completely informative and advanced my knowledge greatly. I particularly like the guided tours which patiently explain all the constellations and nebulaes. A big favorite with my 8 year old is the 'spaceship', where you can travel the solar system and explore.

I liked this so much that I bought a copy for my brother, who has been interested in astronomy for several years. He gives the program high marks as well, despite being much more advanced in the hobby than me.

Overall, this is an excellent product.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Looking for something good for my kids..., January 5, 2005

By 

Nikki (NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Starry Night Complete Space & Astronomy Pack (CD-ROM)

I am constantly on the lookout for science software that's fun for my kids. When I saw that Children's Software Revue gave Starry Night Complete Space & Astronomy Pack 4.5 stars out of five and called it "the ideal package for either novice or expert astronomers who want to know a bit more about their backyard view of the universe," it was a must-buy for my household. My kids LOVE this program. They are on the computer all the time now looking at the planets and the sun or doing one of the guided tours. I totally recommend this!