Name: Celestia
Platform: Windows, Macintosh, Linux
Download Link: www.shatters.net/celestia
Description:
Celestia is a space simulation that lets users explore outer-space in 3D. The program is setup to make the user feel like they are piloting a real starship. Students can a trip in our solar system or out to over 100,000 stars and other galaxies. Celestia has a 'point-and-goto' user interface that makes simple navigation through the heavens. Celestia includes stars, galaxies, planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and spacecraft. There are over 15 gigabytes of add-ons available at its website.
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Celestia Overview (8:53)