Solar Walk 2 – Spacecraft 3D 4+
The Universe & Planet System
Vito Technology Inc.
Designed for iPad
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- $4.99
- Offers In-App Purchases
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Description
Solar Walk 2 is a powerful tool for exploring our Solar system. The app takes you on a fascinating trip through the vast realms of space and introduces an amazing Solar system model with beautiful 3D representations of the Sun, the Moon, planets, satellites, planetary atmospheres and other space objects in the smallest details.
Being a new way to view the Solar system and explore the most outstanding space missions, Solar Walk 2 stands out among other astronomy applications with its stunning visuals, graphics and attractive interface.
*** Best of 2016 ***
"A must-have for solar system enthusiasts." - Star Mapping
"The application is entertaining and useful as an astronomy educational tool." - MyMac
"A great way for users of any age to learn more about astronomy." - AppAdvice
"A peerless educational tool in astronomy boasting dazzling 3D visuals of solar flares, planetary atmospheres, auroras, and asteroid belts to deliver a unique space experience with unprecedented authenticity." - Appolicious
Main features:
● 3D model of our Solar system
● Interactive space encyclopedia
● Astronomy calendar with various celestial events
● Travel in time and space
● Space missions and the history of space exploration
● Fantastic 3D models of spacecraft
● 360 degree images - panoramic photos of our Solar system
● "What's new" section with the latest news from the world of space and astronomy
► With Solar Walk 2 you will be able to see highly-elaborated and realistic 3D models of spacecraft, satellites and interplanetary stations in real action. You will see where they started, track the real trajectory of their flight path, watch gravitational maneuvers, view real pictures made during the missions.
► Enjoy observing fascinating 3D representations of Solar system objects and various deep space objects. The list is growing! We’re eager to add new dwarf planets, missions and more facts about space! All celestial bodies are represented in their correct positions in real time and provided with the detailed information.
► Astronomy calendar of Solar Walk 2 includes various astronomical events and events related to space exploration (the launching of satellites, the first landing on the moon, etc). Choose any date and time and travel in time observing the most interesting celestial events of different periods.
► Wonderful panoramic photos of space objects. Fascinated by the beauty of the Solar system, want to capture celestial objects in their glory? You can select any object, make a panoramic photo and share it on Facebook. Share the beauty of our universe with your friends.
► Be aware of the latest news from the world of space and astronomy with Solar Walk 2. The app's "What's new" section will inform you about the most outstanding celestial events in time. You won't miss the latest astronomy news.
Solar Walk 2 is an excellent educational tool perfect for both adults and children who are interested in astronomy and space exploration.
How is it different from Solar Walk?
Solar Walk 2 has all-new graphics, interface and updated planetary textures. Your exploration of the Solar system in Solar Walk 2 is guided by a carefully handpicked calendar, a collection of simulations of celestial events with stunning visuals. You can still fly around the Solar system and explore it on your own, like in Solar Walk 1, but now you have a comprehensive tour guide at your disposal.
The app contains In-App Purchases (Premium access).
Premium access allows you to enjoy space missions, satellites, celestial events, asteroids, dwarf planets and comets.
Unlock Premium access to the history of space exploration and man-made spacecraft. Travel with Voyager 1, see how gravity assists helped Cassini get to the outer edges of the Solar system, and explore Hubble as if you were right next to it.
Note: Solar Walk users with the app installed on device get unlimited access at a discount.
Start exploring the Universe with Solar Walk 2!
What’s New
Version 1.6.7
+ Bug fixes and various app enhancements.
If you enjoy using Solar Walk 2, a review on the App Store would be greatly appreciated. Have problems, questions, or suggestions? Feel free to reach us at support@vitotechnology.com.
Ratings and Reviews
Very interesting and beautiful
I loved the original version. Kind of sad that the current trend is to release new versions -- rather than more utility or better looks for existing revisions. Often this strategy leaves users thinking the practice is simply a grab for $$, a means to increase revenue for software publishers--and it probably is just that. Having made that comment, I admit that I like this '2' version of Solar Walk though I haven't yet explored it in any depth yet...
Developer Response ,
Thank you very much for taking the time to write a review. We are really glad you like Solar Walk 2. Solar Walk and Solar Walk 2 have much in common, nevertheless, each app has its own advantages. A lot of users enjoy using both the first and the second versions of the app.
Good, and frustratingly close to great
Solar Walk 2 is the best simulation of and reference to the positions of the objects in our solar system that I've been able to find on the App Store. Unfortunately, some of the navigation features really hobble what would otherwise be a near-perfect experience.
For example, let’s say you wanted to observe Voyager 2’s closest approach to Neptune, to see how it altered the probe’s trajectory and brought it into position to capture images of the previously unknown geysers on the surface of Neptune’s largest moon, Triton. You can search for Voyager 2, and in the calendar section of its information select the Neptune Fly-by and choose View. From this point in time, you want to rewind to see the closest approach, but the fastest you can rewind in close-up is too slow to get to the approach in a reasonable amount of time. Worse, if you zoom out too far by accident (in an attempt to view both Neptune and Voyager 2 in their entirety), suddenly the app switches to a much larger time scale, and Voyager 2 zips all the way back to Earth in an instant, forcing you to start over.
I think the two time scales need to be unified, and the app needs to allow you to zoom further out while in the object scale, and further in while in the solar system scale.
Developer Response ,
Thank you for being our user and for sharing your experience with us. Your comments are highly appreciated and will be taken into consideration for further improvements of the application. Have a nice day!
Not cool
You can get this for free but have to pay to see satellite. I got this for 4 dollars hoping to get the spacecraft but I got on and nothing was different and it cost money to see the satellites
Developer Response ,
Thank you for your download and rating. Some content in the app can be purchased separately, if necessary. In the app description we say that Solar Walk 2 offers in-app purchases.
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Information
- Seller
- Vito Technology Inc.
- Size
- 841.5 MB
- Category
- Education
- Compatibility
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- iPhone
- Requires iOS 12.0 or later.
- iPad
- Requires iPadOS 12.0 or later.
- iPod touch
- Requires iOS 12.0 or later.
- Mac
- Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
- Apple TV
- Requires tvOS 9.0 or later.
- Apple Vision
- Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- Languages
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English, Dutch, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Traditional Chinese
- Age Rating
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2024 Vito Technology, Inc.
- Price
- $4.99
- In-App Purchases
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- Access for Solar Walk users $7.99
- Space Exploration Encyclopedia $14.99
- Premium Access: Special Offer $4.99
- Premium Access for a month $1.99
- Premium Access for 3 months $2.99
- Premium Access for a year $9.99
- Premium Access for 6 months $4.99
Supports
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Family Sharing
Some in‑app purchases, including subscriptions, may be shareable with your family group when Family Sharing is enabled.