If you are looking to augment your child’s science curriculum… or simply want to see the stars in the sky and haven’t felt fresh air on your face for days due to the prolonged hospitality of ‘Club Med’, this app is amazing! I purchased it for my teenager, who is very much into science, and then couldn’t put it down myself.
As long as Location Services is active for the app, when it’s turned on you will see a gorgeous view of the sky above your area in real time (or anywhere else, for that matter, if you ask it to); stars, constellations, satellites, planets and the like, in stunning color and quality. There are also daily photos and other interesting features.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/star-walk-for-ipad-interactive/id363486802?mt=8
A fun companion app for a child who enjoys science and space is another produced by the same company: Solar Walk- 3D Solar System Model.
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#1HeatherFebruary 18, 2012, 7:21 pm
I love this one!!! Apple showed us some examples in the “ipad in the classroom” seminar I went to….it wowed!!! My kids love it.
#2peterFebruary 18, 2012, 11:44 pm
that is a good site Harriett. It give regular updates too. Sometimes it is hard to get it to be the right compass but it at least tells you whats up there, even in the day light. The “space sounds” are definitely cool for me and especially the twinkle sound it makes when changing menus. The daily photos are truly amazing, especially if you click on the “i” for information and read how incredible the galaxy and galaxies are.
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