SkyGazer 4

SkyGazer 4 is the educational version of Voyager 4. It an exciting introduction to the fascinating world of astronomy. While Voyager 4 appeals to users with a background in astronomy, SkyGazer 4 is designed for the novice. It is intended for the casual stargazer and the classroom teacher, and is available for both Mac and Windows computers. It is the ideal companion for anyone first exploring the wonders of the night sky and a celestial adventure for all ages.

SkyGazer 4 creates the night sky on your computer screen complete with planets, galaxies, and even shooting stars. Learn the names of the bright stars and watch the changing positions of the planets. Experience the seasonal cycle of the constellations and learn the mythology of these star groups. Find the prominent nebulae and galaxies that you can observe through a small telescope from your own backyard. Enjoy the spectacle of a meteor shower seen against the background of the Milky Way.

System Requirements

The Mac OS X version of SkyGazer has the following computer system requirements:

• PowerPC or Intel processor, 500 MHz or faster; 1 GHz or faster reccommended
• Mac OS X 10.3 or higher
• 256 MB RAM minimum; 512 MB reccommended
• 120 MB of hard disk space
• 1024 x 768 screen resolution with 32-bit color
• CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive

The Windows version of SkyGazer has the following computer system requirements:

• Intel Pentium or compatible 500 MHz or faster processor; 1 GHz or faster reccommended
• Windows 2000, XP, or Vista
• Adobe Reader; required to view on-line user guide in PDF format
• 256 MB RAM minimum; 512 MB reccommended
• 120 MB of hard disk space
• 1024 x 768 screen resolution with 32-bit color
• CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive

Major Features of SkyGazer

The following features are all available in SkyGazer 4. For a detailed feature comparison of SkyGazer 4 versus our "advanced" astronomy software package, Voyager 4, click here.

• Shipped on a single CD-ROM containing both Mac OS X and Windows versions.
• Also available by internet download.
• Views the sky from any place on Earth or in the Solar System, over a timespan of ten thousand of years from the present.
• Displays over 300,000 stars; and over 2200 star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies.
• Shows hundreds of colorful deep sky object images generated from the 2nd-generation digitized sky survey.
• Solar system database includes all eight major planets and their moons, plus nearly 6000 asteroids, 350 comets, and 600 spacecraft.
• Displays realistic, close-up 3D views of the planets using NASA spacecraft imagery.
• Uses interactive animations to demonstrate basic astronomical concepts like eclipses, the seasons, precession, and the motions of the planets.
• Contains a colorful illustrated guide to astronomical topics such as time, coordinates, the solar system, the stars, and the constellations.
• Prints impressive color sky charts that you can use to find your way around the sky with binoculars or a small telescope - or just your eyeballs!

Pricing

Carina Software is offering SkyGazer 4 at a special introductory price of $49.95 plus shipping and handling. Discount upgrade and educational pricing may be available. For a complete product price list, go to our Sales web page.