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Carl Urban Mexico — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 02:22:53 GMT

I hope this technology boosts our actions on space traveling and exploration.
We shouldn't fight over a few square miles when there is a universe out there.

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Craig Emigh NJ — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:03:11 GMT

Bene narratus, Carl

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Tim Hutcheson — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:24:54 GMT

Would love to see the WWT have a mode that links with the current attitude of the SST to provide view of the universe from the various windows. And perhaps a mode that links with the Hubble to provide a current view of what the Hubble is being pointed at.

I think that would be very entertaining, especially if it could push quasi-real-time updates.

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Archon, Seattle, WA — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 20:42:09 GMT

Are there websites that allow similar abilities without having to download and install something? My home computer has tiny storage but can surf just fine; while my company does a lot of Federal work so IT security is *very* robust and blocks/disables many things.

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Eric, Salinas, CA — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 21:22:57 GMT

Thanks Alan for bringing us this cool story of new computer programs to travel in space virtually. Amazing what they come up with nowadays. Guess I'll have to wait until I get a faster computer.

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Alan Boyle — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:26:51 GMT

Archon, I believe the answer is yes... I'm hoping that other folks who are more familiar with what's out there will tell us what's the best. But for example, if you go to http://sky.google.com, you will get to a Web-based interface ... admittedly, not as good as the downloadable views. Another really good site is http://www.heavens-above.com, although I'm not sure that site has the best planetarium features.

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Dan Dixon, Seattle, Washington, USA — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:20:26 GMT

If you want to experiment with the Solar System, instead of just look at it, be sure to check out Universe Sandbox. It lets you smash planets together.
http://universesandbox.com/

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Portland OR — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:00:19 GMT

Does anybody know how to set the zoom level to God?

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M.H.Ranebennur,Gadag,Karnataka — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 15:15:20 GMT

Sir,
To conduct sky watch programs among students and interested public in Astronomy Please arrange to provide the day today sky maps to enable me to conduct Celestial shows for popularization of astronomy,in the Astro Divine Science Research Center,Gadag,Karnataka State.
With Regards Your's
M.H.Ranebennur.
Co-Ordinator,
ADSRC-Gadag

[ALAN ADDS: One of the most reliable free sites for sky maps is http://www.heavens-above.com]