Star Walk is
available for $5 from the Apple App Store, is an
iPad app
that helps stargazers spot constellations and planets from where they
are standing. It makes discovering more than 9,000 stars, planets,
constellations, and messiers beautiful and easy using OpenGL ES 2.0 to
create stunning 3D graphics delivered at 30 fps.
Star Walk
uses the accelerometer, compass, and Core Location frameworks to
accurately determine orientation, bearing, and location to enable
viewing of the night sky as it appears from your location.
Hold the iPad up to the sky and see the stars in that position. Pan the
iPad across the sky and see the stars enter the iPad and display their
names and other information.
It seems like magic, it is hard to believe it is possible. The
aesthetics of this app are of the very highest caliber. It's a top notch
application that will impress and educate.
