SkyORB 2021 Astronomy 2021.12.10

Free Download SkyORB 2021 Astronomy full version standalone offline installer for macOS. It takes you on a tour of the solar system or the galaxy.

Overview of SkyORB 2021 Astronomy for macOS

This is more than a simple star map. It is a collection of 7 tools, including a 3D star map, 3D planetarium, ephemeris, search engine, sun clock, point to the sky, weather, and more. This is the 3D astronomy App for Mac. This program charts the stars, planets, and other celestial objects such as comets and asteroids and lets you navigate through space.

It features a 3D interface, a search engine, an extensive catalog of stars (Hyparcos), deep objects (NGC/IC 2000), planets, and current satellite (including current launch missions) (MPC), and let you choose to see the actual sky from any point on Earth.

Features of SkyORB 2021 Astronomy for macOS

• Allows you to fine-tune your observation location from the database by entering longitude and latitude or automatically with Location Services
• Calendar of astronomy events and astronomy news
• Information like sunset and sunrise are computed, as well as moonrise and moonset and complete/new moon dates, and an automatically generated calendar of upcoming astronomy events
• 3D planetarium with planets and satellites and three different views with 3D objects with different levels of details using photo-realistic textures and visuals
• 3D animation of the solar system in real-time or fast-forward, with facts for each planet
• 3D sky map with real-time precession with planets, stars, constellations, deep objects, comets, satellites,
• You can update comets and satellites trajectories among six different databases, including IAU Minor Planet Center
• Displays the world map sun clock with the rise and set
• A multi-touch trackpad (on some devices) with a pinching-to-zoom gesture is supported for zoom-in and out
• Universal search engine
• Weather retrieval based on location
• macOS features like push notifications with important astronomy news, today widget: notifications from astronomy news found in the press, and personalized astronomy events and observations available near you
• You can use the personal location to improve the rendering of the start chart.

Technical Details and System Requirements

• macOS 10.14 or later
• Apple Silicon or Intel Core processor

FAQ

Q: How to reset the time shift in the app?
A: If you use a phone, you can quickly shake the phone, it will vibrate, and the time shift will be reset to the expected date

Q: How to force in English?
A: Only on iPhone can you change this setting from the System Settings, SkyORB

Q: How to change the location on Mac or Windows?
A: You can use the location automatically, but if it is not accurate, uncheck the 'automatic location and click on the colored longitude and latitude values

Q: What is the value display on the Apple Watch complication?
A: The value is the equation of time. Found on some watches, this shows the difference between "true" solar time (that of Nature) and "mean" solar time (that of Man). This rare and poetic complication is usually combined with other astronomical indications. See this article

Q: How to reset the time shift in the app?
A: Timeshift allows you to go back or forth in time. If you use a phone, you can quickly shake it, it will vibrate, and the time shift will be reset to the standard date. Else press the 'Now' button again when you are in the time-shift

Q: How to search with the Apple Watch
A: Open the app from the Apple Watch and hold press, then you can speak out the word like Where is the Moon, Where is Mars, etc