Redshift 4 by Cinegram Media

Description

RedShift 4 offers a presentation of our universe, created by experts and filled with scientifically accurate information. Penetrate millions of light years into space, plot out the constellations, analyze dramatic cosmic events, and print accurate star maps. RedShift 4 has been designed for both novices and professionals. The easy-to-learn and user-friendly interface helps beginners navigate around the heavens. The advanced astronomer can rely on accurate and in-depth information from comprehensive catalogs, including the new Tycho-2 Catalog, the Hubble Space Telescope Guide Star Catalog, and the General Catalog of Variable Stars.

Features include the following:

• Multiple windows allow simultaneous views of events from multiple locations. For example, you can watch an eclipse from the earth, moon, and sun all at the same time.
• RedShift's real-time celestial mechanics engine plots the positions of over 18,000,000 stars, allowing you to see the universe at any point from 4713 B.C. to A.D. 9999.
• The movie recorder feature lets you create videos of your own journeys through space and time.
• Plan the best time for observations with the Sky Diary and Visibility reports.
• Integrated multimedia Story of the Universe.
• Over 80,000 other objects, including 7,000 deep sky objects, such as star clusters, nebulae, and non-optical sources.
• A comprehensive and newly updated Dictionary of Astronomy.
• A direct connection to the RedShift Web site for downloading new discoveries, upgrades, and tech support.

Platforms

Windows NT, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows 95