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SkyORB 2020 Astronomy Lite free download for Mac

SkyORB 2020 Astronomy Lite

Version 2021.12.5

3D planetarium featuring star-gazing and ephemeris.

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SkyORB 2020 Astronomy Lite overview

SkyORB 2020 Astronomy Lite takes you on a tour of the solar system or the galaxy in this new version. Click "More" to learn why you should download this App today!

This astronomy program charts the stars, planets, and other celestial objects such as comets and asteroids and lets you navigate through space.

SkyORB features a 3D interface, a search engine, a large catalog of stars (Hyparcos), deep objects (NGC/IC 2000) planets, current satellite (including current launch missions) (MPC) and let you choose see the actual sky from any point on Earth.

This new version includes a redesigned user interface, easier to use with its tool tips, help documentation, access to Facebook community,

Key features:
  • Allows you to fine tune your observation location from the database of by entering longitude and latitude or automatically with Location Services,
  • Allows to go back and forth in time with precision using PLAN404 series (accurate from 3000 B.C. to 3000 A.D)
  • Information like sunset and sunrise are computed as well as moonrise and moonset and full / new moon dates and automatically generated calendar of upcoming astronomy events.
  • 3D planetarium with planets and satellites and 3 different views with 3D objects with different level of details using photo realistic textures and visuals.
  • 3D animation of the solar system in real-time or fast forward, with actual facts for each planets.
  • 3D sky map with real-time precession with planets, stars, constellations, deep objects, comets and satellites,
  • Comets and satellites trajectories which can be updated among 6 different databases including IAU Minor Planet Center.
  • Displays the world map sun clock with rise and set.
  • Multi-touch trackpad (on some devices) with pinching-to-zoom gesture is supported for zoom-in and out.
  • Jovian events with time of transit, eclipses and more
  • Universal search engine.
  • Weather retrieval base from location.
  • Notifications center support.
  • Retina display support.
  • In-App purchase for upgrading to the Premium version.
  • More views unlocked, including ability to hide user interface in planetarium and local view modes,
  • Displays more information on moon phases, and more.
  • Allows to zoom closer
  • More complete search engine,
  • Improves notifications.
  • And many more other features !
Important information regarding SkyORB

This app officially supported on the following Macs. To check your Mac model and when it was released, select About This Mac from the Apple menu on your menu bar.

  • MacBook Pro (mid 2012 and newer)
  • MacBook Air (mid 2012 and newer)
  • MacBook (early 2015 and later)
  • iMac (2014 or newer)
  • iMac Pro (2017 or newer)
  • Mac Pro (late 2013 or newer, or mid 2010 and mid 2012 models with Metal capable GPU)
  • Mac Mini (late 2012 or newer)

What’s new in version 2021.12.5

Updated on Feb 20 2022

  • Fix and improved french texts.
  • Fix light speed time calculation
  • Show GPU memory usage and improve support for system with less than 1GB of VRAM.
  • Changed the page when full version is unlocked.
  • Other bug fixes and improvements

Information

License

Free

Size

93.1 MB

Developer’s website

https://realtech-vr.com/skyorb/

Downloads

27488

App requirements

  • Intel 64
  • OS X 10.12 or later
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time2poppop
time2poppop
Sep 8 2020
2020.9.2
5.0
Sep 8 2020
5.0
Version: 2020.9.2
Excellent !
tonywnunn
tonywnunn
Jul 21 2020
2020.7.1
4.0
Jul 21 2020
4.0
Version: 2020.7.1
Very interesting. You need time to go through the app.
time2poppop
time2poppop
Jul 19 2020
2020.7.1
5.0
Jul 19 2020
5.0
Version: 2020.7.1
Excellant
rocknrik2016
rocknrik2016
Sep 30 2014
4.9.4
0.5
Sep 30 2014
0.5
Version: 4.9.4
says "FREE" in the software list but as you can see on this page it's actually $2.99
Beto-Boton
Beto-Boton
Jul 20 2014
4.9.1
0.5
Jul 20 2014
0.5
Version: 4.9.1
epheremis ? You mean ephemeris?
Rogueb
Rogueb
Dec 6 2013
4.6.1
0.5
Dec 6 2013
0.5
Version: 4.6.1
Major problems, such as outright crashes, failure to display "local view." "Old" search results, which display data about a star or planet etc., persist on display even after application is restarted, obscuring the star field. Zodiac signs creating same obstructive "haze." I have communicated this to developers and was assured those problems would be resolved in November release. However, the newest (paid version) has exactly the same problems, and is more unstable. Too bad, this was a promising application from an Astronomy entertainment point of view. This review holds for both the iPhone version of the application, as well as, the desktop / laptop variants. iPhone4 iOS 7.0.4 iMac 2013 running 10.9 MacBook Pro 2009 OS 10.9 All devices deemed by the developers to be compatible with latest Skyorb release.
Vagator
Vagator
Dec 22 2012
4.2.7
0.0
Dec 22 2012
0.0
Version: 4.2.7
Thanks for the link Negritude-as you say the application is certainly free.
Jazzyguy
Jazzyguy
Dec 22 2012
4.2.7
5.0
Dec 22 2012
5.0
Version: 4.2.7
Thank You Negritude for the tip! SkyOrb Free is a great app!
SickTeddyBear
SickTeddyBear
Jul 16 2012
4.1.1
0.0
Jul 16 2012
0.0
Version: 4.1.1
There is now a free lite version of the app: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/skyorb-3d-lite/id514168679?mt=12
Michaelthegeek
Michaelthegeek
Nov 17 2011
4.0.7
0.0
Nov 17 2011
0.0
Version: 4.0.7
Great App!!
Fairytale
Fairytale
Jan 31 2011
3.0.0
0.0
Jan 31 2011
0.0
Version: 3.0.0
@ Harristype - Oh really? Well, if this is the case, maybe you can provide an official downloadlink for this "free" app?
Fairytale
Fairytale
Jan 31 2011
3.0.0
0.0
Jan 31 2011
0.0
Version: 3.0.0
Sadly another free Software that nobody can download unless you bow and pray to the Apple-god. It's a very bad idea to force the users through this policy to search and download from filesharingsites. :-(
Alamak
Alamak
May 25 2010
2.0.5
0.0
May 25 2010
0.0
Version: 2.0.5
Tastes are different. To me, this interface is HORRIBLE (ever heared of the Apple Human Interface Guidelines?) and the application completely useless for me as a hobby astronomer.
Jazzyguy
Jazzyguy
Feb 23 2010
2.0.2
5.0
Feb 23 2010
5.0
Version: 2.0.2
Negritude: Thanks for the PPC version for 10.5!!! Now for the review. This app is great! It is easy to use and the GUI is great! Great Freeware!
Jonsi
Jonsi
Jan 11 2010
2.0.0
0.0
Jan 11 2010
0.0
Version: 2.0.0
How do you configure this babe?????
SickTeddyBear
SickTeddyBear
Jan 11 2010
2.0.0
0.0
Jan 11 2010
0.0
Version: 2.0.0
The old 1.8.2 version for Leopard (Universal) is available here: ftp://ftp2.realtech-vr.com/realtechv/pub/rt-skyorb08.dmg
Thus-spake-z
Thus-spake-z
Jan 10 2010
2.0.0
0.0
Jan 10 2010
0.0
Version: 2.0.0
For OS 6 only; doesn't seem to be available for OS 5. What a bummer!
Marthi
Marthi
Sep 7 2008
1.8.2
0.0
Sep 7 2008
0.0
Version: 1.8.2
Very kind developer! On two occasions, he corrected his app during less than a day. Recommended!
nostrodumbass
nostrodumbass
Feb 27 2008
1.8
0.0
Feb 27 2008
0.0
Version: 1.8
Just checked the realtech-VR forum. A post there says, "SkyORB 08 has been released (1.8.0). Note: It has been only tested for MacOSX 10.5 Intel and Windows XP and Vista (Geforce 8 on both)." So, I guess, it's not intended for OS 10.4. Nor PPC Macs either, perhaps?
nostrodumbass
nostrodumbass
Feb 27 2008
1.8
0.0
Feb 27 2008
0.0
Version: 1.8
Looks intriguing but crashes when trying to launch, here, every time. Crash log says, "EXC_BAD_ACCESS" "KERN_INVALID_ADDRESS"
time2poppop
time2poppop
Sep 8 2020
5.0
Sep 8 2020
5.0
Version: null
tonywnunn
tonywnunn
Jul 21 2020
4.0
Jul 21 2020
4.0
Version: null
Andrew8042
Andrew8042
Oct 6 2015
4.5
Oct 6 2015
4.5
Version: null
rocknrik2016
rocknrik2016
Sep 30 2014
0.5
Sep 30 2014
0.5
Version: null
Beto-Boton
Beto-Boton
Jul 20 2014
0.5
Jul 20 2014
0.5
Version: null
Rogueb
Rogueb
Dec 6 2013
0.5
Dec 6 2013
0.5
Version: null
sosufo07
sosufo07
Jan 8 2013
5.0
Jan 8 2013
5.0
Version: null
Jazzyguy
Jazzyguy
Feb 23 2010
5.0
Feb 23 2010
5.0
Version: null
Andys
Andys
Sep 5 2006
4.3
Sep 5 2006
4.3
Version: null
Pjaym59
Pjaym59
Jan 11 2030
2021.3.1
4.0
Jan 11 2030
4.0
Version: 2021.3.1
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