Discover the Universe with SkyORB on your Mac! Explore the night skies, planets, stars, and more with this powerful planetarium app. SkyORB offers a range of features, from real-time 3D rendering of celestial bodies to comprehensive astronomy events notifications. Dive into a wealth of astronomical data and enjoy stunning visuals that bring the cosmos to life. Explore the Solar System, track planets, learn about constellations, and stay up to date with astronomical events. SkyORB is your portal to the cosmos, right on your Mac.
Key Features:
Real-time 3D rendering of planets, stars, and other celestial bodies.
Detailed information about planets, moons, comets, asteroids, and more.
Comprehensive astronomy events notifications, including planet oppositions and conjunctions.
Extensive database of stars and deep objects, now including Messier and NGC objects.
Monthly reports on planet visibility and deep object visibility.
Interactive sky chart with customizable rendering options.
Innovative 'point to sky' feature that identifies stars and planets based on your device's orientation.
Apple Watch integration for on-the-go astronomy.
4K HDR rendering for a stunning visual experience on high-resolution displays.
No subscriptions, no ads - a one-time purchase for a lifetime of cosmic exploration.
Begin your journey into the cosmos with SkyORB on macOS and explore the mysteries of the universe like never before. Get ready to embark on an astronomical adventure!
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Not a Professional, Finished App
sietec
I really would love to give this app 5 stars, but there are no instructions, the user interface feels like it was designed for touchscreen devices and nothing you click on does anything.Let me break down what I just said. First, the app feels unfinished because there is not a typical Mac app 'Settings' menu; instead you must enter it in the app, on a screen that’s hard to get to and where you must drag the interface with your mouse or trackpad DOWN and then drag UP or DOWN. Again, this is akin to an iPad or iPhone app. Simply scrolling (2 fingers swiping on the trackpad vertically or using a scroll wheel on a mouse) doesn’t work. You must hold down the trackpad or left mouse button to drag the UI into view. Secondly, each time you change an option in the inbuilt settings menu, it takes you back (immediately) to the previous page where, if you want to make further changes, you must re-enter the settings menu. Third, the HELP menu (on the top of the screen next to the apple logo˘":[]=
SkyORB ∞ 1.5 introduces redesigned sky and orbit charts.
Curved labels now follow stereographic and gnomonic projections, constellation and object names are easier to read, and smarter placement reduces overlapping labels.
The 2D orbit view now supports panning, automatic framing, and a wider zoom range. Satellite and comet trails have also been improved for a clearer view of their paths.
This update also includes:
• Faster loading
• Improved 3D Moon and planet rendering
• Additional fixes and performance improvements
Version 1.5.0
The developer, Stephane Denis, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
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The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
Location
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