WorldWide Telescope

Madam Broshkina · 05-13-2008, 05:41 PM

For astronomy buffs:

http://www.worldwidetelescope.org

By Associated Press
SEATTLE (AP) - Microsoft Corp. launched its WorldWide Telescope late Monday, bringing the free Web-based program for zooming around the universe to a broad audience.

WorldWide Telescope, developed by Microsoft's research arm, knits together images from the Hubble Space Telescope, the Chandra X-Ray Observatory Center, the Sloan Digital Sky Survey and others.

Computer users can browse through the galaxy on their own or take guided tours of different outer-space destinations developed by astronomers and academics.

The site lets users choose from a number of different telescopes and switch between different light wavelengths.

"The WorldWide Telescope is a powerful tool for science and education that makes it possible for everyone to explore the universe," said Bill Gates, Microsoft's chairman, in a statement.

Patricia · 05-13-2008, 05:54 PM

Thanks, Madam B. This looks interesting.

Ervserver · 05-13-2008, 07:01 PM

I installed the software today, not messed with it much yet though

zelda_pinwheel · 05-13-2008, 07:03 PM

wow, looks fascinating !

(pfff, like i get any work done as it is...)

Donnageddon · 05-15-2008, 03:51 PM

Installed it last night. Only had time for a few minutes of the tutorial tour, but it looks like a great program.

astra · 05-16-2008, 04:48 AM

Sent a copy to my brother who is fan of Astronomy. (I used to be...but don't have time for it anymore).
Ta!

pshrynk · 05-16-2008, 09:20 AM

An equally fascinating site is:http://neo.jpl.nasa.gov/orbits/ which is a graphic of near Earth orbits, and cometary bodies. You can look for the object in the sky that will bring about the next Mass Extinction.

acemccloudxx · 05-16-2008, 09:52 AM

Google Earth has a similar feature. I work here:

http://www.stsci.edu/

and I know people that have worked on both projects.

I think that the real legacy of the Hubble Space Telescope is not the advancements in astronomy and physics that it has made possible but in the rebirth of wonder and curiosity that has helped to bring about. A society can achieve nothing larger than its wildest dreams.

[edit - fix typo]

05-13-2008, 05:41 PM	#1
Madam Broshkina Manic Do Fuse Posts: 2,312 Karma: 3325462 Join Date: Oct 2006 Device: Sony 500, 505, 350, Kindle 3, DXG, nook, Irex DR800SG, iPad	WorldWide Telescope For astronomy buffs: http://www.worldwidetelescope.org By Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) - Microsoft Corp. launched its WorldWide Telescope late Monday, bringing the free Web-based program for zooming around the universe to a broad audience. WorldWide Telescope, developed by Microsoft's research arm, knits together images from the Hubble Space Telescope, the Chandra X-Ray Observatory Center, the Sloan Digital Sky Survey and others. Computer users can browse through the galaxy on their own or take guided tours of different outer-space destinations developed by astronomers and academics. The site lets users choose from a number of different telescopes and switch between different light wavelengths. "The WorldWide Telescope is a powerful tool for science and education that makes it possible for everyone to explore the universe," said Bill Gates, Microsoft's chairman, in a statement.

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05-13-2008, 05:54 PM	#2
Patricia Reader Posts: 11,504 Karma: 8720163 Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Wales, UK Device: Sony PRS-500, PRS-505, Asus EEEpc 4G	Thanks, Madam B. This looks interesting.

05-13-2008, 07:01 PM	#3
Ervserver Wizard Posts: 2,624 Karma: 1008294 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Iowa, USA Device: Nook Simple Touch	I installed the software today, not messed with it much yet though

05-13-2008, 07:03 PM	#4
zelda_pinwheel zeldinha zippy zeldissima Posts: 27,827 Karma: 921169 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Paris, France Device: eb1150 & is that a nook in her pocket, or she just happy to see you?	wow, looks fascinating ! (pfff, like i get any work done as it is...)

05-15-2008, 03:51 PM	#5
Donnageddon Now you lishen here... Posts: 2,494 Karma: 479498 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Seattle-ish Device: Sony PRS-650. Kobo Touch, Kindle Fire	Installed it last night. Only had time for a few minutes of the tutorial tour, but it looks like a great program.

05-16-2008, 04:48 AM	#6
astra The Introvert Posts: 8,307 Karma: 1000077497 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: United Kingdom Device: Sony Reader PRS-650 & 505 & 500	Sent a copy to my brother who is fan of Astronomy. (I used to be...but don't have time for it anymore). Ta!

05-16-2008, 09:20 AM	#7
pshrynk Beepbeep n beebeep, yeah! Posts: 11,726 Karma: 8255450 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: La Crosse, Wisconsin, aka America's IceBox Device: iThingie, KmkII, I miss Zelda!	An equally fascinating site is:http://neo.jpl.nasa.gov/orbits/ which is a graphic of near Earth orbits, and cometary bodies. You can look for the object in the sky that will bring about the next Mass Extinction.

05-16-2008, 09:52 AM	#8
acemccloudxx Java Master Posts: 49 Karma: 169 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Maryland Device: PRS-505	Google Earth has a similar feature. I work here: http://www.stsci.edu/ and I know people that have worked on both projects. I think that the real legacy of the Hubble Space Telescope is not the advancements in astronomy and physics that it has made possible but in the rebirth of wonder and curiosity that has helped to bring about. A society can achieve nothing larger than its wildest dreams. [edit - fix typo]

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