StarStrider is a software Planetarium, a virtual space-ship, an advanced 3-dimensional star chart, a solar system simulator, and more... It is both fun and educative, it is Pure beauty and it is scientifically accurate at the same time. It is our Hope that it will not only give you a glimpse at the wonders of the universe but also that it will inspire you with some of the awe that we feel for the universe.
Here are found no more than a few samples of what you'll be able to see in StarStrider!
Six star rendering modes
Contains the full Hipparcos database of 118 218 stars - plus optional database of 2 million more stars - in true 3D!
Several star rendering modes: From simple points to Saturated Gauss bells with diffraction crosses.
Visible extent when you get close enough to a star.
Optional visual effects such as lens flares and camera burn-out.
View a large selection of galaxies, star clusters and nebulae drawn from a variety of catalogues.