Requirements: 4.0.3+
Description:
The all-new Solar Walk 2 is a powerful educational tool at the edge of graphic technology. Solar Walk 2 offers an interactive encyclopedia of the solar system seen as never before. Based on real physics and latest photographic data, Solar Walk 2 comes to life with stunning visual effects of planetary atmospheres, solar flares, auroras and asteroid belts to give the space depth and feel that hadn’t yet been possible on a mobile device.
NEW IN SOLAR WALK 2
The Physics
Planets move just as they do in real life. You can view a solar eclipse from space as a shadow crossing the Earth and see exactly what regions it covers at what times for each and every eclipse of the covered range.
The Sounds
Solar Walk 2 can be enjoyed using with sounds, put on the headphones and dive into the outer Space moving from one planet to another, get acquainted with the missions exploring the other worlds.
The Textures
We collected the highest resolution textures available to human race to date and integrated them beautifully, specifically for retina displays. Photos acquired during the latest mission to Pluto are already in the app, making it the most fresh and up-to-date space simulator.
The Calendar
The life of the solar system is presented as a series of events: celestial (solar eclipses, conjunctions, etc.) and man-made missions. The user can experience the progress of space exploration and see how the planets moved at the time and how they are going to move in the near future.
The Missions
You will see Sputnik fly over the Earth, martian rovers moving on the red planet and ExoMars upcoming orbital insertion. Every notable event of every mission is in the calendar for you to explore, including the latest discoveries from New Horizons of Pluto and Curiosity on Mars. OSIRIS-REx mission will be also added right after its launch.
The Data
More than two thousand of the brightest stars, 21 asteroids, 10 comets, 8 planets and more are in their correct relative positions for any given date and time. And the list is growing! We’re eager to add new dwarf planets, missions and more!
Detailed information on planets and objects of the solar system, 3D models of spacecrafts and the calendar of astronomical events are available with In-App Purchases.
How is it different from Solar Walk 1?
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 hand picked 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.
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Premium access
Unlock Premium access to history of human space exploration and man-made spacecrafts. 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.
★ 100+ spectacular 3D models of important space missions and satellites
★ Objects of the extended solar system: dwarf planets, asteroids, and comets
★ History of space exploration in Calendar
★ Content updates as new missions are launched
Note: Solar Walk™1 users with the app installed on device get unlimited access at 50% off.
