CosmAtlas 1.1

CosmAtlas is a sophisticated Milky Way simulator designed for iPhone and iPad devices. Utilizing real physics, it accurately computes the position of every celestial body from the year 0 to the year 9999.

This educational application allows users to explore vast astronomical distances within our universe. You can journey to the major planets and satellites, observe the sky from their vantage points, and access informative content.

Main Features

• Over 400 Solar System bodies, such as:
• • The 8 major planets
  • 177 natural satellites of the Solar System
  • 295 comets (including Halley's Comet)
  • 11 dwarf planets (including Pluto)
  • 3 major asteroid groups: Asteroid Belt, Kuiper Belt, Oort Cloud
• 1449 nearby bright stars
• The 88 modern constellations
• Realistic celestial mechanics determining object positions over time
• View the sky from the surface of major planets/dwarf planets, the sun, and significant satellites
• Approximate terrains on some terrestrial planets and satellites when viewed from their surfaces
• Authentic atmospheric effects, including accurate twilight colors

Languages

• Six languages available for broader educational accessibility:
• • English
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese
  • Italian
  • French
  • German